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    Drawbar Couplers

    Image of System. Coupler Shown with Drawbar Components. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated. Drawbar Couplers.

    Coupler Shown with Drawbar Components

    Also known as pintle hitches, these are used with drawbar rings to connect a trailer to your vehicle for towing. Maximum trailer weight is the total weight being towed. Vertical capacity (also known as tongue weight) represents the weight of the load on the drawbar ring or hitch ball. Use Grade 8 fasteners (included with some couplers) for mounting. Mount couplers directly to a vehicle or use a mounting plate insert to mount them to a hitch receiver. See Mounting Plate Inserts for Drawbar Couplers and Hitch Receivers.
    Note: Capacity is reduced 25% in off-road use.
    Eye Drawbar Couplers
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drawbar Couplers. Style 1.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drawbar Couplers. Style 2.

    Style 1

    Style 2

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drawbar Couplers. Style 3.

    Style 3

    Vertical Latch—Couplers with a vertical latch move up to open. They are the most common type.
    Mounting Hole
    Style
    For Max. Trailer
    Wt., lb.
    Vert. Cap.,
    lb.
    For Min. Drawbar
    Ring ID
    For Max. Drawbar
    Ring Thk.
    Overall
    Dp.
    Material
    Locking
    Mechanism
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    (A)
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    (B)
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    (C)
    Each
    Vertical Latch
    120,0004,0002"1 5/8"6 3/8"SteelSpring-Loaded PinYes17/32"3 3/8"1 3/4"—00000000000000
    130,0006,0002"1 5/8"6 3/16"SteelSpring-Loaded PinYes17/32"3 3/8"1 3/4"—0000000000000
    140,0008,0002"1 5/8"6 5/8"SteelSpring-Loaded PinYes19/32"3 3/8"1 3/4"—00000000000000
    220,0004,0001 3/4"2"6 9/16"SteelLever, PinYes1/2"3 1/2"2"3"0000000000000
    230,0006,0001 3/4"2"6 9/16"SteelLever, PinYes1/2"3 1/2"2"3"00000000000000
    260,00012,0001 3/4"2"6 9/16"SteelLever, PinYes1/2"3 1/2"2"3"00000000000000
    360,00015,0002 3/8"1 5/8"7 3/8"SteelSpring-Loaded PinYes25/32"4 1/2"4 1/2"—00000000000000
     
    Combination Ball/Eye Drawbar Couplers
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drawbar Couplers. Style 4.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drawbar Couplers. Style 5.

    Style 4

    Style 5

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drawbar Couplers. Style 6.

    Style 6

    Combination ball/eye couplers include a ball for use with hitch-ball connections.
    Vertical Latch—Couplers with a vertical latch move up to open. They are the most common type.
    Horizontal Latch—Couplers with a horizontal latch swing open sideways. Use these if there is not enough space above the coupler to open a vertical latch.
    Hitch
    Ball
    Mounting Hole
    Style
    For Max. Trailer
    Wt., lb.
    Vert. Cap.,
    lb.
    For Min. Drawbar
    Ring ID
    For Max. Drawbar
    Ring Thk.
    Overall
    Dp.
    Material
    Dia.
    Material
    Locking
    Mechanism
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    (A)
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    (B)
    Each
    Vertical Latch
    416,0003,0002 1/4"1 15/16"7"Steel2"Chrome-Plated SteelLever, PinYes1/2"3 3/8"1 3/4"0000000000000
    416,0003,0002 1/2"1 3/4"7"Steel2 5/16"Chrome-Plated SteelLever, PinYes1/2"3 3/8"1 3/4"000000000000
    530,0004,0002 3/8"1 9/16"7 7/16"Steel2 5/16"Chrome-Plated SteelSpring-Loaded PinNo19/32"3 3/8"1 3/4"00000000000000
     
    Horizontal Latch
    620,0005,0002 1/4"1 7/8"6 5/8"Steel2"Chrome-Plated SteelLever, PinNo1/2"3 3/8"1 3/4"00000000000000
     
    Hook Drawbar Couplers
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drawbar Couplers. Style 7.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drawbar Couplers. Style 8.

    Style 7

    Style 8

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drawbar Couplers. Style 9.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drawbar Couplers. Style 10.

    Style 9

    Style 10

    Vertical Latch—Couplers with a vertical latch move up to open. They are the most common type.
    Horizontal Latch—Couplers with a horizontal latch swing open sideways. Use these if there is not enough space above the coupler to open a vertical latch.
    Mounting Hole
    Style
    For Max. Trailer
    Wt., lb.
    Vert. Cap.,
    lb.
    For Min. Drawbar
    Ring ID
    For Max. Drawbar
    Ring Thk.
    Overall
    Dp.
    Material
    Locking
    Mechanism
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    (A)
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    (B)
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    (C)
    Each
    Vertical Latch
    730,0004,5002"1 1/2"6"SteelLeverNo5/8"4"2 5/8"—0000000000000
    870,00030,0002 1/4"1 7/8"6 7/8"SteelLeverNo3/4"6 1/2"3"5 1/4"00000000000000
    990,00018,0002 3/8"1 5/8"7 1/4"IronSpring-Loaded PinNo3/4"6 1/2"3"5 1/4"00000000000000
     
    Horizontal Latch
    1030,0005,0002 1/4"1 7/8"6"SteelLever, PinNo1/2"3 3/8"1 3/4"—00000000000000
     
    Drop Down Drawbar Couplers
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drawbar Couplers. Style 11.

    Style 11

    Vertical Latch—Couplers with a vertical latch move up to open. They are the most common type.
    Mounting
    Hole
    Style
    For Max. Trailer
    Wt., lb.
    Vert.
    Cap.
    For Min. Drawbar
    Ring ID
    For Max. Drawbar
    Ring Thk.
    Overall
    Dp.
    Material
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Each
    Vertical Latch
    1112,000Not Rated2"1"5 13/16"SteelNo5/8"4.25"0000000000000
     
    Clevis Drawbar Couplers
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Drawbar Couplers. Style 12.

    Style 12

    Vertical Latch—Couplers with a vertical latch move up to open. They are the most common type.
    Mounting
    Hole
    Style
    For Max. Trailer
    Wt., lb.
    Vert.
    Cap.
    For Min. Drawbar
    Ring ID
    For Max. Drawbar
    Ring Thk.
    Overall
    Dp.
    Material
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Each
    Vertical Latch
    1260,000Not Rated2"1 13/16"5"SteelNo1"6.5"0000000000000
     

    Tow Eyes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 1.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 2.
    Image of Product. Style 2 (Back). Back orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 2.

    Style 1

    Style 2

    Style 2 (Back)

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 3.
    Image of Product. Style 3 (Back). Top orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 3.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 4.

    Style 3

    Style 3 (Back)

    Style 4

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 5.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 6.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 7.

    Style 5

    Style 6

    Style 7

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 8.

    Style 8

    These eyes mount to a trailer and connect to the drawbar coupler or tow hook on a vehicle to create a towing connection.
    Note: Capacity is reduced 25% in off-road use.
    Bolt On
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 1.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 2.
    Image of Product. Style 2 (Back). Back orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 2.

    Style 1

    Style 2

    Style 2 (Back)

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 3.
    Image of Product. Style 3 (Back). Top orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 3.

    Style 3

    Style 3 (Back)

    Style 2—Style 2 have a pivoting shackle, so you can tow at an angle. They come with a locking pin.
    Style 3—Styles 3 are adjustable, so you can create towing connections with vehicles of different heights. Side bolts are included.
    Powder-Coated Steel—Powder-coated steel eyes are more corrosion resistant than black-oxide steel eyes.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—Zinc-plated steel eyes are more corrosion resistant than black-oxide steel eyes.
    For Maximum Trailer Weight—Maximum trailer weight is the total weight being towed.
    Vertical Capacity—Vertical capacity (also known as tongue weight) represents the weight of the load on the tow eye.
    Overall
    Eye
    Mounting Hole
    Mounting
    Plate
    Style
    For Max. Trailer
    Wt., lb.
    Vert. Cap.,
    lb.
    No. of
    Positions
    Ht. Adjustment
    Increments
    Dp.
    Ht.
    Material
    Color
    ID
    Thk.
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    (A)
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    (B)
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    Fixed Height
    110,0001,000——5 13/16"6"Powder-Coated SteelBlack2 1/2"1"5/8"4 1/2"4 1/2"—6"6"000000000000000
    142,0007,000——6 11/16"6"Powder-Coated SteelBlack2 1/2"1 1/4"5/8"4 1/2"4 1/2"—6"6"00000000000000
    160,00015,000——6 7/8"6"Zinc-Plated Steel—3"1 5/8"3/4"4 1/2"4 1/2"—6 5/8"6"000000000000000
    190,00019,000——7"6"Powder-Coated SteelBlack3"1 5/8"7/8"4 1/2"4 1/2"—6 5/8"6"000000000000000
    218,000Not Rated——7 1/4"5"Powder-Coated SteelBlack2 3/4"7/8"5/8"4 3/8"2 7/8"—6"5"00000000000000
     
    Adjustable Height
    320,0002,00032"8 7/16"7 5/8"Black-Oxide Steel—3"1 5/8"5/8"——5"3 15/16"7 5/8"000000000000000
    320,0002,00052"8 7/16"11 5/8"Black-Oxide Steel—3"1 5/8"5/8"——9"3 15/16"11 5/8"000000000000000
     
    Threaded-Stud Mount
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 4.

    Style 4

    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel—Corrosion-resistant-coated steel eyes offer the most corrosion resistance.
    For Maximum Trailer Weight—Maximum trailer weight is the total weight being towed.
    Vertical Capacity—Vertical capacity (also known as tongue weight) represents the weight of the load on the tow eye.
    Overall
    Eye
    Thread
    Style
    For Max. Trailer
    Wt., lb.
    Vert. Cap.,
    lb.
    Dp.
    Ht.
    Material
    Color
    ID
    Thk.
    Stud
    Lg.
    Size
    Lg.
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Fixed Height
    415,0003,0009 1/8"2 1/2"Corrosion-Resistant-Coated SteelBlack2 1/2"1 1/2"3 1/4"1 1/2"-6
    		1 3/4"ASTM B117
    		000000000000000
     
    Weld On
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 5.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 6.

    Style 5

    Style 6

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 7.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Eyes. Style 8.

    Style 7

    Style 8

    Style 7—Style 7 have prongs to weld them to the outside end of a rectangular tube or channel. The prongs distribute the load evenly for extra stability.
    Style 8—Styles 8 are adjustable, so you can create towing connections with vehicles of different heights. Side bolts are included.
    Powder-Coated Steel—Powder-coated steel eyes are more corrosion resistant than black-oxide steel eyes.
    For Maximum Trailer Weight—Maximum trailer weight is the total weight being towed.
    Vertical Capacity—Vertical capacity (also known as tongue weight) represents the weight of the load on the tow eye.
    Overall
    Eye
    Mounting
    Plate
    Style
    For Max. Trailer
    Wt., lb.
    Vert. Cap.,
    lb.
    No. of
    Positions
    Ht. Adjustment
    Increments
    Dp.
    Ht.
    Material
    Color
    ID
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    Fixed Height
    512,0001,800——8 9/16"7/8"Powder-Coated SteelGray2"7/8"——000000000000000
    690,00013,500——9 5/16"1 5/8"Powder-Coated SteelGray2 3/8"1 5/8"——00000000000000
    6150,00015,000——11 1/8"1 5/8"Powder-Coated SteelGray3"1 5/8"——000000000000000
    7100,00015,000——10 1/8"5 3/8"Powder-Coated SteelGray2 3/8"1 5/8"——000000000000000
     
    Adjustable Height
    820,0001,00032"8"8 1/2"Powder-Coated SteelBlack2 1/2"1"4"8 1/2"000000000000000
    820,0001,00052"7 3/4"12 1/2"Powder-Coated SteelBlack2 1/2"1"4"12 1/2"000000000000000
     

    Tow Hooks

    Add an anchor point to pull stuck vehicles out of mud, snow, or ditches. Mount these hooks to a bumper or trailer and then attach a tow strap or chain. The maximum trailer weight is the total weight being towed.
    Note: Capacity is reduced 25% in off-road use.
    Weld On
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Hooks. Weld On, Single Hooks.

    Single Hooks

    Weld-on hooks have a narrow throat and curved profile, so chains will catch and not slip off.
    For
    Chain
    Overall
    For Max. Trailer
    Wt., lb.
    Grade
    Thk.
    Dp.
    Ht.
    Material
    Hook Opening
    Wd.
    Mounting
    Plate Thk.
    Each
    Single Hooks
    3,500435/16"3 1/8"3 7/8"Steel5/8"1 1/16"000000000000
    5,000433/8"2 3/8"3"Steel1/2"13/16"00000000000
    6,500703/8"2 1/4"3"Steel9/16"11/16"00000000000
    9,000431/2"3 1/8"3 7/8"Steel11/16"1"00000000000
     
    Bolt On
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Hooks. Bolt On, Single Hooks.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tow Hooks. Bolt On, Double Hooks.

    Single Hooks

    Double Hooks

    Double Hooks—Double hooks bolt to both sides of a vehicle for balanced towing. You can also use only one of the hooks to tow, but someone must counter-steer in the towed vehicle to keep it in a straight line.
    Powder-Coated Steel—Powder-coated steel hooks offer more corrosion resistance than uncoated steel in wet environments.
    Overall
    Mounting Holes
    For Max. Trailer
    Wt., lb.
    Dp.
    Ht.
    Material
    Hook Opening
    Wd.
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Mounting
    Plate Thk.
    Each
    Single Hooks
    10,0003 1/4"5"Powder-Coated Steel1 5/8"21/2"1 3/8"1"00000000000
    20,0004 7/8"5 3/8"Powder-Coated Steel2 1/8"31/2"2 13/16"
    2 1/2"    		1"000000000000
    30,0005 1/4"6"Powder-Coated Steel2 1/8"41/2"2 3/4"
    2 1/4"    		3/4"000000000000
     
    Double Hooks
    13,5005 1/4"8 1/2"Powder-Coated Steel2 3/16"23/4"4 1/4"1 1/2"000000000000
    44,0005 7/16"9 1/4"Steel2 1/2"1
    1    		3/4"
    5/8"    		4 3/16"1 7/16"000000000000
     
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