TOWKING 8-Ton Pintle Hitch Receiver with Removable 2" Ball — Black Powder-Coated, 16,000 lb GTW

The TOWKING 8-ton pintle hitch receiver pairs a heavy-duty pintle hook with a removable 2" hitch ball to tow up to 16,000 lbs while offering a secure, corrosion-resistant connection for commercial and recreational trailers.

If you regularly tow equipment, livestock trailers, or heavy loads and need a durable hitch that accepts both lunette rings and traditional ball couplers, this dual-function TOWKING unit gives you flexibility and strength. Forged steel construction, a black powder-coated finish, and a spring-loaded locking arm make it suited for demanding use on trucks, trailers, and work rigs.

How much weight can this pintle hitch actually tow?

The TOWKING pintle hitch is rated for a gross trailer weight of 8 tons (16,000 lbs) with a vertical tongue load capacity of 3,000 lbs. The included removable 2" hitch ball is rated separately at 7,000 lbs, so match your trailer coupling type and load distribution to the correct component.

• Gross Trailer Weight (GTW): 16,000 lbs (8 tons)
• Vertical Load (tongue weight): 3,000 lbs
• 2" hitch ball rated: 7,000 lbs (remove for lunette ring use)
• Use compatible rated hardware and hitch receiver for full capacity

What materials and finish protect the hitch from corrosion?

This hitch is forged from heavy-duty steel to handle high stresses, and it features a black powder-coated finish that resists abrasion and rust in everyday use. The hitch ball itself is chrome-plated steel to reduce corrosion and simplify cleaning where steel-to-steel contact occurs.

• Forged steel body for structural strength
• Black powder-coat for abrasion and corrosion resistance
• Chrome-plated hitch ball for anti-corrosion and easy maintenance
• Removable components reduce exposure when not in use

How does the locking mechanism keep my trailer secure?

A spring-loaded arm locks the pintle hook over the latch area, maintaining a firm mechanical connection during transit. For added safety the arm secures over the hitch ball and accepts the included safety pin to prevent accidental opening.

• Spring-loaded arm ensures consistent closure under vibration
• Lock-down position secured by supplied safety pin
• Designed for easy operation while wearing gloves or in field conditions
• Removable ball allows clear pintle seating for lunette rings

What hardware and installation steps are required?

The unit ships with a mounting kit—bolts, nuts, and washers—so you can fasten it to a compatible receiver or hitch plate. Basic hand tools are enough for installation, but always follow torque specifications for your trailer and vehicle to ensure safe towing.

• Includes 4 sets of bolts, nuts, and washers for mounting
• Fits receiver hitch or direct hitch plate mounting with proper hole alignment
• Simple hand-tool installation; use specified torque values
• Remove hitch ball when using lunette ring couplers for proper seating

Who is this product for? The TOWKING 8-ton pintle hitch is aimed at contractors, farmers, fleet operators, and serious recreational haulers who need a versatile, heavy-capacity towing solution. Choose this unit if you require a rugged pintle hook that also accepts a 2" ball for mixed trailer fleets, and pair it with appropriately rated wiring, chains, and a vehicle hitch receiver for safe operation.