Drop/Rise Guide
Receiver Hitch Drop, Rise & Tow Rating Guides
Never exceed the lowest applicable gross trailer weight or tongue-weight rating of any component in your towing setup. Evaluate each limit separately. Attachment ratings do not increase the hitch base’s ratings. In the table, each pair means maximum trailer weight / maximum tongue weight in pounds. Attachment ratings do not increase the hitch base rating.
Choose the section for your hitch type and frame. Ranges are attachment-specific; do not use a different hitch type’s table. For Original 7-hole, Trail Force 10-hole or Super Drop 12-hole air receivers, use the dedicated guide on that product page.
Air receivers — 8-hole frame
Maximum attachment ratings in pounds: trailer weight / tongue weight.
| Attachment |
Drop / rise range |
Maximum trailer weight / tongue weight (lb) |
| Combo Ball |
Level to 4.5″ Drop |
2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000
2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000 |
| Drop Ball |
4.5″ to 8.5″ Drop |
2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000
2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000 |
| Raised Ball |
2″ Rise to 2″ Drop |
2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000
2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000 |
| Pintle Hook (SH-333) |
3″ to 7″ Drop |
20,000 / 2,000 |
| Raised Pintle Hook (SH-335) |
Level to 5″ Drop |
20,000 / 2,000 |
| Pintle & Ball — Complete SH-334-2 / SH-334-25 Attachments
|
3″ to 7″ Drop |
Pintle mode (with proper ball installed): 16,000 lb GTW / 3,000 lb TW.
2″ ball mode (SH-334-2): 12,000 lb GTW / 3,000 lb TW.
2-5/16″ ball mode (SH-334-25): 16,000 lb GTW / 3,000 lb TW. |
| Drawbar |
Level to 4.5″ Drop |
20,000 / 0 |
| Clevis Mount |
3.5″ Drop to 7.5″ Drop |
20,000 / 0 |
Impact / Impact Max cushion hitches
Hitch base limits: Impact: 14,000 lb trailer weight / 1,400 lb tongue weight. Impact Max: 20,000 lb trailer weight / 2,000 lb tongue weight.
Maximum attachment ratings in pounds: trailer weight / tongue weight.
| Attachment |
Drop / rise range |
Maximum trailer weight / tongue weight (lb) |
| Combo Ball |
4″ Rise to 4″ Drop |
2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000
2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000 |
| Drop Ball |
Level to 7.5″ Drop |
2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000
2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000 |
| Raised Ball |
5″ Rise to 3″ Drop |
2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000
2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000 |
| Pintle Hook (SH-333) |
1″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop |
20,000 / 2,000 |
| Raised Pintle Hook (SH-335) |
3.5″ Rise to 4″ Drop |
20,000 / 2,000 |
| Pintle & Ball — Complete SH-334-2 / SH-334-25 Attachments
|
1″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop |
Pintle mode (with proper ball installed): 16,000 lb GTW / 3,000 lb TW.
2″ ball mode (SH-334-2): 12,000 lb GTW / 3,000 lb TW.
2-5/16″ ball mode (SH-334-25): 16,000 lb GTW / 3,000 lb TW. |
| Drawbar |
4″ Rise to 4″ Drop |
20,000 / 0 |
| Clevis Mount |
1.5″ Rise to 5.5″ Drop |
20,000 / 0 |
XR series — 8-hole frame
For the XR 10-hole frame, the existing specification adds 2 inches of drop and rise. Confirm the selected frame and attachment.
Maximum attachment ratings in pounds: trailer weight / tongue weight.
| Attachment |
Drop / rise range |
Maximum trailer weight / tongue weight (lb) |
| Combo Ball |
4″ Rise to 4″ Drop |
2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000
2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000 |
| Drop Ball |
Level to 7-1/2″ Drop |
2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000
2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000 |
| Raised Ball |
5″ Rise to 3″ Drop |
2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000
2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000 |
| Pintle Hook (SH-333) |
1″ Rise to 7″ Drop |
20,000 / 2,000 |
| Raised Pintle Hook (SH-335) |
3.5″ Rise to 4″ Drop |
20,000 / 2,000 |
| Pintle & Ball — Complete SH-334-2 / SH-334-25 Attachments
|
1″ Rise to 7″ Drop |
Pintle mode (with proper ball installed): 16,000 lb GTW / 3,000 lb TW.
2″ ball mode (SH-334-2): 12,000 lb GTW / 3,000 lb TW.
2-5/16″ ball mode (SH-334-25): 16,000 lb GTW / 3,000 lb TW. |
| Drawbar |
4″ Rise to 4″ Drop |
20,000 / 0 |
| Clevis Mount |
1-1/2″ Rise to 6-1/2″ Drop |
20,000 / 0 |
Sway-control-tab mounts: Use the range and ball rating for the corresponding combo, drop or raised ball mount. Confirm compatibility with your selected hitch.
No Ball Mount: A compatible, properly rated attachment is required for towing; the base alone does not provide a towing connection.
Choose the drop or rise your trailer needs
Measure on level ground with the trailer level. “Level” means zero drop or rise. How to choose the right drop hitch (opens in a new tab).
Follow the lowest rating: These are attachment ratings, not a guarantee of your complete hitch capacity. Never exceed the lowest applicable trailer-weight or tongue-weight limit of the vehicle, receiver, hitch base, attachment, ball or trailer. A higher-rated attachment does not increase a lower-rated hitch base’s capacity. Use the marked tongue-weight rating; it is not calculated from towing capacity.
Drawbar, cushioned drawbar and SH-360 clevis: 0 lb vertical tongue load; these mounts are not for use with a hitch ball.
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