CURT Class 1 Ball Mount 1-1/4" Shank, 6" Drop — 2,000 lb GTW, 5-9/16" Length, Black Powder Coat

The CURT 45028 is a compact Class 1 ball mount built from CNC-formed steel, offering 2,000 lbs GTW and 200 lbs tongue weight with a 1-1/4" shank, 6" drop and 5-9/16" length.

Make light towing simpler and safer with a ball mount designed for everyday trailers, canoe racks and small utility loads. The 45028 is engineered to fit 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver tubes and finished in a high-gloss black powder coat for corrosion and scratch resistance. Its precise dimensions and heavy-duty fabrication provide predictable fit and alignment for compact cars, minivans, crossovers and most Class 1 hitch receivers.

What are the core towing limits and safety considerations?

This ball mount is rated for a gross trailer weight (GTW) of 2,000 lbs and a tongue weight (TW) of 200 lbs. Always observe the lowest-rated component in your towing system—vehicle, hitch, ball mount, coupler and ball—as the maximum safe capacity.

• Gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
• Tongue weight: 200 lbs
• Match ball diameter and shank size; ball sold separately
• Do not exceed the lowest-rated towing component

How do the dimensions affect trailer level and clearance?

The 45028 provides a 6" vertical drop measured from the center of the receiver pin hole to the center of the ball platform, which helps level trailers whose coupler sits lower than the vehicle hitch. The horizontal length from the receiver pin hole to the ball hole is 5-9/16", so verify bumper and coupler clearance before use.

• 6" vertical drop for trailer leveling
• 5-9/16" center-to-center horizontal length
• Check bumper and coupler clearance prior to towing
• Receiver compatibility: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" tube

What materials and finish protect the ball mount?

CURT builds the 45028 from high-strength steel that is CNC-formed and robotically welded for consistent fit and strength. A high-gloss black powder coat resists corrosion, UV fading and everyday scratches to keep the mount serviceable season after season.

• CNC-formed steel construction for uniform strength
• Robotic welding ensures precise, repeatable joins
• High-gloss black powder coat for rust and scratch resistance
• Built to complement CURT Class 1 trailer hitches

How easy is installation and what hardware is required?

Installation is straightforward for compatible 1-1/4" receiver tubes: slide the 1-1/4" shank into the receiver and secure with a hitch pin and clip. The ball mount accepts a trailer ball with a 3/4" shank; both the hitch pin and trailer ball are sold separately.

• Designed for 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver tubes
• 3/4" ball hole; trailer ball sold separately
• Hitch pin and clip required for installation (sold separately)
• Simple slide-in mount and pin-secure setup

Who is this for: The CURT 45028 is aimed at drivers who tow light loads from compact cars, full-size cars, minivans and crossover SUVs—owners of utility trailers, small boat or canoe trailers, bike racks or light cargo carriers. If you need a reliable, low-profile Class 1 ball mount with precise dimensions and a durable finish for occasional or frequent light towing, the 45028 is an economical, well-built option.