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Kingpin truck trailer9/26/2023 ![]() ![]() The Kingpin adjustment allows tractors to carry up to 5,000 lbs. Once in position the loading valve will release and the locking pin will fully engage.ĭrivers can quickly change the overall length of the tractor and trailer to comply with federal bridge span formulas by shifting the kingpin by 8” increments. When adjusting the trailer, the loading valve will lift the lock pin and the tractor can move forward or backward. With the various DOT regulations, the Easy Slider is a must to quickly change your axle loads.Įasy Slider allows the kingpin position to be adjusted on an empty or fully loaded trailer within 90 seconds. The simplicity of the Easy Slider kingpin system ensures you remain in compliance with various bridge laws and DOT regulations as well as improving traction and aerodynamics. Unlike a sliding fifth wheel, which only shifts weight down from the drive axles to the steering axle, the Easy Slider kingpin systems shifts the weight from the drive axles to the trailer axles and vice-versa. ![]() Easy Slider can be coupled with any tractor or trailer.Įasy Slider eliminates the limitations of a sliding fifth wheel, the inflexibility of a fixed kingpin setup and the high maintenance of a sliding upper plate system. Minimizing the distance between the tractor and trailer also allows for tighter turn radius within constricted maneuvering situations. By varying the overall length of the tractor/trailer unit, the axle weight distribution can be optimized for particular load configurations and road conditions, thereby maximizing payloads and improving traction. Our Easy Slider ® Sliding Kingpin system allows drivers to adjust the trailer kingpin position within 8” increments on a fully loaded, connected trailer without having to disconnect the kingpin from the fifth wheel.
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