Information presented in this brochure is for informational purposes only. Link Engineering Company reserves the right to make changes, alterations and substitutions to the machines, components or other information presented in this brochure without prior notice. For the latest information contact Link Engineering Company. Equipment pictured in this brochure may be shown with safety equipment removed or disabled for purposes of illustration. Equipment must never be operated with safety equipment removed or disabled.
For more information on this product and how it can be configured to meet your requirements contact LINK at +1 (734) 453-0800 or sales@linkeng.com
Information presented in this brochure is for informational purposes only. Link Engineering Company reserves the right to make changes, alterations and substitutions to the machines, components or other information presented in this brochure without prior notice. For the latest information contact Link Engineering Company. Equipment pictured in this brochure may be shown with safety equipment removed or disabled for purposes of illustration. Equipment must never be operated with safety equipment removed or disabled.

Fifth Wheel Vehicle Speed Measurement System Model 2020

System Features
  • Constant normal force to road
  • Durable construction
  • Light weight carbon fiber wheel for high speed
  • Integrated encoder
  • Low profile high pressure smooth tire tread
  • Easily adaptable with a wide range of Link data acquisition systems

The Model 2020 Fifth Wheel is used to measure vehicle speed and distance. It consists of a 21 inch carbon fiber wheel supported by high strength aluminum alloy forks, along with a high pressure, low profile, smooth tread tire which limits wheel growth. The system is dampened with a gas charged spring to minimize wheel bounce.

The fifth wheel assembly includes a standard mount 1¼ inch square trailer hitch with anti-rattle lock grips. The model 2020-EM-X1 wheel assembly is weather resistant and can accommodate hitch heights varying from 7½” – 35 ½”. A hold-up pin parking feature is included for ease of transportation and storage.

The Link Model 2020-EM-X1 Fifth Wheel Vehicle Speed Measurement System can be easily integrated with many of Link’s Vehicle displays and/or data acquisition systems including the 3501 and 3801.


Fifth Wheel Vehicle Speed Measurement System Model 2020

Typical Specifications
Encoder 512 pulses/rev
93 pulses/ft (305 pulses/meter)
TTL/CMOS Compatible Square Wave
Force Wheel to Ground 22 lbs (10 kg)
Hitch Height 7.5 to 35.5 inches
Humidity Range 5 to 99% RH
Power 5VDC nominal (4.7 to 5.2 volts)
Speed Range 0 to 120 mph (0 to 193 kph)
Temperature -10 to 130º F (-23.33 to 54.44º C)
Weight 25 lbs (11.28 kg)
Wheel Travel 21.0 inches Total Up/Total Down


For more information on this product and how it can be configured to meet your requirements contact LINK at +1 (734) 453-0800 or sales@linkeng.com
Information presented in this brochure is for informational purposes only. Link Engineering Company reserves the right to make changes, alterations and substitutions to the machines, components or other information presented in this brochure without prior notice. For the latest information contact Link Engineering Company. Equipment pictured in this brochure may be shown with safety equipment removed or disabled for purposes of illustration. Equipment must never be operated with safety equipment removed or disabled.