Safety margin, fifth wheel etc

It’s quite a complex calculation set out by EC 94/20 and UN Standard ECE-R55 but it approximates to equivalent of 40% above maximum vehicle ratings. Remember a 5th wheel has downward, acceleration, deceleration, horizontal and lateral stresses to adhere to.

Heavy duty couplings use the same calculation based on the maximum load it is permissable to carry.

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