So, what hitch do I put on my truck?

Bartlett Ball

The 127mm Bartlett Ball can be used in dog, tag and pig trailer configurations. However, it does have limited ability for vertical down pressure so has restricted use when buying a fixed drawbar/tag trailer.

Pros:
– Solid connection no slop at all
– Reduced wear and tear
– Easy connection
– Can be used on fixed and hinged drawbars
– Has great pull capacity
– Maximum ATM 22T

Cons:

– Limited vertical load capacity on a fixed drawbar

50mm Automatic Coupling – Ringfeder

The 50mm automatic coupling or so-called Ringfeder has been a very popular hitch for many years, it can swivel in the case of a rollover, however, has a very limited capacity for vertical down pressure so has restricted use when buying a fixed drawbar/tag trailer.

Pros:
– Easy and quick connection
– Swivels in the case of a rollover
– Mostly used on hinged drawbars/dog trailers.
– Has great pull capacity
– Maximum ATM 33T

Cons:
– Very limited vertical load capacity on a fixed drawbar/tag trailers.

Pintle Hook

Pintle Hook
The heavy-duty pintle hook is becoming a more popular hitch due to its vertical load capacity and quick connection times.

Pros:
– 9t vertical load capacity
– Quick and easy connection
– Has great pull capacity
– Maximum ATM 28T

Cons:
– The hitch has slop when towing, causing wear and tear.

Drake Flying Saucer Hitch

The Flying saucer hitch has the greatest vertical load capacity of up to 12 tonnes, however, is very cumbersome to connect requires tools for connection and disconnection.

Pros:
– 12t Vertical load capacity
– Solid connection no slop at all.
– Has great pull capacity
– Reduced wear and tear
– Maximum ATM 29T

Cons:
– Slow and difficult connection
– Requires tools
– Expensive

Drake Flying Saucer Hitch
In conclusion, what hitch should you use?
To maximise payload on a fixed drawbar trailer/tag trailer, we recommend using the Wallace Forge pintle hook with a booster, this gives you the most vertical load capacity, fast and easy connection.