Huntindog wrote:
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johndeerefarmer wrote:
The receiver is not weaker when using the sleeve. The tow rating is reduced because you are only using a 2" hitch. When you leave the sleeve out you can use the 2 1/2" hitch thus your capacity increases.
No. Equalizer rates both drawbars the same. The Ford limitation has NOTHING to do with the drawbar. That is why it makes no sense. And probably why the others don't have a separate rating as well.
Equalizer may rate both drawbars the same.
But a 2.5" sq drawbar has gotta be stronger than a 2" sq drawbar, all else being equal. So it does make some sense.
