You are using an outdated browser. For a faster, safer browsing experience, upgrade for free today.

JOST KKS – Trailer coupling at the push of a button

For anyone already using it, it’s a match made in heaven: The KKS allows you to automatically control and monitor the entire coupling and uncoupling process via remote control from the cab. And this includes the air, electrical and brake connections – with simple and intuitive operation.

Read some of the success stories from satisfied logistics professionals who have fallen in love with their KKS system. Plus, the handy KKS efficiency calculator will show you how quickly the investment will pay off for your fleet! Ideal for successively retrofitting to standard trucks and trailers. It’s even eligible for De Minimis funding from the German government. Book your consultation appointment now below to find out more!

to play this video. Alternatively, you can watch the video directly on YouTube: JOST | KKS Kampagnenvideo
JSK80 KKS

NEW: Perfect coupling for autonomous vehicles in terminals and depots – JSK80 KKS

This is our KKS specialist for use in distribution yards and port logistics centers: the first fully automatic fifth wheel for highly maneuverable autonomous vehicles, which enables up to 12 coupling operations per hour. And sets new standards for efficiency, safety and ease of maintenance.

  • Perfect for autonomous vehicles – up to 12 couplings per hour
  • Robust technology for harsh port operations – durable steel components, quickly replaceable
  • Maximum safety – thanks to integrated sensors and ISO-13044-2-compliant KKS connection
  • Future-proof technology – homologated for 23 t and loadable up to 36 t vertical load
Advantages

Up your competitive game with KKS!

Quicker

Cuts trailer changeover times by up to 50 percent.

Economical

Effectively halves costs per journey leg and truck, depending on the route, driving and coupling times.

Safer

Radically reduces the risk of accidents and does away with all the physically demanding aspects of coupling.

Easier

Intuitive operation for fast, hassle-free coupling and uncoupling.

Stories

KKS users love it – here’s what they have to say:

to play this video. Alternatively, you can watch the video directly on YouTube: JOST | KKS Kampagnenvideo

“We’re now looking to invest in more of these systems.”

For Stede Logistik, it was love at first sight with the countless flexibility benefits that KKS offers.

to play this video. Alternatively, you can watch the video directly on YouTube: JOST | KKS Kampagnenvideo

“At the end of the day, there’s just nothing that comes close to the KKS.”

The KKS is paying off for on-site transport, saving 3 hours a day!

to play this video. Alternatively, you can watch the video directly on YouTube: JOST | KKS Kampagnenvideo

“A powerful tool against the driver shortage.”

With KKS, older drivers can hang on for a few years - and women have it easier.

, um dieses Video abzuspielen. Alternativ können Sie das Video direkt auf YouTube ansehen: JOST | KKS Kampagnenvideo

“Our rating: 10 out of 10.”

At Carpentier in Calais, KKS enables a young driver in a wheelchair to continue doing his dream job.

, um dieses Video abzuspielen. Alternativ können Sie das Video direkt auf YouTube ansehen: JOST | KKS Kampagnenvideo

“I very quickly saw the benefits of the solution.”

The occupational safety expert says: KKS offers many answers to problems that drivers may have.

, um dieses Video abzuspielen. Alternativ können Sie das Video direkt auf YouTube ansehen: JOST | KKS Kampagnenvideo

“We actually see KKS on all vehicles in the future.”

For Ackerschott, KKS reduces each of the 15 to 20 trailer changes per vehicle and day to an efficient 3 minutes.

Efficiency calculator

Your KKS profitability quick-check

Let us show you how retrofitting KKS pays off. It won't take long!

Hitching time in minutes 12
Number of shifts 2
Driving time in minutes 15
41905

Savings
per annum

928
h

Time savings
per annum

2321
+

Extra journey legs
per annum

62

Additional
deliveries

38

Cost savings
per journey leg

50

Hitching time
savings

Basis for the calculation: 220 workdays per annum, 9h shifts, €27.80 per hour for the truck with driver, and 2 trailer changeovers per trip.

Make an appointment

Book your consultation appointment here right now!

Together, we can discuss in detail how KKS works and the benefits you can look forward to. We’re also more than happy to come to you to give you a live demonstration.

Make an appointment now
Components

The dream team for automatic trailer coupling

The core element – the KKS 42 fifth wheel coupling

KKS builds on tried-and-tested technology: at its core is the high-quality 2” cast KKS 42 fifth wheel coupling. It’s proven to be reliable and highly responsive in trials. Together, the KKS 42 and the KKS Connector form the revolutionary sensor coupling system with Sensoric, LubeTronic and a pneumatic opening cylinder.

  • also available as a low-maintenance coupling with LubeTronic 1Point
  • obtainable with all DIN bearing blocks and frame assemblies
  • heights from 150 mm
  • ECE-R55-01
  • three standard sensors monitor the king pin, locking mechanism and trailer plate

Snap-shut intelligence – the KKS Connectors

Fitted to the underside of the trailer, the stars of the show are JOST’s unique KKS Connectors KKS-U and KKS-I. Both connectors control all the mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic connections between the truck and trailer, eliminating the need for vulnerable air, electrics and ABS/EBS spiral lines. There are two different ways to install the connectors: With the galactically ingenuous KKS-U Connector, all of the cable and hose handling take place under the trailer during cornering. Thanks to its simple installation, it offers a huge advantage, especially for retrofitting onto existing trailers. Or choose the KKS-I Connector, where cable and hose handling takes place in the trailer floor.

KKS-U and KKS-I

  • high quality JOST 2" king pin
  • reliable future-proof and ISO 13044-2 compliant standard plugs for air and electrical connections
  • safety tested welding plate
  • Three standard sensors monitor the king pin, locking mechanism and trailer plate

additionally for KKS-U and KKS Cool

  • steel spring-encased supply lines
  • particularly straightforward installation on existing trailers

Handy control at your fingertips – the KKS remote control

Thanks to the intuitive KKS remote control, drivers have the entire coupling and uncoupling process in the palm of their hand, with all information about the coupling status of the fifth wheel available at a glance in real time. Changing trailers just got easier and simpler. All drivers need are a short briefing, and they’re ready to hit the road!

  • Remote control of landing gear and fifth-wheel coupling
  • Push button air and electrics connection
  • Real-time status reporting and sensor monitoring
  • Intelligent logic for routine trailer changes

Say goodbye to cranking – the KKS E-Drive module

Hand cranking is now a thing of the past thanks to the robust KKS E-Drive module – an electric auxiliary drive that deploys landing legs automatically and is controlled via the KKS remote control. No more time-consuming and physically demanding cranking needed! And because the need for hand cranking is eliminated, this frees up an enormous amount of space!

  • based on the proven JOST Modul series
  • S-Foot as standard and therefore large drift
  • maintenance-free, patented, internal gearbox
  • can also be manually operated

Smart eyes – the KKS King Pin Finder

Integrated directly in the fifth wheel coupling, the King Pin Finder serves as a smart camera assistant when reversing, sending a live camera feed to the dashboard or JOST monitor in the driver’s cab. It offers the best possible view for the coupling process, assisting the driver by displaying guidance lines to enable precise trailer alignment – even when approaching at an angle – and to assist in identifying the ideal lifting point. All components are contained in collision-proof housing and are perfectly integrated into the fifth wheel coupling, taking up minimum space.

  • Operating temperature: -30°C to +70°C.
  • Viewing angle: 89(H) / 52(V) / 103(D)
  • ECE R55-01
  • ECE R10-01
  • ADR
  • For all conventional JOST fifth wheel couplings
KKS Cool

NEW: The KKS Cool: easier coupling... what’s not to love?

We’ve specially developed KKS Cool for the fast and safe coupling of refrigerated trailers, bringing the full KKS functionality to your refrigerated semi-trailer with absolutely no damage. It can be retrofitted with no traces, therefore making it suitable for leased vehicles as well. The perfect solution for extremely narrow spaces behind the refrigeration unit that make the manual coupling process difficult.

Download

Download your KKS informational pack here

Interested? Find all further details about the advantages of KKS and the possibilities it offers you here. If you have any further questions, we are always on hand to talk to you personally!

KKS Roadshow

See KKS live in action!

Look forward to exciting live demonstrations and experience first-hand how you can elevate your coupling and uncoupling processes with KKS. Join us for a get-together afterwards for a chance to talk to our experts.

Arrange your personal roadshow appointment now.
We look forward to seeing you!

A global leader and a match made in heaven

JOST is a pioneer for fifth wheel couplings and landing gear. This makes us the long-standing specialist for truck and trailer connection components. JOST products are renowned for their outstanding quality, long-lasting reliability and futuristic innovation. You’ll love them.

Learn more
Make an appointment

Make an appointment to talk to us now