Customer Reviews for TowSmart Class 4 10,000 lb. 2-5/16 in. Ball Diameter, 1-1/4 in. Shank Diameter, 2-1/2 in. Shank Length Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball

After tightening down the bolt with crescent wrench (not excessive torque) to the hitch, lock washer broke in half and threw itself like a bullet, almost hit me! VERY dangerous.

Pros: Long thread allows this hitch ball to mount to many factory bumpers. Cons: Cheap India pot metal was used for the split lock washer. I installed this hitch ball and torqued to 250ftlb as per the manufacturer's instructions. After traveling about 150 miles on a trip, I checked the nut's torque and noticed the washer had broken. This washer has no tempering, and just flattened out and broke. This resulted in the ball loosening on the bumper (it backed off about 3 threads). When looking at the fracture, it's apparent the metallurgy is not consistent at all. This product is a hazard and the J684 rating should not be allowed to be stamped on this pot metal paper weight.

Lawn tractors have a 5/8 inch hole on the back of them to tow garden items. Typical fertilizer spreaders, lawn sweepers, etc attach with a pin. Sometimes owners want to move light trailers that normally attach to cars. That is where this ball mount comes in handy. Keep in mind that the steel on the back of your tractor is not very thick. I put big washers above and below the trailer ball for extra support. A good rule of thumb would be that if you can't lift the trailer's tongue easily, don't put it on the back of the tractor.

Reasonable with quality

We are using this to move a job trailer around using a forklift. It is easy on and off. Works great.

I received my 10,000 lb. Capacity 2-5/16 in. Ball x 1-1/4 in. Shank Diameter x 2-1/2 in. Shank Length. When I opened the shipping box and saw the trailer ball it looks very strong. The hitch ball provides wrench flats for preventing hitch ball rotation during installation or removal. With the chrome plated finish it is corrosion resistant. It has a 1 Year Limited Warranty. Make sure to follow the instructions when installing the ball to your hitch & it should last for a long time.

This hitch ball is really heavy and sturdy and solid. It’s clean to the look. 10,000 pound max trailer weight should pull most large items. The shank diameter is pretty standard along with the shank length so it will fit in most trucks that are too smart. I will use this on my Silverado 1500 LT to pull a car and trailer it should do the job. I like it

Thanks Tow Smart for offering a 2” trailer ball with a shank this length and diameter. Most companies don’t offer anything close to this size or weight rating. Needed the extra size and length to fit a tractor drawbar. Great product at a great price. Stop shopping and purchase one today!

A very fine product .Exactly what was needed.

Nice work

Does what it is supposed to do.

Had to return the first one in pickup as it was a used ball hitch, with no lock washer and the wrong nut. Buyers beware of Home Depots pickers.

Fit just what I needed for my small trailer

Worked perfectly. Slid into the hitch receiver effortlessly. Well made. I would definitely buy again.

This is a quality trailer ball. I really like the flats on the base of the ball to aid in tightening it.

received the wrong ball. it does me no good what's so ever. it was supposed to be an instock item . it came shipped from some 3 rd party.

Great product good quality very happy with purchase.

The hitch ball is in place, but not used yet.

Easy to install,locked in place good and seems to be working as it should