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2880 Slack Reducing Coupling

This monster-of-a-coupling has a sleek design but was specifically engineered to tame tropical applications with G.T.W. capacities of up to 85 tons. The 2880 slack reducing coupling is made with our work-hardening Premalloy for unsurpassed wear resistance. Easy to operate and you can get it with our Extended Life (EL) latch option. This coupling must be used with our 511 Bolt Kit for Max Gross Trailer Weight of up to 170,000 lbs.


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MODELS

Model #Part #Description
2880100047422880 Coupling & 271 Thimble
2880A100047442880 Coupling, 511 Bolt Kit, 282 Air Chamber, 767 Air Chamber Adapter Bracket, 271 Thimble
2880EL100047452880 Coupling with Extended Life (EL) latch direct-inject latch lubrication ports
2880ELA100047472880EL Coupling, 511 Bolt Kit, 282 Air Chamber, 767 Air Chamber Adapter Bracket, 271 Thimble

KIT COMPONENTS & ACCESSORY PARTS

Model #Part #Description
27110000107 Thimble
28210000122 Air Chamber, Type 30
51110000158 Bolt Kit
76710000180 Air Chamber Adapter Bracket
2000PK10000737Parts Kit
2000PK-EL10000739Parts Kit, Extended Life (EL)
1403810000081Wear Gage
1402610000071Wear Gage, Latch Gage Bar

SPECIFICATIONS

*Maximum Gross Trailer Weight*170,000 lbs. *(77,111 kg)
Maximum Tongue Weight:30,000 lbs. (13,608 kg)
Ultimate Latch Capacity:60,000 lbs. (27,216 kg)
Maximum Eye X-Section:1 13/16 in. (46 mm)
Minimum Eye Opening:3 in. (76 mm)
Unit Weight:42.1 lbs. (19.1 kg)
* MUST USE THE 511 Bolt Kit TO REACH 170,000 lb MAX GTW CAPACITY.

Optional Accessories

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    2000PK-EL Extended Life Parts Kit

    The 2000pk-EL parts kit is your Extended Life parts replacement kit for our 2200, 2300, 2400, 2400H, and 2880 couplings. Buy your kit today from Premier Manufacturing

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    271 Thimbles

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    281 & 282 Air Chambers

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    467 & 767 Air Chamber Brackets

    Premier’s 467 & 767 Air Chamber Brackets are designed for use with the Slack Reducing Coupling models listed below. The 467 series is available in three lengths to meet your particular mounting structure requirements. Check out the Optional Accessories tab below for additional installation components and order from Premier today!

     

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    BOLT KITS

    Premier’s individually packaged Bolt Kits make the hardware selection for your Coupling and/or Drawbar Eye fast and easy. All kits (except 159** & 511**) use coarse threaded Grade-8 fasteners and Grade-C crimp style locknuts, for a strong and secure mounting system.  You can access the Installation, Inspection, Operation, and Maintenance guides which contain important information on each of our …

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    Wear Gages

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Compatible Drawbar Eyes

Below are the Compatible Drawbar Eyes, to see the full reference chart click here.
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    307 Swivel Drawbar Eyes

    Premier’s 307 Swivel Drawbar Eyes are only to be used with our Front End Housings.  Bushings are not included.  Check out the Optional Accessories tab to access our selection of front ends which include the housing, bushings, and washer.  With a maximum gross trailer weight of 150,000 lbs., the 307 is perfect for a variety of heavy-duty …

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    305 Weld-On Drawbar Eye

    The 305 Weld-On Drawbar Eye from Premier Manufacturing is designed for rectangular tubing, features a max gross trailer weight of 150,000 lbs. Order from a distributor today!

    Designed For: Rectangular tubing, 2 in. x 4 in. (51 mm x 102 mm) and 4 in. x 4 in. (102 mm x 102 mm)

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    304 Weld-On Drawbar Eye

    The 304 Weld-On Drawbar Eye Order from Premier Manufacturing offers a maximum gross trailer weight of 150,000 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of 15,000 lbs. Find a distributor today!

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    300HD Bolt-On Drawbar Eye

    Premier’s 300HD Bolt-On Drawbar Eye  Premium Manufacturing that has the same 3” ID as our 300 Drawbar Eye. Our 300 uses 3/4” mounting hardware. Whereas, the 300HD uses 7/8” mounting hardware and has a higher tongue capacity. Check out the Optional Accessories tab below for bolt kit and wear gage information.

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    300 Bolt-On Drawbar Eye

    Premier Manufacturing’s 300 bolt-on drawbar eye is an exceptional addition to your trucking needs. It features a maximum gross trailer weight of 100,000 lbs. and a maximum tongue weight of 15,000 lbs. Don’t forget to check the corresponding bolt kit (model# 507) and wear gage (model # 14032) listed under the Optional Accessories tab below. Order from a distributor today!

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    238DB Bolt-On Drawbar Eye

    The 238DB Bolt-On Drawbar Eye is an exceptional tool for your hauling needs. With a maximum gross trailer weight of 100,000 lbs. and a maximum tongue weight of 8,000 lbs., it is perfect for a variety of mid-to-heavy-duty applications. Don’t forget to check the corresponding wear gage (model # 14005) listed under the Optional Accessories tab below.

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Additional information

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MGTW

SLACK REDUCED

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