The CURT ATV tow ball / lawn tractor hitch ball is the ideal solution for towing with your four wheeler, UTV or lawnmower. It is built with high-strength steel, covered in a durable finish, tested for tough jobs and engineered to offer an industry-standard fit. CURT ATV tow balls and lawn tractor hitch balls allow you to turn your all-terrain vehicle or tractor into a useful work machine. Each ball is constructed from hot-forged steel, giving it reliable strength for the trail or yardwork ahead. The hot-forged steel is then coated in a chrome-plated finish that maximizes resistance to the elements, whether you're facing rain, snow, sleet or mud. To ensure that this ATV tow ball / lawn tractor hitch ball can keep up with you and your hardworking vehicle, it is thoroughly tested to U.S. VESC V-5 specifications, promoting safe towing whatever your task may be. The ball is rated for up to 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight, making it an excellent choice for towing smaller utility trailers and landscape trailers, as well as gear haulers and even teardrop campers (capacity limited to lowest-rated towing component). For the easiest possible hookup, this ATV tow ball or lawn tractor hitch ball features industry-standard dimensions. The trailer ball itself has a diameter of 1-7/8", allowing it to fit virtually any 1-7/8" trailer coupler. The shank of the trailer ball has 5/8" diameter to fit a trailer ball tongue on the back of your four wheeler, UTV or lawn mower or a standard ball mount. The shank is 1-3/4" long and has fine threads for maximum holding strength.