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THE PRODUCTS Mufti Function Coupling (MFC) is a tapered male/female
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coupling with five sensors that guide positioning and interfacings to connect the air, electric and hydraulic lines. With a control panel in the cab, all the driver has to do, when backing up or disconnecting, is wait for the conformation of either then set off again. The coupling has two sets of locking pins, and articulation is via a universal joint with a hollow 114mm ball engaging with two cups. It has no jaw pin or replacement parts, and the universal joint can be adjusted. MFC is priced at €10,600 (£9,490; with pound worth €1.12).
Up against it is the load-bearing 795V coupling designed for heavy centreaxle trailers, twin steering axle trailers and dollies fitted with the 57mm drawbar eyes. For a jaw coupling, crossmember beam, end plate, air operated coupling and trailer eye it costs £3,000 retail.
In a typical a three-year contract VBG would recommend that the pin mechanism, top and bottom bushes, and trailer eye are replaced due to wear and tear, costing £450 retail.