Recommended Hitch Ball To Mount to Forklift for Moving Trailers

Updated 08/22/2019 | Published 08/21/2019

Products Featured in This Question

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 2" Rise - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - 10,000 lbs

(4009)

$39.37

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

(4009)

$20.63

Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 24,000 lbs

(144)

$876.53

Question:

Looking for 2inch ball with 2inch rise preferably class IV to match ball mount of 17000 lb or somewhere near that. Forklift application for moving 5th wheel trailers with Anderson hitch. Have class III ball mount now but need 4inch tall ball and heavier duty.

asked by: Rich

Helpful Expert Reply:

I do have an option for you but 2" hitch balls max out around 10,000 to 12,000 lbs. That said, if you are using the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System like part # AM3200 then you actually need a 2-5/16" hitch ball. This 2-5/16" hitch ball could then be obtained with the 17,000 lb weight capacity you were looking for. In regards to a 2" rise, that is going to be even more of a stretch especially in the capacity you need.

The only option we have with a 2" rise is the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball part # C40036 and the highest rated 2" hitch ball we offer is the 2" Hitch Ball part # 40038. I have attached a list of all our hitch balls for you to look though but you might need to rethink your strategy in order to move forward because they do not offer the exact hitch ball you are looking for.

expert reply by: Conner L