Global Automotive Fifth Wheel Coupler Market 2016-2020

About Fifth-Wheel Coupling

The fifth-wheel coupling of the fifth wheel is a mechanical arrangement that provides the link between an articulated semi-trailer and the towing unit, tractor unit, leading trailer, or dolly. The coupling consists of a kingpin of 50.8-88.9 mm in diameter with a steel pin on the front of the semi-trailer and a horseshoe-shaped coupling equipment called a fifth wheel on the rear end of the towing unit. The surface of the semi-trailer (with the kingpin at the center) turns against the surface of the altered fifth wheel, which does not pivot. To lessen rubbing, oil is added to the surface of the fifth wheel.

Technavio’s analysts forecast the global automotive fifth-wheel coupler market to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% during the period 2016-2020.

Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive fifth-wheel coupler market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report uses a top down approach where the market is derived from the overall automotive fifth-wheel coupling application volumes

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

Technavio's report, Global Automotive Fifth-Wheel Coupler Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors
• Fontaine Fifth Wheel
• Hitch Corner
• SAF-HOLLAND
• JOST

Other prominent vendors
• Eidal International
• Tulga Fifth Wheel

Market driver
• Developing infrastructure and mining activities demand heavy-duty trucks: APAC countries driving the market growth
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Market challenge
• Lack of human intervention in maintenance and inspection of fifth-wheel coupling: Complexity in service and diagnostics
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Market trend
• Armored fifth-wheel designs for yard tractors: Stronger and simpler to maintain
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

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