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What is the difference between HGV trailer C type and Palm type couplings?

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Both C and Palm couplings are for the air line connections between tractor and trailer.

C type couplings are typically used in the UK.  These comprise a collar which snaps into place.

Palm couplings are used largely in the remainder of Europe.

Operators wanting to connect a UK tractor unit to a European trailer (or vice versa) may want to use an adapter (see gallery).

 

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Published: Fri 17 Nov 2023 (Edited: Fri 30 May 2025)

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Published by: Don-Bur

Don-Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd

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