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HOLLAND FW31

Patented Lube Plate Inserts

Replaceable lube plate inserts are molded to a “perforated” steel reinforcement plate. This unique, patented design makes the lube plates highly resistant to peeling and damage. The low-friction UHMW (Ultra-High Molecular Weight) polyethylene lube plates fit into cast recesses in the top plate and are secured by studs and lock nuts. Lube plates come with a 2-Year / 200,000 Mile Material and Workmanship Guarantee.

Low Friction Coated Locking Mechanism

Lock components are protected with a low-friction coating and require no lubrication.

NoLube Articulation Pocket Liners

Provided proper fifth wheel articulation without the need for grease or lubricants.

Cast Steel Top Plate

Optimized casting process provides maximum strength to weight ratio.

Precision TwinLock Mechanism

Designed for strength and durability, the TwinLock jaws are forged steel and machined for quick and reliable kingpin coupling. The TwinLock design prevents kingpin impact bounce out.

Visible Lock Indicator

Provides the driver with a clear visual indication that fifth wheel lock mechanism is properly closed.

Easy Lock Adjustment

Offers infinite adjustment positions, which improves lock and kingpin durability.

E-Z Grip™ Release Handle

Requires minimal pull effort and protects from damage during a missed couple. Available in left- or right-hand, and air release.

6-Year/600,000 Mile Performance Guarantee

The HOLLAND FW35 Series is guaranteed for 6-Years/600,000 Miles to provide maximum operation performance.

In the unlikely case of wear requiring lock mechanism replacement, SAF-HOLLAND will cover the cost of parts, labor and freight.*

* Refer to this products warranty literature for full details.

Air Release


The Holland fifth wheel air release system provides a simple, easy-to-operate, in-cab fifth wheel lock release system. With just a simple pull of a dash-mounted air switch, a pneumatic cylinder on the fifth wheel will effortlessly open the locking mechanism.

SAFE: Three-stage system ensures that the fifth wheel lock release can only be operated when the vehicle’s parking brakes are engaged. The unique air-assisted interlock design absolutely prevents accidental release of the fifth wheel lock, while still allowing manual release operation if necessary.

EFFICIENT: Reduces the time your driver spends manually locking and unlocking the fifth wheel. Less manual interaction with the fifth wheel (and the grease that can come with it) limits potential driver injuries that can lead to expensive worker’s compensation claims.

CONSISTENT: Backed by SAF-HOLLAND’s extensive five year parts and labor warranty, the air release system will work reliably when you need it to – every time.

Slider (ILS)

Holland’s Integrated Low-Weight Slider System (ILS) utilizes a lighter weight, no welding modular design to provide significant weight savings and easy height change.

Benefits of ILS
- Lighter weight without sacrificing durability and reliability
- Single-piece, bolt-on cast bracket (low weight, easy replacement)
- Two-piece side cushioning “upshock” bushings
- Slide-on (No weld), repositionable bulkhead fitting bracket
- Same air cylinder location on all heights (includes “quick-connect” fittings)
- 2” slide increments
- Available for both inboard and outboard mounting

No Tilt

Holland No-Tilt is designed to be convertible from a standard articulating fifth wheel to a rigid “no-tilt” fifth wheel when required. In applications requiring a “no-tilt” fifth wheel, the oscillation (articulation) is provided by other means (eg. An articulating upper coupler). No-Tilt is available on both stationary and sliding mounting brackets.

Stationary

Holland stationary fifth wheel mounts are designed for applications where the axle loading, kingpin setting and vehicle combination length all remain constant throughout the fleet.

Stationary fifth wheel mounts are generally lighter weight and lower cost than sliding mounts, however, they do no offer the application flexibility of a sliding mount.

HOLLAND ELI-te™ Fifth Wheel Coupling Assistant

ELI-te™ (Electronic Lock Inspection – technology enhanced) is designed for fleets looking to enhance driver coupling efficiency and safety.

ELI-te™ assists the driver with LED lights on the fifth wheel to allow for quick recognition of a successful or failed coupling attempt. Drivers no longer need to guess on the success of the couple. ELI-te™ prevents potential mistakes before they happen.

Severe Duty Slider

The HOLLAND Severe Duty Slider System for Fifth Wheels is the highest capacity slider system in the industry.

· 80,000 lb. vertical and 200,000 lb. drawbar pull capacities lead the industry in sliding fifth wheels ratings.
· 8˝, 9˝, 10˝, and 11˝ bracket heights to meet all configuration needs for the OEMs and customers.
· 12˝, 24˝, 36˝, 48˝, 60˝, and 72˝ slider travels
to accommodate for a wide range of weight distribution and clearance needs.
· 2˝ slide increments for positioning versatility to meet any payload distribution requirements.
· In-cab air slide release control allows driver to easily reposition the fifth wheel when required.
· SDS modular design is service friendly to allow the changing of fifth wheel heights or adding an optional convertible No-Tilt top plate.

FW35 Fifth Wheel Slider Repositioning Procedures

Educational step-by-step video covering the proper repositioning procedures for the FW35 Series fifth wheel. Recommended for training drivers how to safely and quickly reposition your sliding FW35 fifth wheel. (Released 2012)
FW35 Fifth Wheel Coupling Procedures

Educational step-by-step video covering the proper coupling procedures for the FW35 Series fifth wheel. Excellent aid for training drivers in the safe and proper coupling procedures to prevent damage to the fifth wheel and the trailer upper coupler. (Released 2012)
FW35 Fifth Wheel Uncoupling Procedures

Educational step-by-step video covering the proper uncoupling procedures for the FW35 Series fifth wheel. Perfect tool for training drivers in the proper procedures to safely uncouple the tractor from the trailer. (Released 2012)
ILS Fifth Wheel Slider Repositioning Procedures

Educational step-by-step video covering the proper fifth wheel repositioning procedures for the ILS Slider. Recommended for training drivers how to safely and quickly reposition your fifth wheel slider. (Released 2014)
FW35 Rebuild Procedure and Lock Adjustment Procedure

Educational step-by-step video covering the proper rebuild and lock adjustment procedures for the FW35 Series fifth wheel. (Released 2015)
FW35 TwinLock™ Design

The HOLLAND FW35's TwinLock™ design provides unmatched reliability. Its lock-jaw and unique yoke design make sure every kingpin capture is quick and secure.
FW35 Uncoupling Procedures - Kenworth Toggle Switch

Educational step-by-step video covering the proper uncoupling procedures for the FW35 Series Fifth Wheel on vehicles equipped with the Kenworth Toggle Switch. Excellent aid for training drivers in the safe and proper uncoupling procedures to prevent damage to the fifth wheel and the trailer upper coupler.
FW35 Coupling Procedures - Palm Valve

Educational step-by-step video covering the proper coupling procedures for the FW35 Series Fifth Wheel. Excellent aid for training drivers in the safe and proper coupling procedures to prevent damage to the fifth wheel and the trailer upper coupler.
FW35 Coupling Procedures - Kenworth Toggle Switch

Educational step-by-step video covering the proper coupling procedures for the FW35 Series Fifth Wheel on vehicles equipped with the Kenworth Toggle Switch. Excellent aid for training drivers in the safe and proper coupling procedures to prevent damage to the fifth wheel and the trailer upper coupler.
FW35 Uncoupling Procedures - Palm Valve

Educational step-by-step video covering the proper uncoupling procedures for the FW35 Series Fifth Wheel. Excellent aid for training drivers in the safe and proper uncoupling procedures to prevent damage to the fifth wheel and the trailer upper coupler.
HOLLAND ELI-te™ Fifth Wheel Coupling Assistant

ELI-te™ (Electronic Lock Inspection – technology enhanced) is designed for fleets looking to enhance driver coupling efficiency and safety.
ELI-te™ FW35 Series Retrofit Kit

The HOLLAND ELI-te™ is designed for safety-minded fleets to help drivers consistently ensure a proper coupling on their fifth wheel.

ELI-te™ can be ordered through any OEM or through SAF-HOLLAND Aftermarket Parts as a FW35 Series top plate with the ELI-te™ feature or as a full top plate and mounting bracket assembly to replace a non HOLLAND fifth wheel, or as a Retro Fit Kit to install on an existing HOLLAND 35 Series top plate.
ELI-te Retrofit-Installation Procedures

This video demonstrates retrofitting your HOLLAND FW35 Series fifth wheel with the ELIT-te Retrofit Kit.
FW35 with ELI-te - Dolly Coupling Procedures

Dolly coupling procedures for any HOLLAND FW35 Series Fifth Wheel with the ELI-te™ Electronic Lock Indicator installed.