Volvo Trucks, Fontaine Introduces New Lighter System of Fifth Wheel
Posted on Feb 22, 2011 in News | Comment now
The Volvo Co. has recently made available a new fifth wheel option that will be directly installed into the frame of its trailer trucks, rather than onto it. The design is a lighter and smaller design which will help to improve the quality of the drive when it weighs around 100 pounds which is less than the current fifth wheels standard duty wheels as well as help improve the ride.
The Volvo Truck Co. worked with the Fontaine Fifth Wheel on this new system where it developed a lower new assembly which will help support both the frame of the truck as well as the fifth wheel. This design made it possible for the engineers to redesign the top plate of the fifth wheel without compromising on the durability, strength and stability. The top plate which is constructed of cast steel weighs just [...]
