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CURT Trailer Hitch Balls
A reliable connection to your lifestyle
A trailer hitch ball may be one of the simplest components of your hitch system, but it is also the direct connection between your vehicle and trailer, making it vitally important.
CURT trailer balls are available in a wide variety sizes and capacities. Whether you’re towing a full-size travel trailer or a simple utility trailer, you can rest assured in the reliability of your CURT towing connection.
Features of CURT trailer balls
- Standard hitch ball sizes, including 1-7/8, 2, 2-5/16 and 3 inch
- Weight capacities ranging from 2,000 to 30,000 lbs.
- Chrome, stainless and raw steel options
- Fine threads for superior holding strength
- Zinc-plated hex nut and helical lock washer for secure mounting
Three trailer ball finishes
Stainless steel
CURT stainless steel tow hitch balls are a premium option, offering superior rust resistance. They are available in various ball diameters and GTW capacities, and each one features fine threads for improved holding strength.
Chrome-plated
CURT chrome trailer hitch balls are available in multiple diameters and GTW capacities, and like our stainless steel balls, they also feature fine threads. Their chrome finish over steel gives them solid resistance to rust and wear.
Raw steel
CURT hitch balls with a raw steel finish are intended for heavy-duty towing applications. They range in GTW capacity from 12,000 pounds to 30,000 pounds and feature a heat-treated construction for added wear resistance.
Trailer hitch ball sizes
There are four key factors that must be considered when selecting a trailer hitch ball for your towing setup.
1. Weight rating.
2. Coupler size.
3. Hole size.
4. Platform thickness.
To learn more about each of these factors, see the panel below. The diagram to the right shows the various measurements of a trailer ball, which may be referred to in the following sections.
1. Weight rating
2. Coupler size
3. Hole size
4. Platform thickness