When you're towing a heavy travel trailer, fifth-wheel-compatible trailer, or large bumper-pull RV, the hitch ball is the single point where everything connects. The B&W Hitches HB94009 is a forged steel 2-5/16 inch ball with a 2 inch shank diameter and 3-1/2 inch shank length -- built to the same exacting standards that have made B&W one of the most trusted names in towing hardware. If your current ball is worn, undersized for your trailer coupler, or simply the wrong shank length for your receiver, this is the direct replacement to reach for.
B&W Hitches manufactures this ball from forged steel rather than cast steel, a critical distinction for towing safety. Forging aligns the grain structure of the metal, producing a ball that is significantly stronger and more impact-resistant than cast equivalents. That matters when you're hauling tens of thousands of pounds down a mountain grade or across rough roads.
The 2-5/16 inch ball diameter is the standard for larger travel trailers and many gooseneck-style couplers. The 2 inch shank diameter and 3-1/2 inch shank length give you the thread engagement depth needed for thick receiver shanks, weight-distribution hitch heads, and adjustable ball mounts that have taller receiver plates. If your current setup uses a standard 1-1/4 inch shank ball, this is a step up in both size and capacity.
Forged grain structure delivers superior strength and fatigue resistance compared to cast steel balls -- critical for high-load towing.
Matches the standard coupler size found on most large travel trailers, toy haulers, and heavy bumper-pull rigs.
Larger shank diameter provides greater contact area and thread engagement, reducing stress on the ball mount under load.
Extra shank length accommodates thick receiver plates, adjustable mounts, and applications requiring more thread engagement depth.
B&W Hitches produces hitch balls in a range of shank diameters, ball diameters, and shank lengths to cover virtually every towing application. The HB94009 sits in the heavy-duty tier: the 2-5/16 inch ball diameter and 2 inch shank are spec'd for tow vehicles and trailer combinations that exceed the capacity range of smaller 1 inch or 1-1/4 inch shank balls. This ball is commonly paired with B&W's own adjustable ball mounts, turnover ball gooseneck systems, and aftermarket weight-distribution heads that use a 2-5/16 inch coupler.
If you are running a B&W Companion or Turnoverball gooseneck hitch and need a standalone hitch ball for a secondary receiver or bumper-pull application, the HB94009 is the correct heavy-duty selection from the B&W catalog.
Installation is straightforward: insert the shank through the ball mount hole from the top, thread on the provided nut from below, and torque to the specification appropriate for the ball mount and tow rating. Always use a torque wrench -- hand-tight is not sufficient for a loaded hitch ball. Recheck torque after the first 50 miles of towing with a new ball installation.