M989A1 Trailer Pintle Hitch Plate Size Needed for Possibly Recovery ????

[61sleepercab]

I may have a long distance recovery project on a M989A1 trailer that is missing the bolt on pintle hitch ring .

What size pintle fits this ?? I am going by bad pictures and have no idea what size hitch plate to find. I hate to be out of town with the wrong size hitch stuff .

Any Info would be helpful. I have the TM but it does not give size of hitch ring plate. Mark

 

[MWMULES]

Not really sure what you mean. Are you missing one of the bolts that attaches the lunette ring to the draw bar? As far as the pintle hook goes, Duce size and up will work and with an empty weight of 11,000lbs air for the brakes would be a good idea.

 

[61sleepercab]

The trailer tongue is missing the whole ring. I found that the plate bolts are on 4.5 inch centers.

I have a Chevy 1 ton duelly and manual transmission that could tow ok if carefully done. Mark

 

[quickfarms]

Do you realize that this trailer had air bag suspension and air brakes and can only be towed by a vehicle with air brakes.

 

[emmado22]

Towing that trailer with anything less than an air brake equipped truck is illegal and inviting disaster.

 

[86m1028]

I towed mine off base to a storage place (about 7 miles) with a crewcab diesel 4x4 & wouldn't recommend it.
I forgot the weight off hand but it's twice the weight of my truck.
Ever heard the term " tail wagging the dog" ?
It can be done at slow speeds but forget about doing it in traffic.
Just my 2 cents, good luck with the recovery.

 

[Gunzy]

No, no, no. If you don't have a 5 ton(m939, or M800 series) Have the trailer shipped for safety sake. Don't invite disaster to save a buck.