Material of Curt Hitch Ball # C40094 for Best Welding Filler

Question:

What is the ball made out of... Mild Steel type or a higher grade steel?Curt Hitch Ball # C40094 Is it 100 weldable with standard .035 wire feed or 7018 stick rods? Thanx

asked by: GREGORY A

Expert Reply:

The Replacement Ball for Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate Hitch - Raw Steel - 2-5/16" Diameter - 30K # C40094 is a weldable high-strength steel alloy that is heat treated. It is designed as a replacement part for the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500 which uses a 3/8 inch plate to get a 30,000 lb capacity rating.

For best results you will want to use a filler metal that is high yield comparable. My contact at Curt can't give you what wire to use or the speed in which to feed it.

expert reply by: Jason S