The FW8 (formerly 'FleetMaster') design is durable, safe, reliable, and lightweight. Today's FW8 is designed for weight-sensitive fleets that need increased strength to accommodate heavier loads and tougher operating conditions.  It's technology has been proven in the lab, on a test track, and in the field. The FW8 takes performance standards to another level.

The FW8 Series features: balanced weight and durability as strength is placed where stress is high to yield the optimum mix of lightweight and long life, a stronger top plate casting for increased capacity, easier to remove bracket pin for quick top plate removal, cast-in grease grooves, improved locking system for safe and secure coupling, an increased vertical load rating to 50,000 lbs, and a maximum drawbar pull rated at 150,000 lbs.

A fifth wheel is only as good as the company that stands behind it, and SAF-HOLLAND has raised the bar on supplier accountability.  We offer the industry's first Performance Guarantee.  SAF-HOLLAND warrants not only the material and workmanship of the FW8 Series fifth wheel, but we also guarantee the durability as well.

Simply put:

- No bracket pocket insert replacements

- No lock jaw replacements

- No rebuilds

- Guaranteed for 5 Years / 500,000 Miles*

LOAD CAPACITY: 50,000lbs. Max. Vertical Load

PULL CAPACITY: 150,000 lbs. Maximum Drawbar Pull

*Please see FW8 Warranty for complete details.

UP TO 87% MORE KINGPIN CONTACT AREA

The improved locking system features a forged steel rear lock that is machined and heat-treated, as well as a machined, cast steel front lock for maximum durability.  There is also a greater kingpin contact area (up to 87% more), which provides longer kingpin and lock life.  High coupling protection protects against coupling at an improper height.  The locking system consists of two stages, which ensures a secure lock even if the system is misadjusted.

STANDARD DROP HANDLE CONFIGURATION

A drop handle configuration is standard, and reduces handle damage due to improper coupling.  There is an EZ grip drop handle that requires minimum effort to operate and serves as a visible lock indicator.