Fifth Wheel

A device used to connect a truck tractor to a semi-trailer that permits articulation (turning of the units relative to each other in the horizontal plane) between the units. It is generally composed of a trunnion plate and latching mechanism mounted on the truck tractor, and a king-pin assemble mounted on the semi-trailer.

Fifth Wheel

Coutesty of : Kenworth (http://www.kenworth.com/6100_pre_mor.asp?file=1513)

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