CTA-061780 – Best 6t Pintle Hook Combo
Price
$245.00 Inc.GST
Combination Pintle Hook:
✓ Adaptable Towing: 6t Ring, 3.5t Ball
✓ Bonus Towball Protector
✓ Suits Heavy-Duty Truck Towing Applications
✓ Forged from Strong Carbon Steel
✓ Tested by Queensland University
✓ Dynamic Tested to 2,000,000 cycles at Full Load
Designed and Manufactured by Couplemate™ Australia.
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The Couplemate™ Original Combination Pintle Hook
The Genuine Couplemate™ Combination Pintle Hook is engineered to provide ultimate convenience and consistently safe towing. Instantly recognisable by its signature yellow horn, this heavy-duty hitch eliminates the need to switch vehicle receivers constantly. It is the preferred choice across the Australian agricultural, logistics, and mining industries.
Product Description
Key Features & Specifications
Towing Capacities
- 50mm Ball Couplings: Up to 3,500kg ATM
- 75mm Ring Couplings: Up to 6,000kg ATM
Technical Specifications
- D-Value Rating: 33.6 kN
- Tow Ball Torque: 1067 Nm
- Mounting Hole Centres: 45mm x 85mm
- Finish: Premium Powder-Coated
- CTA-061780
Material Composition
- Hitch Body: Forged SAE1045 Steel
- Tow Ball: HT4140 Alloy Steel
- Chain & Clip: SAE1008 / SS400 Stainless Steel
Package Contents
- 1 x PINTLEHOOK-500 Combination Pintle Hook
- 1 x CM508 Towball Protector (Bonus)
- 1 x Pintle Safety Chain, Clip, and Pin
- 4 x Grade 8 1/2″ Mounting Bolts
- 4 x Spring Washers and Nuts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a CTA pintle hook and a non-CTA pintle hook?
A Component Type Approval (CTA) ensures the hitch complies with strict Australian design rules. Without a CTA-approved pintle hook, a commercial vehicle or heavy trailer cannot pass road transport registration or re-registration if it has lapsed.
What is a D-Value, and why is it critical?
Please do not dismiss the D-Value rating. Miscalculating this formula has cost transport operators over $100,000 in regulatory fines and liabilities. The D-Value defines the dynamic weight relationship for your specific truck-trailer combination. It dictates the exact legal weight limits you can tow based on the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of the tow vehicle.
How is a D-Value applied in the real world?
D-Values assign real-world safety limits. For instance, a 10-tonne trailer towed by a 10-tonne truck requires a D-value of 49kN. A 20-tonne truck towing a 6-tonne trailer requires a 45kN rating. Engineers rigorously test components to these dynamic values to guarantee structural safety under load.
Compliance & Verification
Related Products and Spares
The Couplemate™ 6t Premium Combination Pintle Hook is engineered for versatile, heavy-duty towing. Designed in Australia to withstand the harshest environments, including mining and agriculture, this single-piece system delivers ultimate safety and adaptability by accommodating both ring couplings and standard 50mm ball couplings.
Key Advantages
- Dual-Function Adaptability: Seamlessly switch between a 6-tonne ring coupling (3-inch lunette ring) and a 3.5-tonne 50mm tow ball without swapping out your physical hitch hardware.
- Reduced Component Wear: Unlike standard combination hitches, where the pintle ring pulls against the tow ball shank, the Couplemate™ Premium design features a wider, cast-iron body that matches the pintle ring diameter. This significantly reduces movement and eliminates premature wear.
- Compliant & Heavy-Duty: Engineered with a certified D-Value of 26.7 kN and a V-Value of 16 kN, ensuring full compliance with Australian Design Rules (ADR 62/02) for commercial and light truck setups.
- Premium Materials: Constructed with a high-grade cast iron body and a robust K1045 steel tow ball, supplied complete with Grade 8 high-tensile mounting bolts, a tethered safety pin, and a clip.
Risks of Using Non-Genuine Counterfeits
- Catastrophic Structural Failure: Non-genuine alternatives often utilise inferior, porous castings or lower-grade steel that cannot reliably handle a 6-tonne shock load, risking severe failure during transit.
- Accelerated Ball & Ring Damage: Counterfeit designs rarely match the exact diameter profiles of standard towing rings. This loose fit causes aggressive metal-on-metal slapping, rapidly destroying both the hitch and your trailer’s coupling.
- Lack of Regulatory Compliance: Cheap imitations typically skip rigorous static and dynamic testing, meaning they lack legal ADR 62/02 compliance stamps required for Australian roads.
- Insurance & Liability Voidance: Using non-genuine, unapproved towing components can void your commercial vehicle insurance and create significant legal liability for the operator in the event of an accident.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What are the exact weight ratings for this combination pintle hook?
A: It is rated at a maximum capacity of 6,000kg (6 tonnes) when towing with a ring coupling, and 3,500kg (3.5 tonnes) when utilising the 50mm tow ball. - Q: What is the mounting bolt pattern size?
A: The unit features standard heavy-duty truck dimensions with hole spacings measuring 85mm horizontally by 45mm vertically, utilising the four supplied 1/2″ Grade 8 bolts. - Q: Do I need a protector for the tow ball when using a ring coupling?
A: While the pintle ring pulls directly against the wider cast body of the hitch, using a pintle tow ball protector cap is highly recommended to protect the top of the 50mm ball from superficial knocks and debris. - Q: Is this product legal for use across all states in Australia?
A: Yes. The Couplemate™ PINTLEHOOK-500 pintle hook is fully tested, manufactured to strict engineering standards, and complies fully with ADR 62/02 regulations.
Additional information
| Weight | 5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 20 × 20 cm |
| CTA Approval | 061780 |
| Brand | Couplemate |
| Capacity | 50mm Ball, 75mm Ring |
| D-Value | 33.6kN |
| Materials | SAE1045 (Forged) |
| Tow Ball Size | 50mm |
Our Service Lifetime Warranty
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Couplemate™ is a manufacturer and vendor of high-quality towing, trailer, and caravan components. Couplemate™ Core Goods and Custom Work are guaranteed to be free of defects for the service lifetime of the product when used as intended.
Warranties are non-transferrable and Couplemate™ requires satisfactory proof of purchase prior to issuing a remedy. The full Couplemate™ Warranty Policy can be found in the Terms & Conditions: Section 8 – Consumer Guarantees & Warranty.
Warranties are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If something is wrong with your order, please contact our team.
60-Day Returns
After 60 years of experience, we know that life has its unpredictable moments.
All Couplemate™ orders (online, over the phone, or in-store) have a 60 day period for change-of-mind returns and exchanges. There are some items that can’t be returned and some returns may incur a 15% restocking fee.
You can view our full policy for change-of-mind returns here.
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CTA give me assurance that this product has been tested in Australia to the law and has unrestricted road use when used as directed.