Establish a rock-solid towing foundation for your heavy-duty truck or custom trailer with the Buyers Products 16400500 Weld-On Flat Plate Hitch Assembly. Engineered for permanent installation and exceptional strength, this hitch assembly is the ideal solution for fabricators, mechanics, and professionals who demand unwavering reliability. It arrives as a complete, ready-to-weld unit, featuring a pre-installed 2-5/16 inch chrome-plated trailer ball, eliminating the hassle of sourcing and assembling separate components. This integrated design ensures a perfect fit and simplifies the installation process, allowing you to create a powerful and dependable towing point tailored to your specific vehicle or equipment needs.
Unmatched Durability and Performance
At the core of this hitch assembly is a formidable 1/2 inch thick, 10-inch by 10-inch plate forged from high-strength A36 structural steel. This robust material provides an excellent base for welding, ensuring a secure and permanent bond to your vehicle’s frame, service body, or custom bumper. The raw, unfinished surface is ready for preparation and paint, allowing for a seamless, custom finish that matches your truck and protects against the elements. The assembly is rated for a substantial Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) of 10,000 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of 1,000 lbs, making it perfectly suited for hauling heavy equipment, large utility trailers, car haulers, and more. The included 2-5/16 inch ball is chrome-plated for superior corrosion resistance and long-lasting performance, even in harsh weather conditions.
Versatile and Professional-Grade Application
The 16400500 Flat Plate Hitch Assembly is designed for versatility and is a go-to component for custom towing applications. Its simple, robust design makes it a favorite for upfitting work trucks, building custom flatbeds, or reinforcing trailer frames. Whether you’re a professional fabricator outfitting a fleet of service vehicles or a serious DIYer building a custom hauler, this hitch plate provides the strength and reliability you need. This part is a testament to the quality and durability that Buyers Products is known for in the truck equipment industry. For other custom fabrication parts, check out our Uncategorized section for more solutions.
- Part Number: 16400500
- Gross Trailer Weight (GTW): 10,000 lbs
- Maximum Tongue Weight (TW): 1,000 lbs
- Ball Size: 2-5/16 Inch
- Installation Type: Weld-On
- Plate Material: A36 Structural Steel
- Plate Finish: Plain / Raw (Ready to Weld and Paint)
- Ball Finish: Chrome Plated
- Plate Dimensions (H x W): 10 in. x 10 in.
- Plate Thickness: 0.50 in.
- Included Components: Steel plate with pre-installed 2-5/16 in. trailer ball
- Application: Ideal for custom truck beds, service bodies, heavy-duty pickups, and custom trailer fabrication.




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