Weight of Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Hitch BXW1500
Question:
I would like to know the weight of the shank and hitch head for the Blue Ox sway pro hitch. I prefer not lift heavy items for health reasons. Is an aluminum shank perhaps an option with this hitch? Thank you
asked by: James B
Helpful Expert Reply:
The shank weighs 20 lbs, and the hitch head weighs 25 lbs for the SwayPro weight distribution hitch you asked about:
- Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs # BXW1500
As a whole the SwayPro # BXW1500 weighs 90 lbs, which is the lightest you can get for this type of system. As for an aluminum shank, that would not be an option; the reason for that is an aluminum shank would not be able to withstand the amount of force and torque required for a weight distribution hitch. So they do need to use a steel shank like the one included with this hitch.
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Severe Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Blue Ox
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