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September 2010


Felling Trailers introduces new hydraulic detach model line

Felling Trailers unveiled its hydraulic detach gooseneck line late this spring, with the X-FORCE XF-110-3 HDG-L (55 ton capacity). Three years in the making, this model line was devised from a compilation of the best features and design elements from market research with hydraulic detachable owner/operators. Felling’s main objective was to provide a user-friendly method of attaching the gooseneck to the main deck.

This was accomplished by designing a pointed T-1 “hook” on the bottom of the gooseneck that self-aligns into a pocket on the front of the main deck. The top plate of this “pocket” is shear bolt protected, which means repair is fast and nominal in the event the operator misaligns the hook above the pocket and punches the top plate out when attempting to lift the trailer. Minimal downtime is key, and the shear bolt system allows a quick and inexpensive repair. Maintaining the user-friendly design, once the hook is fully in the pocket, a spring loaded T-1 bar lock (Tru-lock) automatically pops up behind the hook to lock the gooseneck to the main deck. The spring loaded “Tru-lock” system has an indicator arm connected through to the left front corner of the main deck, which is visible from the tractor mirror. This innovative feature allows the driver visual confirmation that the Tru-lock system is engaged in the locked position. This arm also acts as a manual unlock device in the event the “air lock release” does not have sufficient air pressure. After attaching the gooseneck, the manual unlock feature allows the operator to easily disengage the Tru-lock system prior to detaching and engaging. The X-Force by Felling is touted as “the industry’s most user-friendly detach” giving owner/operators the standard features they want and the ability to add any options they need.
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