Bulldog Adjustable Trailer Coupler - BD028585

The collar on this heavy-duty coupler slides over the hinge for unmistakable security. Tight, rigid mount design ensures a strong, rattle-free connection. Mounts in 3" channel bracket (sold separately) with included bolts - no need for a wrench.

Features:

• Heavy-duty coupler lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
  • Provides connection point for hitch ball
  • Ideal for utility, livestock, cargo, and construction trailers
• Ball-and-socket joint closes tight around ball
  • Allows for multi-directional movement to keep trailer from binding
  • Spring-loaded hinge with stop tab quickly releases without overextending
  • Force transfer feature keeps latch from torquing or breaking
• Collar-Lok gives visual indication that the coupler is securely closed
  • Pin-style fastener holds collar in place around base of hinged ball socket
    • Pin is chained to coupler so you won't lose it
• Rigid channel mount with anti-rattle design significantly reduces noise
  • Hexagonal indents in coupler mounting channel hold nuts in place so you can easily tighten bolts for a firm connection
• Downward bias offers better ball contact and a clean, straight-line look
• Adjustable channel mount lets you change coupler's height depending on application
  • 4 Grade 5 mounting bolts with locknuts included
  • Channel bracket sold separately
• Lightweight hollow shank
• Heavy-duty steel construction
• Gray powder coat finish resists corrosion
• SAE standard compliant

Specs:

• Application: 3" wide channel bracket
• Ball size: 2-5/16"
• Weight capacity: 12,500 lbs
• Length: 10"
• 5-Year limited warranty

Rigid Mount Design

This rigid-mount coupler fits tightly within the channel bracket (sold separately) for a secure and rattle-free connection. Four mounting bolts with nuts are included for installation.

Hexagonal grooves are cast into the inside of the coupler's channel to hold the nuts in place for you as you tighten the bolts down when mounting the coupler in your trailer's channel bracket. This not only makes installation faster and easier, but it also allows for a tighter fit that eliminates movement and noise. It also reduces any jolting that occurs during acceleration and braking.

Collar-Lok Connection

The ball-and-socket joint of the coupler keeps the hitch ball captive by providing a continuously tight fit. Within the socket, the ball retains full range of motion so that it can rotate in any direction to keep your trailer from binding up.

To hook up your trailer, simply lower the coupler over the hitch ball and close the hinged latch around the ball. Then slide the Collar-Lok over the latch. When the collar is in place, it not only protects the hinge joint, but it also gives you visual assurance that the latch is securely closed. As a final step, slide in the coupler pin. This pin is chained to the coupler so you won't lose it. Because the pin hole is angled instead of being straight up and down, inserting and securing the pin is easy.

Simply reverse the steps to unhook your trailer from your tow vehicle. Slide the pin out and push the Collar-Lok back.The spring-loaded hinge will pop open for a quick release. A built-in stop tab will keep the jaw from flinging out too far as the coupler opens. The stop tab is a unique addition that prevents the hinge from overextending.

The latch has a force-transfer feature to add stability as the ball is forced against it on bumpy roads. This keeps the hinge joint and latch from breaking or torquing to extend the life of the coupler.

Downward Bias

The downward bias of the coupler improves the angle at the articulation point and allows for a better connection with the hitch ball. The result is better support for heavy loading and a nice, streamline look.

028585 Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - Pin Style - 12,500 lbs - Gray

Replaces BD028630