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๐Ÿ”’ CURT 48012 Pintle Hitch with 2-5/16-Inch Trailer Ball: Secure & Versatile for 20,000 lbs Loads, Fits 2-1/2-Inch Receiver, Durable Black Finish Review

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Details

BrandCURT
Item Weight22 Pounds
Vehicle Service TypeTrucks, Pickup Trucks, Sport-Utility-Vehicles, Trailer
MaterialAlloy Steel
Finish TypePowder Coated

Description of ๐Ÿ”’ CURT 48012 Pintle Hitch with 2-5/16-Inch Trailer Ball: Secure & Versatile for 20,000 lbs Loads, Fits 2-1/2-Inch Receiver, Durable Black Finish

VERSATILE TOWING. This ball and pintle hitch combination equips your pickup truck for heavy-duty towing jobs. The 2-5/16-inch diameter ball can be coupled to a 2-5/16-inch trailer coupler or a lunette ring with a 2-1/2-inch to 3-inch inside diameter. CONVENIENT FIT. For maximum convenience and an easy installation whenever needed, this pintle hitch features a 2-1/2-inch x 2-1/2-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 2-1/2-inch hitch receiver. DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Get more done with the superior towing capacity of this ball and pintle hook combo. It is rated for a pintle capacity of 20,000 lbs. and a ball capacity of 20,000 lbs. The body is constructed from solid forged steel. SECURE CONNECTION. To ensure a reliable connection to your trailer, this pintle hitch comes with a spring-loaded arm. The arm locks down onto the hitch ball and can be secured with the included safety pin. WEATHER-RESISTANT. This ball and pintle hook hitch is shielded in a highly durable powder coat finish for long-lasting resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage, in spite of rain, snow, mud and other outdoor elements.

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 5 out of 5

One piece piece best for drawbar

Sturdy piece, not cheap, good upgrade for a new larger hitch. The last one still worked and still looked good 10 years later, plan to do the same.

Pros
  • Convenient item
Cons
  • Only available in white

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Heavy duty hitch

Quality production Curt. Came as expected. There is not much more to say about this. This is a combination ball and trunnion hitch with a 2.5" receiver size. Make sure you buy the more common 2" receiver hitch if you need one.

Pros
  • Pleasant to use
Cons
  • Boring packaging

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Solid and very worthy

You can't go wrong with first class delivery. The thing is big and very heavy. Well built and smooth ride, thick coat of paint. I had to buy a special wrench to unscrew the ball, the buggy is strong and durable there. Highly recommended

Pros
  • Lots of positive emotions
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The clutch is great, but the hole for the pin.

I buy this to tow my 15,000 lb Bobcat to work. The clutch is great but the pin hole is very tight. I have to use a hammer to insert and remove a pin that is a PIA. Otherwise, it's a big hitch.

Pros
  • Easy install
Cons
  • Not the best

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I'm not mad at him when hauling objects and winches

It lives in the receiver of my F350 dual. With a size of 2.5 inches and no adapter sleeve, it does not rattle or bounce. It's also flat on top with the stylus part covered so it gives good pitch. I'm towing a 10,000lb closed trailer and have had no problems.

Pros
  • Inspires confidence
Cons
  • Minor problems

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very Heavy Duty: Couplings

Unlike others, the hole in mine is square to the shaft and there is no sticking in the pin. The fit is a bit loose but my receiver may have play. I plan on leaving it in the receiver but it will bounce and fall out of the square hole in the receiver if I can't secure it somehow. Looks really strong.

Pros
  • Annual Trial Period
Cons
  • Quick Start Guide

Revainrating 5 out of 5

2nd purchase in 3 years, but.

Great product but. Bought in 2018 for a ram 2500 and again for a 2021 ram 3500 and both times I had to weld and grind the flanges on the hitch as there was A LOT of dirt in the hole. When towing heavy trailers, I always try to tension them as tightly as possible to avoid possible additional shear or wear issues. Like a heavy review.

Pros
  • Impressive
Cons
  • Working speed

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Customer service was great and sent this replacement

Doesn't fit my stock FORD receiver. The hole in the casting of this 1/16 inch is not square. As a result, the coupling pin can only be pushed halfway through. This is the second with identical issues, customer service was great and sent this replacement. I have several other ball joints that fit with no problems. There must be minor tolerance issues. That doesn't work for Ford, but I can't speak for other manufacturers.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • thin

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Why swap? Ball or Pintle is much easier.

Well I switched to this pintle hitch to tow a small roll off a trailer and cans. Had a lighter version with 15,000 pintle and 13,000 capacity. This product is designed for 20,000 capacities. The new role system has 16,000 gvwr so that should work fine. Rugged, powder-coated, and 2-1/2 receiver size. Since I will be using both pull styles, ball and spigot, this makes more sense than wearing and interchanging the two styles. It is important that it is well lubricated. My older one rusted withoutโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Good product for the price
Cons
  • Repair