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Fifth wheel

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002256

A coupling device mounted on the frame of a tractor unit, designed to connect and support the front end of a semi-trailer. This mechanism allows for articulation between the tractor and trailer, enabling turns and maneuvers. The fifth wheel provides both mechanical connection and electrical/pneumatic links.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002256
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectTransport and logistics
TranslationsGerman: Sattelkupplung; Spanish: quinta rueda; French: sellette d'attelage
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002256",
  "term": "Fifth wheel",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A coupling device mounted on the frame of a tractor unit, designed to connect and support the front end of a semi-trailer. This mechanism allows for articulation between the tractor and trailer, enabling turns and maneuvers. The fifth wheel provides both mechanical connection and electrical/pneumatic links.",
  "subject": "Transport and logistics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Sattelkupplung",
    "es": "quinta rueda",
    "fr": "sellette d'attelage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fifth-wheel/"
}

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