Fifth wheel (of a tractor

About the trailer

Fifth wheel (of a tractor)

The tractor fifth wheel is located in front of the rear axle of the tractor and is used to couple the trailer to the tractor. Before coupling the trailer to the tractor make sure the tractor fifth wheel is properly lubricated.

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1 Fifth wheel plate 2 Fifth wheel jaw 3 Release lever

WARNING

• Do not use any tractor fifth wheel that fails to operate properly.

Always check the fifth wheel for proper lubrication and operation before coupling. • Do not couple to a closed fifth wheel. Doing so may damage the tractor fifth wheel and trailer kingpin.