Trailer Hitch Ball Shaft Sizes

The size is usually stamped there.

Trailer hitch ball shaft sizes. Recreational and light commercial hitch balls come in a variety of sizes including 1 7 8 2 2 5 16 and occasionaly 3. There are a few class ii hitches that have 2 x 2 receiver openings but this is not common. Check the top of the trailer coupler for the size of the ball diameter required the size is usually stamped there. Chrome stainless steel machine finish and zinc.

The hitch size refers to the inside dimensions of the hitch receiver. It enables you to attach a variety of towing accessories to your vehicle without the need for an adapter or modifications. Different shank diameters are also available such as 5 8 inch 3 4 inch 1 inch 1 1 4 inch and 2 inch shank diameters in finishes. Ideally you should use a ball mount of the same size and equal or greater weight capacity than your trailer hitch so as not to be limited by your ball mount capacity.

Get free shipping on qualified hitch balls or buy online pick up in store today in the automotive department. Fortunately these weight and size ratings are organized into five classes that make choosing the right ball mount a fairly simple process. The ball allows the trailer to pivot to provide smooth turning while towing. Determining trailer hitch ball sizes.

However the ball size may be different depending on the size of the trailer. Recommendations regarding fifthwheel and goosneck trailers with gross trailer weights 30 000 pounds. The standard ball size for a trailer hitch is 2 inches in diameter. We offer all sizes of ball diameter including 1 7 8 inch 2 inch 2 5 16 inch and 3 inch.

The other common ball sizes include 1 7 8 inches and 2 5 16 inches. 1 1 4 2 2 1 2 and 3. Most trailers have a 2 inch coupler making the 2 inch ball the standard size. Trailer hitch balls for everything from standard to interchangeable hitch balls locking gooseneck and pintle hitch balls.

Sae trailer hitch standard j684c its early history and current developments. The size is usually stamped there. Sae document number 710358 1971. 1 1 4 class i and class ii hitches class i and class ii trailer hitches typically have a 1 1 4 x 1 1 4 receiver opening.

Trailer couplings hitches and safety chains automotive type. Using a standard hitch size approach allows for more versatile towing options. Trailer hitch balls are sold in various shank lengths and diameters ball diameters and weight capacities to meet your towing needs. These hitches are most often found on passenger cars and smaller suvs.

Check the top of the trailer coupler for the size of the ball diameter required.