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Winning advantages
Having produced millions of fifth wheel couplings, we know operation and convenient servicing. The extensive
what is important. That is why fifth wheel couplings from JOST product range offers solutions for every application:
offer winning advantages when it comes to safety, ease of
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Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates
Range of application
JOST fifth wheel couplings are approved for all trailer coupling from lightweight distribution traffic to normal road transport;
systems. JOST‘s range includes the perfect fifth wheel coupling from site traffic to heavy-duty transport.
with the required imposed load for a wide range of applications –
ZL / Handle length
J = Long handle
K = Short handle
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Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates
The tappets in the insertion area ensure that the king pin is The locking bar, supported on both sides, guarantees an
guided accurately into the fifth wheel coupling. extremely stable safety system.
Latch
Hole for
Latch
padlock
Adjusting screw
Further advantages for wear compensation Hole for
padlock A
The adjusting screw allows the lockAdjusting screw
to be subsequently Wearing ring with plastic insert: for the JSK 37 E,
B
adjusted, resulting in lower wear. for wear compensation JSK 37 EW, JSK 37 CW and JSK 42 series.
C
A
Wearing ring with plastic insert
B
C
Lock jaw Retainer for
Wearing ring with plastic insert wearing ring
Locking bar
Lock jaw Retainer for
Plastic
wearing ring
Locking bar wearing ring
Plastic
wearing ring
Steel
Steel wearing
wearing ring
ring: for the JSK 37 C, JSK 36 DV, JSK 38
Wearing ring easy to replace without
Standard dismantling the fifth wheel
handle and JSK 50 series.
coupling.
Steel wearing ring
Standard handle
Handle extension
available as a spare part
Handle extension
available as a spare part
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Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates
Bearing
When choosing a fifth wheel coupling, you should especially
take into consideration the requirements placed on bearing
arrangements, mounting and maintenance. Basically, JOST
fifth wheel couplings can be used universally.
Fifth wheel couplings with rubber mountings are particularly The cardanic bearing is designed to allow roll between tractor
suitable for poor quality road surfaces. The rubber cushions and semi-trailer under off-road conditions. The lateral suspen-
are shock-absorbent and maintenance-free. sion can be disabled for on-road use.
Pivot bearing – Model „K“ Pivot bearing – Model “D” and “E”
Collar
Collar
Rubber bushing
Rubber buffer
The pivot bearing allows for low mounting heights and is The pivot bearing allows low mounting heights and is
maintenance-free in the “E” version. It is particularly suitable
maintenance-free in the „K“ version. The K-bearing moves
for use in sliding and dual height fifth wheel systems.
especially easy and it is torsion proof and maintenance free.
Protects the chassis due to its longitudinal elasticity (lateral
movement).
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Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates
Mounting
Plate mounting Chassis mounting
Vehicle chassis
The fifth wheel coupling is fixed to the tractor chassis by means The fifth wheel coupling is built onto either the chassis or sub-
of a mounting plate. Various mounting plate and fifth wheel frame of the tractor. The JOST mounting instructions for fifth
mounting heights are available to facilitate an accurate match wheel couplings and mounting plates, as well as the respective
between the height of the fifth wheel and existing trailer mounting instructions supplied by the vehicle manufacturer
systems. must be observed when mounting or converting equipment.
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Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates
Maintenance
Everyone knows that regular, thorough maintenance is the most harms the environment. To improve the situation, there is a
important factor in ensuring a long life span for a fifth wheel range of solutions that make lubrication easier or even entirely
coupling. But lubrication causes downtimes, costs money and unnecessary for a period of time.
Retainer for
wearing ring
Plastic
Wearing ring wearing ring
Lubrication tube Top plate liner
for lock jaw
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The D value calculates according to the following formula:
Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates
0,6 x T x R
D=gx (kN)
T+R-U
Definition D-value
The D value calculates according to the following formula:
The construction of the fifth wheel coupling in connection with Calculation example: Given:T = 17t
the vehicle is carried out 0,6 x T x R
D by
= gthe
x vehicle manufacturer
(kN) 0,6 x 17 x 33
R = 33t
T + R55-01,
(construction according to Directive R - U Appendix 7). D = 9,81 x = 83,6 (kN) U = 10,5t
17 + 33 - 10,5
The imposed load on the tractor and
Calculation the D value are criteria
example: Given:T = 17t
for the load-bearing capacity of the fifth wheel couplings and R = 33t
mounting plates. 0,6 x 17 x 33
D = 9,81 x = 83,6 (kN) U = 10,5t
17 + 33 - 10,5
The D value calculates according to the following formula:
The permissible load data for JOST fifth wheel couplings can be
0,6 x T x R
D=gx (kN) found on the type plate or in the JOST product catalogue. They
T+R-U
apply for the intended use in compliance with the Directive 94
/ 20 EG or ECE-R55. If additional dynamic demands are to be
Key:
Calculation example: Given:T = 17t placed on the coupling, e.g. by use on uneven road surfaces or
T = permissible total weight of the tractor unit in t
R = 33t building sites, the imposed load and D value should not be fully
(including
0,6 U)
x 17 x 33
D = 9,81 x = 83,6 (kN) U = 10,5t used or a stronger fifth wheel coupling should be fitted, and/or
R = permissible
17 + 33total weight of the semi-trailer in t
- 10,5
you should ask JOST for advice.
U = permissible imposed load on tractor in t
g = 9,81m/sec2
Type designation
The fifth wheel type plate is attached, placed on the side of the ECE approval numbers
coupling plate. When ordering spare parts, please quote the model
designation and the serial number. Permissible load data
Technical Specification
Fifth wheel couplings are fitted to a tractor unit to connect it to JOST mounting plates for fifth wheel couplings satisfy the
the trailer. Fifth wheel couplings are vehicle connecting parts requirements of Directive ECE R55-01 – Class J and are approved
that are subject to mandatory design approval and on which for the steering forces of steered semi-trailers. We also offer a
the highest safety requirements are placed. We can supply a selection of mounting kits for connecting mounting plates and
suitable fifth wheel coupling for all applications, thus always fifth wheels to the tractor unit.
guaranteeing a safe and secure link between the tractor and
trailer. When mounting, using, converting or exchanging our
fifth wheel couplings, the vehicle manufacturer’s notes, JOST
installation and operating instructions, and the relevant national
regulations must be observed. In Germany these are §§19, 20,
21, 27 of the “StVZO” Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
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