Pintle Hitch
So, what is a pintle hook? It is a kind of tow hitch that is normally used to handle heavy-duty towing. The hitch consists of 2 pieces and is mounted to the vehicle using a plate or a hitch receiver. You can close such a hook around a pintle or lunette ring, that is mounted on a trailer.
To operate a commercial vehicle with a pintle hook, the driver has to have a Class A CDL license, that features a pintle hook restriction. However, pintle hooks for towing can be installed on the regular cars and trucks that are used for towing.
Bestseller No. 1
CURT 48004 Pintle Hook Hitch for 2-Inch Receiver, 20,000 lbs, Fits 2-1/2-Inch Lunette Ring
- VERSATILE TOWING. This pintle hook hitch equips your truck to tackle heavy-duty towing jobs in construction, agriculture, military settings and more. The pintle hook can be coupled to virtually any lunette ring with a 2-1/2-inch inside diameter
- CONVENIENT FIT. For maximum convenience and an easy installation whenever needed, this pintle hitch features a 2-inch x 2-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 2-inch hitch receiver
- 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 hook and can be secured with the included safety pin
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Get more done with the superior towing capacity of this pintle hook hitch. It is rated for a pintle capacity of 20,000 lbs. The body is constructed from solid forged steel to promote maximum towing strength
- WEATHER-RESISTANT. This pintle hook 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
Bestseller No. 2
- 【Capacity】: Pintle Hook has a towing weight of 10 Tons which is 20,000 pounds; the size is suitable for a towing ring with a diameter of 2-1/2 inches;
- 【Material】: Made of very strong and durable forged steel structure; and it has anti-rust surface treatment, with high abrasion resistance black-e surface treatment on the Pintle Hook; It plays an excellent role in rust and corrosion prevention;
- 【Measurement】: The length of the entire hitch is 15 inches; Length from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of Pintle Hook is 12 inches;
- 【Handy】: Hitch Latch Pin on top and can be locked, so you don’t have to worry about misplacement or losing it;
- 【Easy to use】: Pintle Hook can be used with a receiver hitch ring.
Bestseller No. 3
- 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
Bestseller No. 4
- 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-inch x 2-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 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 16,000 lbs. and a ball capacity of 12,000 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
Bestseller No. 5
- HIGHLY VERSATILE. Adapt your trailer hitch to any towing situation with the highly versatile and easily adjustable design of this adjustable pintle hitch. The channel-style shank can be flipped to provide up to a 6-inch drop or 5-1/4-inch rise
- SMOOTH TOWING. For a smoother, quieter ride while towing your trailer, this adjustable pintle hitch comes with a built-in anti-rattle feature, deterring vibrations, chucking and rattling at the coupling point
- POWERFUL BUILD. Constructed from steel, this adjustable hitch pintle mount is ready to work. The 2-5/16-inch ball is rated for a capacity of 20,000 lbs. The pintle hook design can also couple to lunette rings (2-1/2 or 3-inch inside diameter)
- PRECISE FIT. This adjustable ball hitch comes with a standard shank to fit virtually any standard 2-1/2-inch x 2-1/2-inch trailer hitch receiver. It's perfect for heavy-duty class 5 hitches
- WEATHER-RESISTANT. To protect it against rain, dirt, road grime and salt, this adjustable pintle hitch is shielded in a durable carbide black powder coat finish, and the hitch ball is protected with a corrosion-resistant zinc plating
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What is a pintle hook?
Pintle hitches are trusted products that are used for heavy-duty specialized towing in construction, military, agriculture, and certain other applications. They are selected since they feature a simple design and extremely high weight capacity.
The basic construction of a pintle hitch is a combination of a hook and a loop. A hook is mounted to the vehicle, while the loop is attached to the trailer. The simple design ensures ease of secure coupling when pintle hitches are used. Besides, they feature thick metal construction and withstand extremely high loads.
Who uses vehicles equipped with pintle hooks?
These are used by industries such as:
- electrical utilities;
- department of highways;
- construction;
- trades requiring large trailers (between 10,000 and 60,000 lbs).
What is the most popular pintle hook in the US?
We have conducted our own research and surveyed over 1.500 US car and truck owners. The results showed, that the most popular pintle hitches among the US truck owners are ones that fit 2’’ receiver tube. Also, people noted, that they have selected pintle hooks that feature gross trailer weight capacity of 20.000 lbs and prefer the construction with a solid shank. Such pintle hooks can easily complement the majority of class 5 trailer hitches.
