---
product_id: 457196045
title: "CURT 40072 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball, 3,500 lbs, 1-7/8-Inch Diameter, 1 x 3-Inch Shank"
brand: "curt"
price: "57 kr"
currency: DKK
in_stock: false
url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/457196045-curt-40072-chrome-trailer-hitch-ball-3-500-lbs-1
store_origin: DK
region: Denmark
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# 3,500 lbs towing capacity 1-7/8-inch diameter ball fit Chrome corrosion-resistant finish CURT 40072 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball, 3,500 lbs, 1-7/8-Inch Diameter, 1 x 3-Inch Shank

**Brand:** curt
**Price:** 57 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚛 Tow Boldly, Tow Smartly — The Chrome Hitch That Means Business

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CURT 40072 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball, 3,500 lbs, 1-7/8-Inch Diameter, 1 x 3-Inch Shank by curt
- **How much does it cost?** 57 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/457196045-curt-40072-chrome-trailer-hitch-ball-3-500-lbs-1)

## Best For

- curt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted curt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Hot-forged steel core with chrome plating resists rust and wear
- • **Safety Certified:** Meets U.S. VESC specs so you tow with total confidence
- • **Rock-Solid Security:** Includes zinc-plated hex nut & helical lock washer for max hold
- • **Unmatched Towing Power:** Handles up to 3,500 lbs for your biggest hauls
- • **Precision Fit Guaranteed:** 1-7/8-inch ball diameter fits most couplers seamlessly

## Overview

The CURT 40072 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball is engineered for professional-grade towing with a 3,500 lbs capacity. Crafted from hot-forged steel and finished in durable chrome, it offers superior corrosion resistance and a precise 1-7/8-inch diameter fit. Equipped with a zinc-plated hex nut and helical lock washer, it ensures a secure, safety-certified connection to your trailer hitch mount.

## Description

CURT 1-7/8" trailer balls are constructed from high-strength steel to match the towing power of your class 1 or class 2 trailer hitch and ball mount and come with fine threads on the shank for improved holding strength. Having a trailer ball that matches your coupler size is absolutely essential. At CURT, we engineer our trailer balls to be precisely fitted. When we stamp 1-7/8" into the top of each hitch ball, we actually mean 1-7/8".This CURT tow ball features a ball capacity of 3,500 lbs. It is able to tow most utility trailers, boat trailers, campers, smaller livestock trailers and some recreational vehicle haulers (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest weight capacity of any towing component; i.e. the vehicle, hitch, trailer, etc). As with any trailer, be sure that your towing equipment is capable of handling the load before hitching up. This trailer ball also features a 1" shank diameter, a 3" shank length, 0" of rise and a nickel-chrome finish to protect against corrosion and wear. Like all CURT trailer balls, our 1-7/8" balls are d for your safety and meet all U.S. VESC specifications.

## Features

- RELIABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch ball is rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. It is constructed from hot-forged steel for reliable towing strength and confidence on the road ahead
- PRECISE FIT. This tow hitch ball has a 1-7/8-inch diameter to fit virtually any 1-7/8-inch coupler. The ball shank has a 1-inch diameter and measures 3 inches long for secure attachment to a trailer hitch ball mount
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting resistance to rain, dirt and rust, this hitch ball is finished in a durable, protective chrome plating
- SECURE INSTALL. For dependable strength, this trailer hitch ball comes with a zinc-plated hex nut and helical lock washer. It also has fine threads for an enhanced hold on the ball hitch (250 lb.-ft. torque required)
- D FOR SAFETY. To promote the highest level of safety while towing, this CURT tow ball is d to U.S. VESC specifications

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Curt Manufacturing |
| Brand | CURT |
| Model | PACKAGED HITCH BALL 3.5K, 1 7/8" X 1" X 3" |
| Product Dimensions | 17.78 x 5.08 x 5.08 cm; 907.18 g |
| Item model number | 40072 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 40072 |
| OEM Part Number | 40072 |
| Item Weight | 907 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** CURT
- **Item weight:** 2 Pounds
- **Vehicle service type:** Marine-Personal-Craft, Trailer
- **Material:** zinc plated, Alloy Steel
- **Finish type:** Nickel

## Images

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![CURT 40072 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball, 3,500 lbs, 1-7/8-Inch Diameter, 1 x 3-Inch Shank - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-fGXrnaML.jpg)
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![CURT 40072 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball, 3,500 lbs, 1-7/8-Inch Diameter, 1 x 3-Inch Shank - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LC3CAHxOL.jpg)
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*Store origin: DK*
*Last updated: 2026-03-12*