Buyers Products 2 Inch Pintle Hook Mounting Plate slides into a 2 in. receiver to provide a mounting plate for a variety of pintle hooks and combination hitches. You can mount a pintle hook at either a high or low position to accommodate trailer height. The strong, durable construction features continuous welds and a black powder-coated finish for corrosion resistance.
Specifications
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Finish | Powder-Coat |
| Height (in.) | 12.50 |
| Horizontal Hole Spacing | 3.375 |
| Length (in.) | 12.25 |
| M.G.T.W. (lbs) | 10,000 |
| M.V.L. (lbs) | 2,000 |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Mount Type | Pintle Mount |
| Mounting Hole Size (in.) | 0.531 |
| No. of Mounting Positions | 6 |
| Pairs of Holes | 7 |
| Receiver Size (in.) | 2.0 |
| Shank Type | Solid |
| Vertical Hole Spacing | 1.75 |
The Retail Packaged PM812 Pintle Hitch Mounting Plate from Buyers Products represents a pinnacle of engineering and practical design for robust towing applications. Engineered to seamlessly integrate with standard 2-inch receiver hitches, this mounting plate provides a highly versatile and dependable foundation for a broad spectrum of pintle hooks and combination hitches. Its comprehensive design philosophy focuses on maximizing adaptability, enhancing safety, and ensuring enduring performance across demanding operational environments, making it an indispensable component for professionals in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and other heavy-duty industries requiring reliable trailer coupling.
At the core of the PM812's superior performance is its meticulously selected material composition: high-grade carbon steel. Carbon steel is renowned for its exceptional tensile strength, yield strength, and fatigue resistance, properties that are critically important in towing applications where components are subjected to dynamic stresses, shock loads, and continuous vibrational forces. Unlike lesser materials, carbon steel provides the structural rigidity and load-bearing capacity necessary to safely manage substantial trailer weights and vertical loads without compromising structural integrity over time. The solid shank design further augments this inherent strength. A solid shank, as opposed to a hollow counterpart, eliminates potential internal stress concentrations and provides a continuous load path, significantly increasing resistance to bending, torsion, and shear forces. This design choice directly contributes to the 10,000-pound Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (M.G.T.W.) and 2,000-pound Maximum Vertical Load (M.V.L.) ratings, ensuring that the PM812 meets and often exceeds industry safety standards for heavy-duty towing.
The manufacturing process of the PM812 is characterized by precision and quality. Continuous welds are a hallmark of its construction, signifying a commitment to structural integrity. Continuous welds, specifically full penetration welds, ensure a homogeneous bond between mating surfaces, distributing stress uniformly across the joint and eliminating potential failure points associated with intermittent or inadequate welding. This method prevents the initiation of cracks under cyclical loading and enhances the overall fatigue life of the component. The integration of advanced welding techniques contributes significantly to the plate's robust durability, allowing it to withstand the rigorous demands of sustained heavy towing without degradation in performance or safety. Each weld is executed to exacting standards, underscoring Buyers Products' dedication to delivering components that inspire confidence in the most challenging scenarios.
The PM812's design prioritizes adaptability, a crucial factor for fleets and individuals operating diverse equipment and trailers. With six distinct mounting positions and seven pairs of precisely spaced holes, the plate offers an unparalleled degree of vertical adjustability for pintle hooks and combination hitches. This extensive range allows operators to precisely match the coupler height of the trailer to the towing vehicle, regardless of variations in vehicle suspension, tire size, or trailer drawbar height. The vertical hole spacing of 1.75 inches provides fine-tuned adjustments, enabling the achievement of an optimal towing angle. An accurately leveled trailer is paramount for several reasons: it ensures even tire wear across all trailer axles, maintains proper brake engagement, optimizes weight distribution to prevent excessive tongue weight or trailer sway, and enhances overall stability and control, thereby improving towing safety and fuel efficiency. The horizontal hole spacing of 3.375 inches and a mounting hole size of 0.531 inches are standardized dimensions, guaranteeing broad compatibility with a wide array of commercially available pintle hooks and combination hitches, facilitating seamless integration and interchangeability within an existing equipment fleet.
Environmental resilience is another critical attribute of the PM812. The entire unit is meticulously coated with a black powder-coat finish. This advanced finishing process begins with meticulous surface preparation to ensure optimal adhesion. Powder coating involves electrostatically applying a dry powder, typically a blend of polymer resins, curing agents, pigments, and additives, to the carbon steel surface. The charged powder particles adhere to the grounded metal object. Subsequently, the part is heated in a curing oven, causing the powder to melt, flow, and chemically crosslink into a smooth, durable finish. This thermosetting polymer layer provides significantly superior protection compared to conventional liquid paints. The powder-coat finish on the PM812 offers exceptional resistance to chipping, scratching, abrasion, and, most importantly, corrosion. In environments where road salts, moisture, gravel, and harsh chemicals are prevalent, this robust barrier protects the underlying carbon steel from rust and degradation, extending the service life of the mounting plate and maintaining its aesthetic appeal even after years of strenuous use. The black color offers a professional, low-maintenance appearance that complements most vehicle and equipment aesthetics.
The dimensional specifications of the PM812 further underscore its intelligent design. With an overall height of 12.50 inches and a length of 12.25 inches, the mounting plate provides ample surface area for secure attachment of various towing accessories while maintaining a manageable profile. The 2.0-inch receiver size ensures universal compatibility with the vast majority of Class III, IV, and V receiver hitches found on light-duty to heavy-duty trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles. This standardization simplifies inventory management for businesses and provides confidence for individual users that the component will fit their existing vehicle infrastructure. The carefully considered dimensions ensure adequate ground clearance and proper alignment without interfering with vehicle or trailer components during operation or maneuvering.
As a Retail Packaged product, the PM812 (Product Model 812) is presented with the end-user in mind. This packaging ensures that the product arrives in pristine condition, protected from transit damage and clearly labeled with essential information, including model number, specifications, and installation guidance. This professional presentation reflects Buyers Products’ commitment to a high-quality user experience from the moment of purchase. For retailers, this translates to simplified display and robust shelf appeal, while for consumers, it offers immediate access to critical product details and confirms the authenticity and reliability of a genuine Buyers Products component. The "PM812" designation itself identifies a specific, tested, and cataloged solution, assuring consistency and performance predictability.
The application range for the PM812 Pintle Hitch Mounting Plate is broad, extending across various professional sectors. In construction, it facilitates the safe towing of heavy equipment trailers, air compressors, generators, and utility trailers. Landscaping professionals can rely on it for transporting brush chippers, large utility trailers, and material haulers. Municipal and government fleets utilize pintle systems for their durability and secure coupling, making the PM812 an ideal choice for utility trailers, equipment transport, and specialized service vehicles. Agricultural operations benefit from its robust construction when moving implements, livestock trailers, and irrigation equipment. For recreational users with heavy-duty demands, such as towing large boats, toy haulers, or expedition trailers, the PM812 offers the peace of mind that comes from a securely coupled and appropriately rated towing system.
In summary, the Retail Packaged PM812 Pintle Hitch Mounting Plate from Buyers Products is more than just a component; it is a meticulously engineered towing solution. Its foundation in high-strength carbon steel, reinforced by continuous, quality welds, and protected by an advanced powder-coat finish, ensures maximum durability and corrosion resistance. The intelligent design, featuring a solid shank and extensive vertical adjustability through six mounting positions, provides unparalleled versatility to accommodate diverse trailer heights and operational requirements. With robust M.G.T.W. and M.V.L. ratings of 10,000 lbs and 2,000 lbs respectively, it stands as a testament to safety and reliability in the most demanding heavy-duty towing applications. This product embodies the technical excellence and practical innovation that professionals expect from Buyers Products, offering a dependable, long-lasting, and highly adaptable solution for secure trailer coupling on a 2-inch receiver system.
