Fulton 1 7/8" Trailer Hitch Ball, chrome forged, 1" X 2 1/8" shank This ball is made of solid steel, rated for weight up to 2000 lbs. and engineered to meet all safety requirements of VESC regulation V-5. It is cold forged for superior strength. Make sure when installing this ball to torque it to 250 ft. lbs.