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what type of 5th wheel? I'm confused

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by LAZR_GUIRA, Mar 5, 2011.

  1. Mar 5, 2011 #1
    LAZR_GUIRA

    LAZR_GUIRA Bobtail Member

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    Hi all. I currently own a 1988 Mack superliner. It was converted to a dump truck.
    But now i need to convert it back to a tracktor so i can haul gravel trailers and asphault belt trailers.
    What type of fifth wheel do i need that will get the job done at a reasonsonable cost?
    The converson should be farily easy. I hope.. thanks in advance.
     
    LAZR_GUIRA, Mar 5, 2011
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  3. Mar 6, 2011 #2
    Rerun8963

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    i prefer a Fontaine over say a Simplex 5th....
     
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  4. Mar 6, 2011 #3
    SL3406

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    That depends on what type of end dump you plan to pull. A frame type or frameless? A frame type doesn't require any special type of fifth wheel while a frameless requires the fifth wheel to be blocked so it remains stationary.
     
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  5. Mar 6, 2011 #4
    Prairie Boy

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    Get a Holland 3500 series.
     
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  7. Mar 6, 2011 #5
    canuck in da truck

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    you can put a fontaine on and pretty much forget about it --other than greasing and shot of spray when servicing
     
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