CURT 40085 Raw Steel Trailer Hitch Ball, 30,000 lbs, 2-5/16-Inch Diameter, 1-1/4 x 2-5/8-Inch Shank

Works as it should, just either keep it inside when not being used, or keep a thin layer of grease/oil on it if you leave it on your truck, it is raw steel and will rust if you dont. Ive had several that were chrome plated, and eventually the chrome starts peeling off. Thats why I chose this ball. Nice machined finish, looks great.

Company transports a skidsteer often our previous ball and hitch busted under the weight while driving. This one seems to have no problem under the 13000 to 17000 lbs. Well built. Just make sure you tighten your nut on tight.

Does not have the finish shown in the photo, and it got very rusty on the shank, and around the threads. If I ever have to remove it, Ill probably have to cut the nut off with a torch. The ball shown wouldnt have rusted. this ball is bare, white steel If you dont care about that, consider this a 5 star rating.

MADE IN CHINA

Works as advertised

it has the strength rating that i have been looking for . the finish is of raw steel . just have to keep it oiled.

Heavy duty, long shank.

As described. Would purchase again

CURT makes the best heavy duty products!

I purchased and paid extra for the stainless steel ball to stop rust. I had the ball for 2 weeks, it was not on the vehicle that entire time, the shank was covered with rust. I called Curt Industries, after shufling me 3 times from answering, to customer service, to technical support, they told me the ball is not stainless steel, it is only covered with stainless steel and it was going to rust. They told me to return it.