Why Do Weight Ratings of 2-Inch Hitch Balls Vary Between Fixed and Adjustable Types
Question:
why is the 2-inch ball rated for only 7500 pounds? I have a 2-inch ball rated for 10K.
asked by: Steven
Expert Reply:
The B&W Tow & Stow Adjustable 3-Ball Mount # BWTS20049B has a 2-inch ball rated for 7500-lbs. You are right that standard individual 2-inch hitch balls can carry much higher ratings, such as Curt 2-inch ball # A-90 which is rated for 10K.
All of our standard 2-inch hitch balls are shown on the linked page. These carry class ratings from Class I all the way up to Class V, as with the Curt ball # A-90.
The lower ratings with any adjustable multi-ball type ball mount result from the additional components and connection points. Single balls on a standard fixed ball mount can offer higher ratings since they have fewer components.
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
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B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2.5" Hitch - 7" Drop/7.5" Rise - 18K - Black
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Three Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- B and W
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Stewie
5/8/2024
That would make sense if the 2-5/16 ball didn't have a higher rating. But it does, therefore the connecting points have zero to do with the low rating of the 2" ball.