[AT] Trailer hitch ball mount

[CEE VILL]

Oops.  Guess I misread a previous post which led me to think a 2" ball was mentioned.  I have had no problem with my made in China 2-5/16" ball mount but have probably not exceeded 6,000 GVW pull weight.

Charlie V in WNY

> From: ddss at telebeep.com
> To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 09:04:59 -0500
> Subject: Re: [AT] Trailer hitch ball mount
> 
> The ball is 2 5/16" and is rated at 13,000 gvw.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "CEE VILL" <cvee60 at hotmail.com>
> To: "new atislist" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 7:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Trailer hitch ball mount
> 
> 
> 
> I am on Mike's brainwave length for this one.  I looked at the Valley brand 
> of trailer balls.  The highest rated 2" ball (1" shank) is rated at 6,000 
> lbs pull weight.  Concern for safety is always a good thing but where is the 
> weakest link.  If the trailer tong is rated at 10,000 or 12,000 it should be 
> 2- 5/16" ball or pintle hitch.  Valley shows a class 5, but it is a 2-1/2" 
> square receiver rather than 2" and uses the 2-5/16" ball with something like 
> an 1-1/8 shank.
> 
> My .02 cents worth.
> 
> Charlie V. in WNY
> 


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