Purpose- The purpose of this recommended practice is to establish test procedures and minimum performance standards for kingpins and their supporting structure manufactured to SAE specifications. The dimensions shown in SAE J700 will permit the establishment of standard clearances in the installed conditions which@ in turn@ will permit fifth wheel manufacturers to design their products to establish interchangeability with any kingpin made and installed to the SAE specification.
SAE J133-1984 history
2011SAE J133-2011 Fifth Wheel Kingpin Performance Commercial Trailers and Semitrailers
2003SAE J133-2003 (R) Fifth Wheel Kingpin PerformanceCommercial Trailers and Semitrailers