TM 5-2330-325-14&P
Section III. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
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Gooseneck ...................................................................................................................... 1-10
Suspension ..................................................................................................................... 1-10
a.
Removable kingpin. Two provided, primary is 3.5 in. (8.89 cm), alternate is 2 in. (5.08 cm), for
fifth wheel plate and kingpin coupling.
Gooseneck
b.
(1)
Hydraulic detachable for vehicle or equipment loading.
(2)
Spare tire mounting location on the rear deck of the trailer.
(3)
Intergrated tool box at front of gooseneck for storage of the tiedown chains, binders, jack,
etc.
a.
Three rear axles on walking beam suspension support highway and improved roads payload of
80,000 lb (36,320 kg) at 55 mph (88.5 km/h), and unimproved road (graded gravel) payload of
80,000 lb (36,320 kg) at 30 mph (48.3 km/h).
b.
Prime mover supplies brake air pressure for control of brakes, hydraulic power for operation of
gooseneck and electric power for trailer lighting.
c.
Hubodometer located on left front wheel records trailer mileage.
