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M1083A1 SERIES EQUIPMENT, DESCRIPTION AND
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DATA - Continued
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS - Continued
Major External Components of M1088A1 Tractors
Table 5 describes external components of found on the M1088A1 tractor.
Table 5. M1088A1 Tractor Components Location
COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
Fifth wheel
A pivoting plate with locking jaws for connecting the
M1088A1 vehicle to a trailer equipped with a kingpin-
type hitch. The fifth wheel allows the M1088A1
vehicle to rotate approximately 180 degrees around
the trailer kingpin.
Approach ramps
The approach ramps raise the front end of a trailer
to guide the trailer kingpin into the fifth wheel.
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