fifth wheel attachment

[bigdog12]

Im wanting to buy a couple of 5tons and was thinking off driving one back and put the front of the other up on the fifthwheel plate.Ive seen this several times with other trucks stacked 3 times so one truck pulls the other 3.Anyone have any ideas on how these are set up?

 

[WillWagner]

Try places like this,
Fleet Truck Parts: Your Trusted Fleet Truck Parts Supplier

 

[jbingvtx]

I've seen what you are referring to in commercial semi tractors...All that I have seen do not have a front differential. I'm not sure but I was under the impression that they attached to the fifth wheel at the front axle of the towed tractor. I'm not sure how that would work with a 6x6

 

[KsM715]

Get a towbar and just tow one with the other. Check the brakes on both trucks, hook up the air lines and pull the axles out of the towed truck.

 

[bigdog12]

Thanks those saddles are what I was looking for,maybe easier to build than a towbar

 

[wreckerman893]

Whether you flat tow it or piggy back it you will still need to hook up air lines and lights.

Piggy backing will have less rolling resistance and put weight on the rear of the towing vehicle for braking purposes.

If you piggy back you will not have to disconnect the front drive shaft if you pull the rear axles.

You will have to put a temporary cover on the hubs to keep the differential oil from leaking out.

You will need a wrecker or crane on each end to set the rear truck up on the fifth wheel and remove it.

Safety chains are a must even if the kingpin is locked tight when you first set it on.

You may also have to remove the front tires on the rear truck to keep them from contacting the wheels on the tow vehicle.

Just my advice for what it is worth.