
Shiplux
Pintle Hitch Towing
Pintle Hitch Towing
What Is Pintle Hitch Towing?
Pintle towing is a robust and secure method of transporting heavy loads, thanks to its coupling device! This device features a hook (the pintle) and a ring (the lunette) combination, providing a higher weight capacity and greater flexibility in movement compared to traditional ball hitch systems. Ideal for rugged or off-road conditions, pintle towing is the go-to choice for heavy-duty transportation.
Vehicles We Ship Using a Pintle Hitch
At ShipLux, we ship a variety of vehicles with pintle hitch towing, including
- Heavy Machinery
- Construction equipment including bulldozers, excavators, and loaders.
- Large Boats and Yachts
- Recreational Vehicles including larger RVs that exceed the weight limits for ball hitch towing.
- Commercial Vehicles including heavy-duty pickup trucks, buses, and large vans.
- Military Equipment
Types of Pintle Hitches We Love Using
Rigid Pintle Hitch:
Combination Pintle Hitch:
Adjustable Pintle Hitch:
Air-Assisted Pintle Hitch:
Swivel Type Pintle Hitch:
Trust our expertise in shipping your truck!
Ball Hitch Vs Pintle Hitch
Ball hitch towing is another common towing mechanism, but has distinct differences from the pintle hitch. Firstly, ball hitches are for lighter loads, including personal cars, small boats, and light trailers. While offering less movement flexibility than pintle hitches, ball hitches provide smoother towing for standard road conditions.
The Pintle Hitch Shipping Process
We start everything with our quote. It takes you 5 minutes and helps us to understand your specific shipping needs. It’s here we will learn the type and size of your vehicle or equipment, the destination, and any special requirements.
Before shipping, a thorough inspection of your vehicle or equipment is conducted to ensure it is suitable for pintle hitch transport and to note any pre-existing conditions. We carefully prepare your vehicle for transport and will provide you with an exact list of things to do. Typically, this includes securing loose parts, ensuring the vehicle is in a transport-ready state, and more.
Your vehicle is then carefully loaded onto our specialized trailers. We use industry-standard practices and equipment to secure your vehicle, ensuring it remains stable and safe throughout the journey. Throughout the transport, our experienced carriers keep constant vigilance, adapting to road conditions and ensuring the safest route possible.
Upon arrival, your vehicle is carefully offloaded. A final inspection is conducted in your presence (or designated representative) to ensure it arrives in the same condition as it left.