Capacities of Available Curt and etrailer Class III Hitches for 2021 Ford Ranger
Question:
Which hitch available for the 2021 Ford Ranger allows full use of the maximum towing capacity? Curt or etrailer?
asked by: Regina
Expert Reply:
According to the owner's manual, the 2021 Ford Ranger can tow a braked trailer weighing up to 7500 lbs with up to a 750 lb tongue weight.
The Curt # C13417 and etrailer hitches # e63ZR have 6000 lb towing/900 lb tongue weight. Additionally, the towing capacites of the Curt and etrailer hitches increase to 8000 lb towing/900 lb tongue weight if you have a weight distribution system. I attached a video of these hitches for you to check out.
Although you'll be limited to the 750 lb tongue weight capacity of the vehicle, in order to use the full 7500 lb towing capacity of the vehicle you'll want to use a weight distribution system.
To complete your towing setup, you'll also need a ball mount like # C45310, a # PC3 hitch pin and # A-90 for a 2 inch or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.
If you don't have the tow package, you can install a 7-way trailer connector using part # C56431.
I've linked to install videos for the recommended wiring harness.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise, 2" Drop - 9-3/8" Long - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1-1/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- etrailer
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