When you are towing a heavy fifth-wheel trailer, large travel trailer, or horse trailer at the limits of what your truck can handle, the trailer ball is not the place to cut corners. The B&W Hitches HB94050 is a 2-5/16-inch chrome trailer ball rated at 16,000 lbs gross trailer weight, built to the exacting tolerances that B&W is known for in the towing industry. If you trust B&W for your gooseneck or fifth-wheel products, this ball belongs on your hitch.
The HB94050 is designed for Class V towing applications -- the highest common rating for receiver-style hitches and ball mounts. With a 2-5/16-inch ball diameter, it mates with couplers found on most large travel trailers, toy haulers, horse trailers, and equipment trailers in the 12,000 to 16,000 lb range. The chrome finish resists corrosion during long hauls, through rain, mud, and road salt, while the precision-machined ball surface keeps coupler wear to a minimum.
B&W Hitches manufactures this ball in the USA and holds the same quality standard applied to their Turnoverball gooseneck systems and Companion fifth-wheel hitches. If you are upgrading from a generic stamped-steel ball or replacing a worn unit, the HB94050 is a direct step up in material quality and dimensional accuracy.
Full Class V gross trailer weight capacity -- handles the heaviest trailers in the travel trailer and equipment categories without being overmatched.
The correct size for Class IV and Class V couplers. Fits the vast majority of large travel trailer, toy hauler, and horse trailer tongue couplers.
Polished chrome resists rust and surface corrosion. Keeps the coupler interface smooth for easy hookup and reduced wear on both ball and coupler socket.
Machined to tight tolerances by the same company that builds Turnoverball and Companion hitch systems. Consistent shank diameter and thread for secure fitment.
The 2-5/16-inch ball is the largest of the three common trailer ball diameters (1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16"). It is required for any coupler rated above roughly 10,000 lbs and is the standard size for:
Always match the ball diameter to the coupler stamped on your trailer tongue. Using a 2" ball in a 2-5/16" coupler is a dangerous mismatch and is illegal in most states.
The HB94050 uses a standard 1-inch diameter shank with a 1-inch-14 UNF thread -- the industry-standard thread specification for 2-5/16" trailer balls at this weight rating. It is compatible with ball mounts that accept a 1-inch shank, which covers the overwhelming majority of Class IV and Class V ball mount platforms from Reese, Draw-Tite, B&W, Cequent, and others.
The shank length determines clearance between the ball mount platform and the underside of the coupler. Verify the required shank length for your specific ball mount before ordering. B&W offers multiple shank length variants in the HB940xx series for different application needs.
B&W Hitches is best known for their Turnoverball gooseneck hitch systems and the Companion OEM fifth-wheel hitch series. Their trailer balls and ball mounts are manufactured to the same quality standards and are designed to complement their hitch platforms. The HB94050 is part of B&W's trailer ball lineup, with part numbers in the HB940xx range covering different shank lengths and finish options at the 2-5/16" / 16K rating level.