Warthog Tongue and Buckle Harness with X-Pad
The Malta Dynamics Warthog Tongue and Buckle is a construction full body harness for personal fall arrest, and this version ships with the Malta X-Pad back comfort pad as a standard accessory. The harness pairs a dorsal D-ring for fall arrest with tongue-and-buckle leg straps for a precise, repeatable fit, while the breathable hook-and-loop X-Pad cushions the neck, shoulders, and back and keeps the shoulder pads from sliding off.
Rated for a 130 to 310 lb worker capacity including tools, the Warthog is built from polyester webbing with steel hardware and is tested to ANSI Z359.11-2021 and ANSI A10.32-2012. The one-piece construction stays put on the body, dual lanyard keepers stow a lanyard out of the way, and the harness is offered in four sizes from S-M through 3XL.
Who Needs This Product
The Warthog Tongue and Buckle is a full-body harness, the wearable element of a personal fall arrest system, and it is the harness for construction and roofing crews who want a proven Warthog with extra back comfort built in. The included X-Pad redistributes the weight of the harness and a tool belt across the neck, shoulders, and back, so it is a strong choice for workers who spend full shifts tied off. It is body-wear only and still needs an anchorage connector and a self-retracting lifeline or energy-absorbing lanyard clipped to the dorsal D-ring to form a complete system.
Features
X-Pad back comfort pad
The breathable X-Pad attaches with hook-and-loop fasteners, cushions the neck, shoulders, and back, and lifts off for laundering.
Dorsal D-ring
A single back D-ring is the fall-arrest attachment point and keeps the worker upright if a fall is arrested.
Tongue and buckle legs
Tongue-and-buckle leg straps adjust to a precise, repeatable fit and hold it without slipping through the workday.
One-piece construction
The harness is built as a single continuous piece of webbing, so it stays in place on the body and does not shift.
No shoulder-pad slippage
The X-Pad locks the shoulder pads in place so they stay put and will not slide off under a tool belt or load.
Lanyard keepers
Dual lanyard keepers hold a lanyard out of the way while working and release cleanly under load.
Technical Specifications
| Base SKU | B2006-X (S-M), B2002-X (L-XL), B2003-X (2XL), B2004-X (3XL) |
|---|---|
| Type | Construction: full-body harness with X-Pad back comfort pad, for personal fall arrest |
| Worker capacity | 130 to 310 lb per user, including tools and equipment |
| Attachment element | 1 dorsal (back) D-ring for fall arrest |
| Leg connection | Tongue-and-buckle straps |
| Included accessory | Malta X-Pad back comfort pad, breathable, hook-and-loop attachment, removable for laundering |
| Materials | Polyester webbing with steel hardware; X-Pad is polyester |
| Maximum arrest force | 1,800 lbf (8 kN) or less, system dependent |
| Keepers | Dual lanyard keepers |
| Sizes | S-M (B2006-X), L-XL (B2002-X), 2XL (B2003-X), 3XL (B2004-X) |
| Operating standards | ANSI Z359.11-2021; ANSI A10.32-2012; OSHA compliant for personal fall arrest |
| Independent testing | Declaration of Conformity, third-party ISO 17025 accredited lab (Declaration #MDL1PO371) |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Malta Dynamics) against factory defects in workmanship and materials |
A harness alone will not stop a fall. The Warthog is the body-wear element only. Connect the dorsal D-ring to a compatible anchorage and a self-retracting lifeline or energy-absorbing lanyard, match every component to the same 310 lb capacity, and calculate fall clearance before tying off. Inspect the harness before each use and retire it after any fall-arrest event.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.11-2021
ANSI/ASSP standard for full body harnesses, covering design, strength, labeling, and dynamic performance.
ANSI A10.32-2012
ANSI/ASSP standard for fall protection systems used in construction and demolition operations.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
Construction fall protection, including the personal fall arrest system requirements of 1926.502.
Independently verified
Backed by a Malta Dynamics Declaration of Conformity with independent third-party testing under ISO 17025 accreditation.
Typical Applications
Fit and Donning Overview
Don and adjust per the Malta Dynamics full body harness instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check webbing, stitching, the dorsal D-ring, the X-Pad, and labels before each use.
- Shake out. Hold the dorsal D-ring and shake the harness so the straps fall free, then release any fastened buckles.
- Shoulder it. Slip the straps over your shoulders with the dorsal D-ring centered between the shoulder blades.
- Leg straps. Route each leg through a leg strap and connect the tongue-and-buckle, snug but not pinching.
- Chest strap. Connect the chest strap and position it 6 to 8 inches below the throat.
- Final fit. Adjust all straps so the harness is snug with no slack, seat the X-Pad, and confirm fall clearance before tying off.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least every six months. Remove the harness from service for any of the conditions below.
- Webbing: cuts, frays, burns, chemical or heat damage, broken fibers, or excessive wear.
- Stitching: pulled, cut, or broken threads at any load-bearing seam.
- Hardware: cracked, bent, corroded, or distorted dorsal D-ring or buckles.
- X-Pad: damaged hook-and-loop or torn pad, which is a comfort accessory and does not bear fall-arrest load.
- Labels: must remain legible and intact for the harness to stay in service.
Retirement triggers: any fall-arrest event or any damage to webbing, stitching, or hardware above. A harness that has been exposed to a fall must be permanently removed from service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Malta Dynamics Warthog with X-Pad Submittals and Documentation
Harness User Instruction Manual (PDF)Donning, fit, inspection, retirement, and warranty for Malta full body harnesses. Warthog X-Pad Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Conformity statement to ANSI Z359.11-2021 and A10.32-2012 with ISO 17025 third-party verification. Harness X-Pad Spec Sheet (PDF)Dimensions, materials, and features of the included X-Pad back comfort pad. Harness Inspection FormCompetent-person inspection checklist for webbing, stitching, D-Rings, and hardware.Compatible and Related Products
- Malta C7050 50 ft Vertical Lifeline Assembly. Rope lifeline and rope grab to connect the dorsal D-ring to an anchor.
- Malta Dynamics C7002-G2 Warthog 50 ft SRL. A Class 1 self-retracting lifeline to clip to the dorsal D-ring for overhead tie-off.
- Malta Dynamics A6304 4-Way Anchor Plate. A reusable roof anchorage to tie the system off to on metal, wood, or concrete.
- Malta HLL3001 100 ft Horizontal Lifeline Kit. A four-worker rope HLL to give the crew a continuous tie-off line.
Specifying Harnesses for Your Crew?
Need help sizing harnesses and matching them to the right anchor and connector for your jobsite? Confirm your capacities, work surface, and fall clearance with us and we will walk through the full kit list so the right equipment ships together.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
