Kingpin
1) The pin fitted to articulated semi-trailers to connect with the fifth-wheel coupling on tractive unit. The point from which certain measurements are taken (eg for determining whether sideguards are required - see sideguards).
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Kingpin 1) The pin fitted to articulated semi-trailers to connect with the fifth-wheel coupling on tractive unit. The point from which certain measurements are taken (eg for determining whether sideguards are required - see sideguards). Dual kingpin 1) Re articulated semi-trailers, where two kingpins are provided instead of the normal one, to give a choice of coupling positions on the tractive unit - for the purposes of controlling drive-axle weight on the tractive unit or overall combination length. |
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