Products – Which Hitch?

Whether you are towing a small personal watercraft or a trailer loaded with up to 15,000 pounds, Putnam Hitch Products has the receiver hitch designed to handle the weight. Specializing in custom fit hitches, we analyze each vehicle’s towing capabilities and set to work developing the correct hitch to optimize towing safety.

What hitch is the correct hitch for you? Go to our Hitch Class Selector for help on determining which hitch is the right one for your tow vehicle.

To determine the hitches available for your vehicle, go to our hitch selector. By providing us with the year, make and model of your car, truck, van or SUV, we will show you the hitches we have for your vehicle.

In the event we offer more than one class of hitch for your vehicle, here is a guide to help you make the correct choice.

Class I – The class I hitch is designed for the small vehicle. Class I hitches feature:

1-1/4" square receiver tube 2,000# MGTW 200# Maximum Tongue Weight Custom Fit Design Easier Installation Polyshield Finish Ball mount, Pin & Clip included

Class II – The class II hitch is designed for the small to mid-size vehicle. A large number of smaller vans and SUV’s are designed to use a Class II hitch. Class II hitches feature:

1-1/4" square receiver tube 3,500# MGTW 350# Maximum Tongue Weight Custom Fit Design Easier Installation Polyshield Finish Ball mount, Pin & Clip included

Class III – The Class III hitch is found on many large cars, vans, SUV’s and pickup trucks. Class III hitches feature:

2" square receiver tube Up to 5,000# Weight Carrying MGTW Up to 10,000# Weight Distribution MGTW Round Tube Design for many SUV’s "No Drill" applications available Polyshield Finish

Class IV – The Class IV hitch is found primarily on large vans, pickup trucks and a select number of SUV’s. Class IV hitches feature:

2" square receiver tube Up to 8,000# Weight Carrying MGTW Up to 12,000# Weight Distribution MGTW Polyshield Finish

Class V – The XDR – Xtra Duty Receiver - the heaviest rated 2" receiver hitch in the industry. The XDR Series Class V receiver hitches can handle the BIG loads...up to 15,000 pounds with 16,000 pound weight distribution and tongue weights up to 1,600 pounds. (As part of the XDR Series, we have produced a complete line of accessories including ball mounts and pintle mounts to help you maximize your towing system.) The XDR is made for only the toughest SUV’s and pickup trucks on the market today.

2" square receiver tube Up to 15,000# Weight Carrying MGTW Up to 16,000# Weight Distribution MGTW "No Drill" applications available Polyshield Finish

CAUTION:
Never exceed recommended towing weight limitations and restrictions as stated by the vehicle manufacturer.