Fifth-Wheel Underlift

The True Tilt 5th Wheel Quick-Tach from Triple K Industries is a heavy-duty underlift rated to 45,000 lbs. retracted and 24,000 lbs. extended. It has a clear extension of 140" to the center of the axle forks and nearly 160" to the center of the heavy-duty wheel forks when used. The unit will tilt the full rated load in the given positions. The hydraulic hoses are all "hidden" in the unit, encased in a nylon tracking chain to keep them in place free from wear and tear. The crossbar is made of a one-piece solid casting made of 100,000-lbs. steel. The tongue is also one-piece cast 100,000-lbs. steel. The 16 nylon wear pads in the boom section are used both top and bottom; the main unit rolls up and down the mount on large 6" rollers. The boom sections are made of 100,000-lbs. steel. The unit features Connex spring bushings in every place there is a heavy weldment or forging. There are 2-1/2" pins throughout the unit and a 3" pivot pin on the crossbar. There is a wide stance on the mount and pins, especially the hinge pin, so the unit can handle the huge stresses that are induced—like when backing towed vehicles around corners into tight quarters. www.triplekindustries.com.