Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ High-Profile Latch - 2-5/16" Ball - A-Frame - 12,500 lbs
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Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ High-Profile Latch - 2-5/16" Ball - A-Frame - 12,500 lbs
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Bulldog A-Frame Trailer Coupler - BD028463
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball Coupler
- Weld-On
- 12500 lbs GTW
- Standard Coupler
- Bulldog
- Flip Latch
Heavy-duty coupler has a high-profile latch and hinged ball socket that offers a tight fit with visual indication of proper closure around the ball - all to ensure quick, easy and secure hookup.
Features:
- Heavy-duty coupler is ideal for utility, livestock, cargo and construction trailers
- Collar-Lok design offers automatic, continuously tight fit for absolute security
- Hinged ball socket makes hookup a snap
- High-strength steel is durable
- Built-in jack-attachment point allows for quick, easy mounting of round utility jack
- Visual indication of proper closure provides additional peace of mind
- A-frame design mounts to 50-degree trailer tongue
- High-profile latch for ease of use
Specs:
- Application: 50-degree A-frame
- Ball size: 2-5/16"
- Hole diameter for jack: 2-1/4"
- Length: 16-1/2"
- Capacity: 12,500 lbs
- Limited 5-year warranty
028463 Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler, A-Frame Tongue Mount, High Profile Latch, 12,500 lbs - 4B8H
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Video of Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ High-Profile Latch - 2-5/16" Ball - A-Frame - 12,500 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Bulldog A-Frame Trailer Coupler - Standard Coupler - BD028463 Review
Today were going to take a quick look at the Bulldog collar lock Coupler with high profile latch part number bd028463. Bulldog covers this coupler with limited five year warranty. It has a 12,500 pound gross trailer weight capacity. Its designed to work with 50 degree A-frame trailers. It has the standard cut and bolt pattern cut to mount a trailer jack. Now well show you how this jack operates.
It comes included with a pin that fits through the latch mechanism to prevent it from being opened. You can replace this pin with a coupler lock, sold separately, that will also secure the latch and prevent it from coming open while trailering down the road but itll also help protect against theft when you have your trailer stored. As for the mechanism well lift the handle, this collar slides back so that the spring loaded hinge jaw can open up and release the ball. Well lift our latch, the collar moves back and the jaw pops out. Well hold the jaw in and close the collar over it.
Now weve got with us a two and five sixteenth ball so well show you how it works with an actual ball. Pull our latch open. The hinge jaw pops open and it provides a little stop here for the collar to rest so you dont have to worry about it closing when youre hooking or unhooking your trailer. Weve got a two and five sixteenth ball that well fit into the socket. We can then close our jaw and let the collar close over it.
Now our ball is completely captive but it allows enough movement for it to track nicely behind eh vehicle. Well pull open our jaw and our balls free. Thats it for a quick look at the Bulldog collar lock Coupler with high profile latch for two and five sixteenth balls part number bd028463.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
- Product did not meet expectations
Customer Reviews
Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ High-Profile Latch - 2-5/16" Ball - A-Frame - 12,500 lbs - BD028463
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (593 Customer Reviews)
Heavy-duty coupler has a high-profile latch and hinged ball socket that offers a tight fit with visual indication of proper closure around the ball - all to ensure quick, easy and secure hookup.by: Lester 04/20/2024
Looks very nice and sturdy.
by: John06/14/2015
I've used these types of couplers before on my other trailers and love them! Simple operation and gives me a very secure feeling this will never come off my ball hitch. This coupler is to replace my old hard-to-operate other style coupler on my flat bed car hauler. Would've given 5 stars if it weren't that I had to work the spring loaded latch back and forth many many times and with lubrication to finally become semi-free in operation.
by: Joe 01/31/2023
Service was right on and product was delivered on time and in excellent condition. The sales person was very professional and very friendly. Have shopped several times with etrailer and have alway had great service.
by: Thom08/07/2007
Easiest hook up there is.The first time I bought one of these connectors I was in Texas. They are easy to find out there. Well I have a problem with my tow vehicle. It has a spare tire hanging right on top of my receiver ball. The connector that came with the trailer required about 6+" of space between the ball and the tire, which I did not have, I could lengthen the ball out which I definately wanted to avoid. This connector was the answer to my situation. I went up north last weekend to visit my son and when I got back this connector was setting on my front porch, this was about 4:30 PM. Before I went to bed it was installed on my trailer, after I cut the existing one off ofcourse. This connector connects up like a dream, it's self centering, has no adjustments, so you do not have to worry if it is too tight or too loose and may come apart. I modified the toung on my last trailer also and used this same connector, it's neat, sweet and compleat. I may be in the market for a load leveler kit.
by: no name02/01/2013
Very heavy duty and well made. Fits over ball and closes easily. Will never worry about trailer coming loose again.
by: Stevensville Hardware Rental08/02/2017
It was the exact match that I needed the customer servers was fantastic and help me out a lot and was quick and fast delivery thanks.
by: Dennis12/19/2021
We are still missing part of our order that you are showing was delivered. We received a hitch and box of bolts.
by: Becky I11/28/2015
Exactly what I was looking for.
Can't be beat for ease of use and safety. Once locked on it stays securely in place.
by: Max 02/19/2020
Exactly what I ordered. Shipped quickly.
The box had sharp pieces of the hitch sticking out of it when it arrived.
by: Jenny 09/08/2022
exactly as I ordered. Speedy shipping. installed wonderfully
by: Fabian05/03/2019
Strong product on time deliver good service thanks...and thanks for you help too.. fo
by: Heidi 11/17/2019
Was exactly what we ordered and what we needed it was delivered in a very timely manner!
by: Bob06/20/2016
Solid connection
by: Craig 02/13/2024
by: Douglas 03/03/2020
Looks like everything I wanted!!
by: Terry04/27/2018
Very pleased with item shipping Great and Stacey A very helpful Thanks
by: Andrew 09/28/2021
Exactly as advertised. Just what I nee ded.
by: Gary 12/08/2023
by: Marvin 02/13/2023
by: Kyle 08/17/2021
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by: David 08/01/2021
by: Civilguy04/16/2022
Five star service from etrailer, and maybe a two or three-star product from Bulldog. Aside from the rust and the fact that the collar is so stiff that it can't be operated by hand, the fabrication on the steel attachment plate is poor. The holes for the tongue jack are punched out, twice in some cases, resulting in an enlarged hole, but there are no threads for the tongue jack so you'll have to fumble around and use nuts underneath. The vertical angles on the steel are wrong, so it will splay out at the bottom and won't fit tightly to the A-frame and you will need to shim it out. The interior of the casting is full of weld spatter that will chafe the tow ball. I bought the less-expensive Ram sleeve-lock coupler under a Curt label and the fabrication is much better, having none of the problems the BullDog did. etrailer kindly sent me an RMA to return the BullDog.
by: James 01/24/2024
The best coupler we have used for our construction business. I have been using these for 14 years now without any problems. We replace them every 5 years at about 160,000 miles when we purchase new trailers. I currently need three now but they have been out of stock for several months. Still waiting for new stock to arrive so I can order. I feel safe with this type coupler and my employees also like the security it provides.
by: James10/01/2022
Don’t buy this!!! It literally does not work. You can’t open the coupling because it was built incorrectly. There isn’t enough room to slide the coupling back. Of course I didn’t realize this until I had mounted it on my trailer. etrailer customer service is about to get an earful!
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John
6/13/2016
Spring loaded clam shell still stiff in opening completely. Other than that, factory welds are showing no signs of stress or cracks. Original star rating remains the same.