What does Class 3 trailer hitch mean?
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 a Class 3 trailer classification?
Examples of Class 3 vehicles include: A truck and dog trailer combination consisting of a rigid truck with 3 or 4 axles towing a dog trailer with 3 or 4 axles weighing more than 42.5t is an example of a class 3 heavy vehicle. • Other examples might include a B-double or road train transporting a load wider than 2.5m.
How much weight can a class 3 hitch hold?
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 the difference between a Class III and IV 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.
What is the difference between a Class 3 and Class 4 hitch?
What is the difference between weight distributing and weight carrying?
Weight carrying (WC) can be used for trailers of all classes. Weight distribution (WD), however, is used on trailers in higher classes. With WC, the weight is carried on the hitch and the rear of the tow vehicle.
What is the difference between TW and GTW?
In the trailer world GTW stands for Gross Trailer Weight, and TW means tongue weight. Gross trailer weight is the entire weight of the trailer and tongue weight is the amount of vertical load that is on the coupler of the trailer.
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.
What kind of hitch is a Class III hitch?
Class III hitches are weight carrying (WC) and also are weight distributing (WD) depending on the vehicle and hitch specifications. Not all Class III hitches are rated to be both. See the specific hitch for that information. A Class III hitch usually has a 2″ square receiver opening.
How much does a Class IV trailer hitch weigh?
Class IV hitches used as weight carrying are rated up to 10,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a 1000 lbs maximum trailer tongue weight (TW). Class IV hitches used for weight distributing are rated up to 14,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a 1400 lbs. maximum trailer tongue weight (TW).
What kind of receiver do I need for Curt Class 3 hitch?
CURT class 3 hitches come with an industry-standard 2″ x 2″ receiver. This allows you to mount a variety of hitch accessories for various types of towing. For your initial setup, you will likely need to purchase a trailer hitch ball mount.
What’s the towing capacity of a Class 2 hitch?
Even though this class of hitch has a towing capacity of up to 2,000 lbs., a smaller car may not be able to handle the additional load. Always check your vehicle’s towing capacity before you try to tow a trailer. With a GTW capacity of 3,500 lbs., the class 2 hitch is rated for towing light loads.