{"product_id":"bulldog-2-5-16-in-chrome-hitch-ball-14-000-lb-7028500","title":"Bulldog 2-5\/16 in Chrome Hitch Ball, 14,000 lb - 7028500","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Bulldog 2-5\/16 inch chrome hitch ball handles a 14,000 pound gross trailer weight, making it the right pick for larger boat trailers, utility trailers, and car haulers. Its steel body and chrome finish stand up to weather and road salt, and the 1-1\/4 inch shank drops into most heavy-duty ball mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Bulldog's 2-5\/16 inch chrome hitch ball, rated for a 14,000 pound gross trailer weight. If you're pulling a bigger boat trailer, a loaded utility trailer, or a car hauler, this is the ball size that class of coupler is built around. The steel body and chrome finish shrug off weather and road salt, which matters when your rig lives near the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shank measures 1-1\/4 inch in diameter and 2-3\/4 inch long, so check that against your ball mount hole and thickness before you order. Bulldog builds towing gear the military and trailer makers trust, and this ball carries that same tough, no-nonsense build. It ships in a retail package. Match the ball to your coupler, torque it down to spec, and you're ready to hitch up and roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-5\/16 inch ball diameter, the standard size for heavy trailer couplers in this weight class\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e14,000 pound gross trailer weight capacity for larger boat, utility, and equipment trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1-1\/4 inch shank diameter with a 2-3\/4 inch shank length, check the fit against your ball mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChrome-finished steel resists rust and holds up to weather and road salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRetail packaged, from Bulldog, a trusted name in towing and trailering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Bulldog reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size coupler does this ball fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a 2-5\/16 inch ball, so it matches couplers marked 2-5\/16 inch. Always match the ball size stamped on your coupler exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much can this hitch ball tow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated for a 14,000 pound gross trailer weight. Your real towing limit is set by the lowest-rated part in your setup, so also check your ball mount, coupler, hitch receiver, and vehicle ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the shank dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe shank is 1-1\/4 inch in diameter and 2-3\/4 inch long. Measure your ball mount hole diameter and thickness to be sure it fits before you install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the chrome finish hold up near saltwater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eChrome plating resists rust better than bare steel, but any hitch ball that lives near saltwater benefits from a rinse after use and a light coat of grease to keep it protected and turning smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-5\/16 Inch Ball; 14000 Pound Capacity; 1-1\/4 Inch Shank Diameter\/ 2-3\/4 Inch Shank Length; Chrome; Steel; Retail Package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulldog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7028500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e042899702856\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBall Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-5\/16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGross Trailer Weight Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShank Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetail Package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What size coupler does this ball fit?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's a 2-5\/16 inch ball, so it matches couplers marked 2-5\/16 inch. 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