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What is the difference between Class 1 and Class 2 hitch?
Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue weight rating of 350 pounds and a towing rating of 3,500 pounds.
What is the difference between Class 3 and Class 5 hitch?
Class III Hitch: A Class 3 trailer hitch can handle a GTW of up to 5,000 lbs. Class V Hitch: A Class 5 trailer hitch can handle a GTW over 10,000 lbs. and a maximum tongue weight over 1,200 lbs.
How much weight can a class 3 hitch haul?
Class 3 trailer hitches pull heavier loads on passenger vehicles and full-sized trucks. These hitches are extremely sturdy and range from 3,500 to 8,000 pounds towing capacity. These hitches also offer higher tongue weight capacities of between 350 to 800 pounds.
What is the difference between Class 3 and Class 4 trailer hitch?
The main difference between a Class III hitch and a Class IV hitch is the capacities they set for the hitches. Class III hitches are rated for up to 6,000 lbs GTW with 600 lbs TW whereas a Class IV is rated for up to 12,000 lbs GTW and 1,000 TW.
How do I know what class hitch I have?
Hitch classes are separated by their maximum weight capacity rating and receiver opening size. Classes range from I to V, and each class has its own unique capacity and applications. To find: Read the label on your hitch, or measure the size of the opening.
What is a Class 3 trailer?
Class 3 hitches have a towing capacity between 3,500 to 8,000 lbs and a tongue weight capacity between 350 and 800 lbs. You can use your class 3 hitch to tow a variety of different large items, like boats, campers, and trailers. You can also use them to mount a cargo carrier or bike rack.
What class is a 3 inch hitch?
CLASS 5: Class 5 receivers are the highest weight ratings and can range between 2.5” and 3” receiver sizes. They are usually found on heavy duty full-size trucks and commercial trucks. The 2.5” receiver is rated up to 18,500 lbs. and the 3” is rated at 21,000 lbs.
What is the difference between Class 2 and Class 3 hitch?
Class 2 hitches are quite different from class 3 hitches. Class 2 hitches have a 1-1/4″ receiver and generally only go up to 3,500 lbs. On the other hand, class 3 hitches have a 2″ receiver and can range up to 8,000 lbs. gross trailer weight.
What is a Class 5 receiver hitch?
Do I have a Class 3 or 4 hitch?
Hitch Class Comparison Chart
| Hitch Class | Common Applications | GTW Capacity (lbs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Cars and crossovers | Up to 2,000 |
| Class 2 | Cars, crossovers and minivans | Up to 3,500 |
| Class 3 | Crossovers, vans, SUVs and trucks | Up to 8,000 |
| Class 4 | Trucks and SUVs | Up to 10,000 |
What is a Class 2 or Class 3 hitch?
Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to 3,500 lbs in GTW and up to 525 lbs in TW. Class III, on the other hand, have a 2 inch receiver and have up to 8,000 lbs GTW and 800 lbs TW.
Which is Better Class 2 or Class 3 trailer hitch?
Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to 3,500 lbs in GTW and up to 525 lbs in TW. A Class III hitch is rated to tow heavier loads; the max GTW is 4,000 lbs and the max TW is 600 lbs.