Tow and Trailer Hitches

What you will find here

This section lists 47 tow and trailer hitches. Prices currently range from $2.99 to $899.99 in US dollars, and every product page shows the complete table of sizes and options so you can compare without clicking through each listing.

Common uses

Buyers use tow and trailer hitches for car haulers, rollbacks and wreckers, securing vehicles by the tires or axles and roadside towing and vehicle recovery. Secure vehicles at four points and strap the tires or axles, not body panels, so the suspension can move without loosening the tie-down.

How to choose tow and trailer hitches

Compare the options and specifications in the table above and pick the size or configuration that matches your equipment and load.

Working load limits in this section run from 30-Ton to 30,000 lbs. Use the working load limit — never the breaking strength — when you plan a load.

Three steps to the right choice

1. Strap tires, not bodywork. Wheel nets and tire straps keep tension as the suspension moves.
2. Choose fittings for your deck. Flat hooks, snap hooks, J-hooks and e-track ends suit different anchor points.
3. Use the right strap for recovery. Recovery straps stretch to absorb energy; tow straps do not.

Materials compared

• Steel (20 products) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
• Aluminum (8 products) — Aluminum is light and corrosion-resistant, which makes it easy to handle and install.
• Heavy Duty Steel (2 products) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
• Alloy Steel (1 product) — Heat-treated alloy steel gives high strength for its size and is the material used for rated lifting chain and hardware.
• Hardened Steel (1 product) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.

Specifications to compare

• Capacity — the rated load for this item in the use it is designed for.
• Surface finish — the coating that protects the metal. Galvanized and zinc finishes resist rust; powder coat adds a tough painted layer.
• Working load limit (WLL) — the maximum load the item is rated to carry in normal service. For cargo securement, the WLLs of all tie-downs on a load must add up to at least half the cargo weight (FMCSA 49 CFR 393.106).

Before you buy

• Confirm the size or option matches your equipment.
• Check the rated capacity against your heaviest load.
• Compare the full option table above before clicking through.

Price guide

Starting prices in this section break down as follows: 18 products under $25; 7 products $25 to $100; 21 products $100 to $500; 1 product over $500. 47 of 47 products currently have at least one option in stock at the retailer. Larger sizes, higher ratings and multi-packs cost more, so open the option table on each product to see exactly how the price changes.

Safety and care

• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and rated limits.
• Inspect equipment before each use.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.

Brands in this section

Black Widow (11), Elevate Outdoor (9).

Reading the option tables

Every product page in this section has a full table of options. Each row is one size, length, fitting or pack quantity you can order, with its own US dollar price and stock status. Use the table to compare prices across sizes before you click through — the cheapest listing price is often for the smallest size or single pack, so check the row that matches what you actually need.

Products to compare

• Heavy Duty Greaseable Truck Trailer Cargo Dump Door Hinge — from $2.99
• 1.25″ – 2″ Anti Rattle Trailer Hitch Tightener Stabilizer Clamp — from $6.09
• 7″ Weld-On Gate Barrel Hinge w/ Back Plates & Grease Fitting – 900 lbs Load Capacity — from $9.99; Capacity: 950 lbs
• Universal Heavy Duty Trailer Coupler Lock – Red — from $19.99
• Pintle Hook Mounting Plate, 20,000 lbs — from $47.99; Working Load Limit (WLL): 20,000 lbs
• 30-Ton Heavy Duty Pintle Hook Rigid Mount Hitch PH30 — from $112.99; Working Load Limit (WLL): 30-Ton
• Black Widow Aluminum Nonfolding Motorcycle Carrier – 400 lb. Capacity — from $197.99; Capacity: 400 lbs
• Black Widow Aluminum Dirt Bike Carrier with Wheel Chock – 400 lb. Capacity — from $239.99; Capacity: 400 lbs

Buying through Global Cargo Control

We are a catalogue and buying guide. Each product links to the retailer that sells and ships it; you choose your exact option and check out on their site. Prices are checked weekly, and the price at the retailer’s checkout is final.