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PREMIER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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Understanding Premier Load Specifications
Selecting The Right Equipment
SAMPLE ONLY
Weight of Trailer(s) being towed
(see Steps 1-4 on page 4)�
Maximum occurring tongue
weight� Static as well as dy-
namic loads�
Maximum load on latch
or upper coupling surface
containing drawbar eye�
Latches and upper coupling
surfaces are not designed
for sustained load at this
stated capacity�
The largest x-section in
eyelet portion of eye� Used to
determine compatibility
with coupling�
Minimum inside diameter
of eyelet portion of eye�
Used to determine
compatibility with coupling�
Weight of unit or pair of
units without accessories�
Each Premier product undergoes extensive design and testing prior to being introduced� We use the latest in
Computer Aided Design and Analysis Software as well as physical destructive tests� Premier’s published load
specifications are the maximum load a given product or part will withstand without failure� Premier’s testing
procedures closely follow the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) guidelines of Recommended Practice for
testing Couplings and Drawbar Eyes (SAE J847 & J849)�
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight:
Maximum Tongue Weight:
Ultimate Latch/Upward Vertical Capacity:
Maximum Eye X-Section:
Minimum Eye Opening:
Unit Weight:
30,000 lbs� (13,607 kg)
4,500 lbs� (2,041 kg)
5,000 lbs� (2,267 kg)
1 13/16 in� (46 mm)
2 in� (51 mm)
12�6 lbs� (5�7 kg)
Customer Service: We are always here to support you� Do you need additional information or assistance? Your
phone calls are greeted by our courteous receptionist, during business hours� We have exceptional, personable
Customer Service Reps for you to rely on� If you have product questions or want to place an order, you can speak
directly with one of our experienced and knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives�
Sales Representatives: Would you like on site training or assistance? Contact one of our veteran Premier Sales
Reps for more information about product training for your staff� Or be sure to visit with them at a Trade Show (see
website for schedule)�
www.premier-mfg.com: Our website is an informative resource at your fingertips� In addition to our Installation
and Service Guides, you will find our Sales Representatives, distributor locations, online catalog pages, product
specifications, how to select product, trade show schedule, and links to trucking resources�
Additional Product Resources at Your Fingertips
Importance of Inspection and Maintenance
Safety is our #1 Priority: Through high quality designs and unsurpassed quality control procedures, Premier
assures our customers that our focus on safety continues to be our #1 priority�
Scheduled Inspection & Maintenance: Regularly scheduled inspection and maintenance are essential for
maintaining safe and efficient operations whether you are using Couplings, Drawbar Eyes, Jacks, Hinge Assemblies,
or any other Premier product� Inspection and maintenance are necessary for proper function and will also keep
repair costs to a minimum�
Technical Literature: Premier provides important literature to assist you with our products� We package and attach
Installation, Inspection, Operation & Maintenance Guides, or Service Guides, to each of our major products� This
literature is also available to view and/or print from our website at www.premier-mfg.com� These supply you with
important information and help guide you through installation, inspection, operation, routine maintenance and part
replacement�
Wear Gages: In accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, we created Wear Gages to assist
you in determining the wear limits of Premier couplings and drawbar eyes� See details on catalog pages 7 & 75�
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