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For heavy-duty towing applications, a pintle hitch is the tool for the job. These trailer hitches are only for serious towing jobs of 10,000 pounds or more. Reese, Hidden Hitch, Draw-Tite, Colibert, and Curt are a few of the dependable manufacturers of pintle hitches. Before beginning any towing job, make sure to review the vehicle and trailer owner's manuals.
More About Pintle Hitches
A pintle hitch looks like the letter "C" from the side or like a giant padlock. They are generally used in construction and agricultural applications. They're designed for hauling weights of 10,000 pounds or more. The way a pintle hitch works is that the item being towed rests on the lower half of the "C" and the top half of the "C" raises to allow access and lowers to lock the item inside the "C" which then looks more like an "O." Pintle hitches are constructed of durable materials including stainless steel and chrome.
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Optional Accessories
When installing a pintle hitch, there are a few trailer hitch accessories that might be necessary. One such accessory is the mounting bar. Mounting bars are used when installing a pintle hitch to a vehicle. Shock absorbent cushioning is available with some mounting bars. A shock absorber is used to protect the contents of the trailer and the hitch assembly. Each mounting bar is built with 4-14 holes in them. The size and weight capacity of the hitch will determine what type of mounting bar is needed.
In some cases it is necessary to buy a pintle hitch adaptor. This device is used when a vehicle is not equipped with the right hardware for a pintle hitch. The adaptor provides a compatible surface for mounting a pintle hitch. These are mounted to weight distributing shanks or adjustable ballmounts. If necessary, replacement balls and pins can be purchased separately.
A pintle hitch is recommended for industrial strength hauling. They're designed to haul loads of 10,000 pounds or more.
