Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitch - 7" Rise, 8" Drop - 9-1/2" Long - 12,000 lbs
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Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitch - 7" Rise, 8" Drop - 9-1/2" Long - 12,000 lbs
Item # 4283
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - 4283
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fixed Ball Mount
- Drop - 8 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- No Ball
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Draw-Tite
- Steel Shank - Silver
- 1-1/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
Sturdy steel ball mount with solid shank measures 9-1/2" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. Zinc finish provides excellent rust protection.
Features:
- Ball mount lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
- Shank slides into your vehicle's hitch receiver
- Ball platform provides mounting point for hitch ball (sold separately)
- Both drop and rise positions available to ensure level towing
- Sturdy steel construction with solid shank
- Zinc finish provides excellent rust protection
- Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock sold separately
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Gross towing weight: 12,000 lbs
- Tongue weight: 1,200 lbs
- Length: 9-1/2" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole
- Rise: 7" from top of inside of hitch opening
- Drop: 8" from top of inside of hitch opening
- Ball hole diameter: 1-1/4"
- Ball platform dimensions: 7/8" thick x 3" wide
- Requires ball shank that is at least 1-1/4" long
- Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
- Limited lifetime warranty
4283 Draw-Tite Drawbar for 2" Hitches - 7" Rise, 8" Drop - 9-1/2" Long - 12,000 lbs
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitch - 7" Rise, 8" Drop - 9-1/2" Long - 12,000 lbs - 4283
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (125 Customer Reviews)
Sturdy steel ball mount with solid shank measures 9-1/2" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. Zinc finish provides excellent rust protection.by: Jeff 03/28/2024
Heavy Duty Drop Down Hitch no problem pulling a 10,000# trailer
by: Emilio07/04/2018
It fits perfect on my f350 diesel, super heavy duty. I'll be using it for towing my car tilt bed trailer.
by: Timothy 12/29/2023
Very happy with service, actually went beyond my expectations!
by: Eric 10/19/2021
We needed a hitch adapter for our Kubota RTV -900 to be able to pull a small trailer because the receiver was quite low to the ground. This was perfect!
by: Ken06/27/2019
I got hitch all setup and used it the last 2 days 8 inch [drop] its just what the truck and trailer needed. Got the trailer level now, instead of hitch being way to high. It pulls like a champ and is great. Ill be ordering some more things for my truck and trailer from you soon. Because you sell great products, honest customer service and fast delivery! Thank you so much a pleasure doing business with you.
by: Jay G.10/02/2014
The strongest, heaviest 2" mount drop hitch I have seen. Moreover, etrailer had the best price, excellent service and communications, and extremely fast shipping. I received it within three days of ordering it!!! They are my "go to" seller for anything towing related!
by: Mike L.01/13/2016
I got a lift kit put in my truck and needed a drop mount to make up the difference. First thing I noticed was the weight of this thing. Its solid steel. Extremely heavy duty. It has a 12,000 lb rating which is good because my trailer carries a GTW of 12,000 lbs and I wanted to make sure I was covered. All the other drop mounts were only 5000 lb ratings; my trailer's curb weight is 4400 lbs. I know the structural integrity is compromised when lengthening a mount so that's why I chose this one.
Great product, etrailer has great customer service too, thanks George!
by: Greg.L12/17/2016
Very nice drop for hauling my car trailer. Looked at a lot of other places but could not find one this heavy duty. Fast shipping , great place, will order from here again
by: Kelton05/25/2014
It's exactly as described, I'm glad I bought it, I have a 12,500 lb horse trailer to pull and my F350 has a 6 inch lift and 37s, so I was searching hard for a drop that was still rated to 12k and this does the job perfectly
by: Wendall12/23/2018
I bought a much larger truck and my trailers would not hook up and pull level Just looking online I found this extended drop hook that was perfect. High rated. and built heavy. Very pleased
by: Steve J.08/19/2015
Received it today. I have towed for all my life. Know quality when I see it. Solid metal, should get many yearS use out of this. 8 inch drop is perfect for my Dodge Ram 2500. My utility trailer sits perfect level. More than pleased with the quality.
by: Thomas12/12/2018
Hitch is great. The 8" drop on a 2017 Ram 4X4 with 6 inch lift kit is perfect.
by: Michael05/06/2018
Very heavy duty, nice finish and great price.
The sway control bracket didn’t fit this receiver but I will use to replace damaged unit on another receiver
by: Jim S.08/21/2015
Ball mount MUCH stouter than the Reese that I forget to remove when I sold my old truck-solid square stock not square tubing. Ball as expected.
by: M Blair12/12/2013
Product is built to highest standards and certainly feels able to exceed its max towing mark.
Service from etrailer was phenomenal. Perfect Transaction!
Thanks.
by: Alan H03/22/2012
It's an amazing SOLID hitch I feel like it could tow an aircraft carrier! Good hitch to go with my cummins!
by: Kenneth06/19/2019
Excellent Product, this is a beast the way it constructed. I installed it today on my truck, the drop is perfect for my lifted truck. Everything arrived on time and boxed nice. Customer service over the top each person I had contact with. Very pleased, will be ordering more items from them very soon.
by: Dave V.05/14/2019
I love this solid bar, feels very good behind the wheel .. The drop was perfect for my Chevy Suburban 4x4, Thanks
by: Shane T11/27/2019
One stout ball mount. Would definitely purchase again. (or similar)
by: Rudy P.08/01/2012
This did the trick. It is tough to find drop hitches this low in stores around here.
by: Mark C02/13/2014
bought for a present, got here in 3 days with normal shipping
shipped the next day, 3 emails checking on the item
good people to deal with
by: Roger B06/19/2016
I pull a 4000 lb glider trailer with a motor home, and this gives me confidence that they stay connected.
by: Jerry03/16/2017
Extremely heavy duty and more hitch than I needed but worth it
by: Dennis P.10/15/2017
I bought 5 of each item on this list. The product arrived fast and it is exactly what I needed for the vehicles in my fleet. It is a very well made product and I am very happy with my purchases.
by: RJ02/13/2014
Fast shipping, great customer service. Probably the best customer service I have encountered.
Rj
2/14/2015
The quality supersedes any I have seen. I have pulled my trailer across the country with no worries and the hitch still looks brand new.
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Eric
10/20/2022
This adapter has continued to work very well for pulling this small utility trailer with our RTV900. We can haul lots of firewood and limbs.