Weigh Safe Ball Mounts/Receivers

Why Weigh Safe Ball Mounts Stand Apart

When it comes to ball mounts and receivers, most products ask you to guess — Weigh Safe asks you to know. Since debuting at the 2013 SEMA Show, where they won Best New Tools and Equipment Product, Weigh Safe has built its entire identity around a single, safety-defining innovation: a patented built-in tongue weight scale integrated directly into the ball mount. No separate gauge, no trip to the weigh station, no guesswork before you pull out of the driveway.

The Science Behind the Scale

The mechanism is elegantly simple. When a trailer is coupled to the hitch ball, the downward load compresses an internal hydraulic piston sitting in a bed of oil. That pressure is instantly translated into a readable tongue weight measurement on the built-in gauge. The result is a real-time, accurate reading every single time you hook up — making it immediately clear whether your load needs to be shifted before you hit the road.

This matters because tongue weight — the downward force a loaded trailer exerts on the hitch ball — should typically fall between 10% and 15% of the gross trailer weight. Too little or too much can cause dangerous trailer sway, loss of vehicle control, and compromised braking. Weigh Safe's built-in scale takes the guesswork out of this critical calculation.

Product Lines: Fixed Height & Adjustable Drop

Weigh Safe offers their signature tongue-weight technology across two primary ball mount configurations:

• Fixed Height Ball Mount: Constructed from 6061 T6 billet aluminum with a solid-block design, rated for up to 10,000 lbs GTW and 1,500 lbs tongue weight. Lighter than comparable steel mounts while being fully rustproof, it's the straightforward solution for drivers with a single trailer setup.
• Adjustable Drop Hitch (including the 180° and Steel 180 PRO): Available in 4", 6", 8", and 10" drop lengths, with receiver shank sizes in 2", 2.5", and 3". The 180° hitch features a turnover "combo ball" that flips between 2" and 2-5/16" ball sizes instantly, covering nearly any trailer pairing. The Steel 180 PRO adds a front-facing receiver for accessory mounting and is engineered for heavy-duty towing demands. Select steel models carry GTW ratings up to 15,000 lbs or more.

All models are machined from aircraft-grade aluminum or high-strength steel to tight CNC tolerances, and the adjustable glycerin-filled gauge is designed for increased durability and long-term performance in real-world conditions.

Security & Accessories

Weigh Safe ball mounts are compatible with a full ecosystem of accessory locks, including hitch locking pins, coupler latch locks, and padlocks that can all be keyed alike — a single key for your entire towing system. Storage cases are also available to protect the mount and spare tow balls when not in use.

For drivers who tow a variety of trailers — from boats to campers to livestock trailers — the combination of adjustable drop heights, swappable ball sizes, and an always-on tongue weight gauge makes Weigh Safe ball mounts one of the most practical and safety-focused choices in the category. Explore all Weigh Safe products or browse the full ball mounts and receivers category to find the right fit for your tow vehicle.