75mm Pintle Ring Coupling – 49kN
Australian-made and ADR-approved, the Couplemate™ 75mm Pintle Ring Coupling is for heavy-duty towing.
An example of a rating is a 10-t trailer towed by a 10-truck; the D-value is 49kn. (Refer to the table below for the calculation of your towing combination.)
Another example is a 20-ton truck that can tow a 6-ton trailer; the D-Value is 45kN. The table below shows variable towing capacities.
The CM255 Ring Coupling is vital to the Couplemate™ Core towing range. It is a popular and reliable choice on trailers Australia-wide.
With a 75mm (3″) internal diameter, the Couplemate™ Pintle Ring suits a variety of Pintle Hooks. When towing with Combination-type Pintle Hooks, Couplemate™ recommends using a Tow Ball Protector to increase product lifespan and reduce noise.
The CM255 Pintle Hook Ring Coupling requires four M16 high-tensile bolts to attach to the trailer drawbar (not included).
With a complete 12-month warranty, you can feel confident towing around Australia. Read our warranty policy online here.
Product Specifications
- SKU: CM255
- Towing Capacity: 6000kg (6.0t)
- D-Value: 47.5kN
- Hole Spacings: 180mm x 52mm
- Australian Design Rules ADRs
View the complete Engineering drawing by clicking here.
What Pintle Hooksare compatible with this Ring Coupling?
- Premium Combination Pintle Hook
- 3.5t Combination Pintle Hook – 6t Ring Coupling
- 6.0t Combination Pintle Hook (33.6kN)
- Truck Pintle Hooks – CTA Approved
ADR Approved Pintle Ring Coupling
The CM255 Fixed Pintle Hook Ring Coupling falls under ADR 62 and has been granted a Component Type Approval (CTA-045953).
Buying a product with a CTA number assures customers that the product has been developed, tested, and presented to the market with no development or manufacturing corners cut. In a sense, a CTA assigns pedigree to a component, providing a testament of quality.
When you purchase from Couplemate™, CTA-related documents will be available to download. As vehicle inspectors may want these certifications, all downloads are kept in your online Couplemate™ account.
To access these, go to My Account → Downloads.
D-Values for Tow Trucks
The D-value is a crucial metric that assesses the horizontal force-handling capability of a truck and trailer combination.
For example, if you have a GVM of 8500kg and an ATM of 4500kg, the minimum D-value required is 29kN.
You can work out your D-Value using the calculator below or download our D-Value Guide.
For more information on D-Values, read our technical guide here.
Additional information
Weight | 8 kg |
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Dimensions | 40 × 20 × 8 cm |
Coating | Black Powder Coated |
Materials | Ductile Iron (AS1831-500/7) |
ADR Approval | CTA-045953 |
Bolt Size | M16 |
Hole Spacings | 180mm x 52mm |
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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