RobertN
Super Member
The other thing I find is worth a close look, is the ball and receiver insert.
I have noticed, that the rating of the ball, and the receiver insert, can be all over the place. It is really easy to grab one off the shelf, and then find that while you may have a 5, 7, maybe even 10klb frame mount receiver, the ball/receiver insert might be 3.5, or 5klb rated.
Kragens/Checker had a receiver insert that had enough drop to match up nicely with my utility trailer. I just grabbed it off the shelf, and a ball. Turns out, it is really rated low. The utility trailer only weighs 2500lbs loaded(GVWR). So, it is not a big deal. I do not tow my flatbed with the tractor using that ball/hitch.
I have noticed, that the rating of the ball, and the receiver insert, can be all over the place. It is really easy to grab one off the shelf, and then find that while you may have a 5, 7, maybe even 10klb frame mount receiver, the ball/receiver insert might be 3.5, or 5klb rated.
Kragens/Checker had a receiver insert that had enough drop to match up nicely with my utility trailer. I just grabbed it off the shelf, and a ball. Turns out, it is really rated low. The utility trailer only weighs 2500lbs loaded(GVWR). So, it is not a big deal. I do not tow my flatbed with the tractor using that ball/hitch.
Good advise on the draw bar and ball. Its often overlooked. My uncle broke one and I have bent them before.