pintle vs off-road hitch

[95RRC]

Lunette & Pintle - but with a rotating Pintle hitch. I could only find one of these rotating pintle hitches in the UK - made by Dixon Bate specific for military. You pull a pin and it rotates 360deg for offroad use. Then put the pin in for highway. Love the flexibility of also taking the pintle hitch and using it in any vehicle.

 

[shogun]

Pintle;

pro - no limit range of motion, strong, reasonably common parts availability, no tools reqd, can be compatible with ball-style trailer.

con - it May make clunking noise depending on how its loaded.

Coupler;

pro - quiet, cool, uncommon.

con - range of motion limitations that may cause roll-over, expensive, extremely limited parts/repair availability.

 

[luk4mud]

Lunette & Pintle - but with a rotating Pintle hitch. I could only find one of these rotating pintle hitches in the UK - made by Dixon Bate specific for military. You pull a pin and it rotates 360deg for offroad use. Then put the pin in for highway. Love the flexibility of also taking the pintle hitch and using it in any vehicle.

Rotating pintle not lunette, correct? Any chance of getting a link?

 

[shogun]

These are also available in US. The HMMWV uses them. It does require a bit of clearance behind the pintle since it rotates on a deep shaft. Look at mil surplus shops.

 

[luk4mud]

Here is one:

http://www.easternmarine.com/245-ton-forged-swivel-type-pintle-hook-bp760a

 

[cruiseroutfit]

You can also find 360* rotating pintle that is flush mount, can be bolted direct to a chassis or to a standard 2" receiver. Here is my setup:

 

[huskyrunnr]

The Dixon Bate flush mount pintle hook was mentioned previously in this thread, along with a link to find it in the UK:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...culating-Pintle?highlight=articulating+pintle

I imported one to US and can confirm that the bolt pattern perfectly matched my US bought plate adapter that plugs into the 2" rcvr.

 

[matthewp]

I like the pintle and lunnette: Old school K.I.S.S. thinking. If you're even thinking of a rotating pintle (need/Want that kind of flexibility), my recommendation would be to save yourself the money and just go with a Max-coupler or Lock-N-roll.

 

[SwampfoxSC]

Here is another rotating pintle

http://www.buyersproducts.com/towin...ok/25-TON-FORGED-SWIVEL-TYPE-PINTLE-HOOK/246/

I want to sya Northern has some. But they don't have a spring. Just a thru bolt. which doesn't require as much clearance.

Here is a simple swivel lunette. Just keep it greased.
http://www.easternmarine.com/75-ton-forged-steel-lunette-ring-w-nut-bdb12503

 

[SwampfoxSC]

I imported one to US and can confirm that the bolt pattern perfectly matched my US bought plate adapter that plugs into the 2" rcvr.

How much did that run you? That stupid VAT and shipping had to be pricey. I would definitely be interested in something like that.

 

[huskyrunnr]

How much did that run you?

Pintle Hook: $222
Shipping UPS: $89
Brokerage Fee: $7
Duty: $8

 

[SaltCreek]

I work at Lawndale Forge, maker of Lock N Roll. We do a lot of other work here, including a lot of military contracts, but with the popularity of the new LNR design, we now spend more time on LNR than anything else, even converting a section of the shop into a Lock N Roll packing and shipping area.

The new design does NOT bind, has a solid steel bearing(upset, not bolted on), grease fitting, you can hitch up from all sorts of angles, and the thing is built like a tank. I am very biased because I see how these things are made. We should post some pictures of the process of building these things because it's ridiculous what goes into it. Aside from the laser cutting of the latch plates, every part is made in-house. There are a lot of good options out there, but I'll take the new LNR any day of the week.

 

[Lock n Roll]

You will get much more for your money with Lock N Roll. It is far stronger, easier to use, and has many more options. Visit www.locknroll.com

 

[waterboy222]

Is the Lock n Roll "really" far stronger than a 10,000# pintle?

 

[Hilldweller]

I valued the Maxx with the Jeep/Conqueror set-up. No slop.
But hard to connect ---- the Conqueror was light enough to move around though and I dealt with it.

But, as for "more for your money", my Power Wagon and bank account both love the lunette/pintle from Northern Tool.
They cost under $100 together when I got them but they're still a good value today...

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200514183_200514183
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200247824_200247824