3 Types of Trailer Hitches & Their Features

by Luis Jimenez Auto Transport And Manufacturing Business

Hitches are crucial for hauling several types of truck trailers such as enclosed trailers, car trailers, gooseneck trailers, etc. Depending on the design and capacity, trailer hitches are categorized into 3 types. Let's discuss these types in brief.

Bumper Hitch

The bumper hitch is the common trailer hitch that is mainly attached to the bumper of a vehicle. This hitch mainly contains a square tube (high-capacity). This tube is generally used for several hauling applications. According to the experts, this hitch is ideal for lightweight hauling purposes.

Rear Receiver Hitch: The rear receiver is the common trailer hitch which is classified into 5 several types. The car trailer hitch contains square receivers. Let's discuss these receivers in brief.

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Class 1 receiver hitch:
Class 1 receiver hitch is mainly used to tow up to 2000 lbs. This hitch can attach perfectly with a 6 ft trailer. Class 1 receiver is suitable for family vehicles, sedans, sleeper campers, crossovers, small SUVs, etc. Apart from that, it is constructed to connect to vehicle frames.

Class 2 receiver hitch:
Class 2 receiver hitch comes with a 1 or ¼ inches tube that can carry up to 3500 lbs loads. Class 2 receiver hitch is suitable for lightweight & compact vehicles such as minivans, CUVs, sedans, small SUVs, etc.

Class 3 receiver hitch:
Class 3 receiver hitch is mainly designed to hitch 24 ft trailers. It comes with a 2" receiver tube that can carry up to 8000 lbs loads efficiently. This is a heavy duty hitch ideal for 4 car haulers, SUVs, vans, minivans, trucks, etc.

Class 4 receiver hitch:
Class 4 receiver hitch also comes with a 2" receiver tube that can carry approximately 12000 lbs loads. This is also a heavy-duty hitch that is compatible with small trucks and SUVs.

Class 5 receiver hitch:
Class 5 receiver hitch is the most powerful hitch having a 2" receiver tube. The load-carrying capacity of this receiver hitch is approximately 17000 lbs. Class 5 receiver is compatible with vans, trucks and SUVs.

Gooseneck Hitch: Last but not the least, the gooseneck hitch is used to carry industrial or commercial equipment, livestock & other things. It is connected to the rear axle's front portion. Gooseneck hitch may haul approximately 30000 lbs loads. This hitch offers excellent performance for a long time.

The importance of trailer hitches is huge. They are designed and manufactured for specific purposes. The components are mainly attached to the bumper or frame of the vehicles.