The Easy Slider™ allows the kingpin position to be adjusted on a fully loaded, connected trailer. By varying the overall length of the tractor/trailer unit, the axle weight distribution can be optimized for particular load configurations and road conditions, thereby maximizing payloads and improving traction.

Weight Shift Capability

The Easy Slider™ allows a driver to change the trailer kingpin position without having to disconnect the kingpin from the fifth wheel. Unlike a sliding fifth wheel, which only shifts weight down from the drive axles to the steering axle, the Easy Slider™ shifts the weight from the drive axles to the trailer axles and vice-versa. With the various D.O.T. regulations, the Easy Slider™ is a must to quickly and easily change your axle loads.

Overall Length Change Capability

By changing the location of the kingpin, the Easy Slider™ is able to shorten or lengthen the overall tractor-trailer unit length. This is particularly useful for truckers who are travelling cross-border where the Federal Bridge Span Formula, state and provincial regulations come into effect. Operators using the Easy Slider™ in a Super B train with cross-border applications are able to carry up to 4,000 lb of additional payload on each trip.

Downtime Reduction

Every trucker has been delayed at the scales due to overweight axles. The Easy Slider™ allows the weight to be shifted ahead to the drive axles or back to the trailer axles in less than 90 seconds.

Retrofit Ability

Trailers which have the kingpin located in an incorrect position can easily be retrofit with an Easy Slider™. Since each slider is manufactured according to custom dimensions, the new kingpin can be repositioned to any one of multiple positions. This eliminates a common problem found in many fleets – that of mismatched tractors and trailers.