Faq’s

The Ditch Hitch is the only vehicle recovery tool on the market designed specifically for shock load vehicle recovery, it swivels 180 degrees to eliminate side loading. The unit only weighs 7.5lbs. The breaking strength is 78,000 lbs. The wide girth of the Ditch Hitch “U” bar helps to protect the eye of the strap from premature wear and provides two pressure points instead of one. Very user friendly. Nothing else on the market can touch the Ditch Hitch for reliability, safety and performance.

The raw materials for the Ditch Hitch are made in U.S.A. All other Ditch Hitch products are made in Canada. Ditch Hitch products are produced on-shore to ensure the highest quality possible. Our quality control is second to none.

Yes, the Ditch Hitch was tested and certified by a professional engineer in Calgary Alberta Canada. Professional engineer certification supersedes (is better than) CSA & Underwriters Laboratories Approvals.

Engineered testing was completed at the University of Calgary and extensive field testing was also conducted in Northern and Southern Alberta in the worst weather conditions possible. The unit was tested at +35 degrees and -55 degrees C.

78,000 LBS

No, the Ditch Hitch must be visually inspected before and after each use but it is engineered to withstand loads of 19,500 lbs for 1,000,000 cycles. This will not happen in your lifetime.

Yes, the safety factor is 3.8 to 1. The Ditch Hitch is stamped, max pull 20,500 lbs. This means 20,500 X 3.8 = 78,000 lbs.

Maximum weight (GVW) of the vehicle you want to pull.

The typical end user customer is a business that is dedicated to safety and will not compromise on any liability issues and has stringent protocols and processes in place to ensure the safety of all personnel and contractors. They are companies with field personnel and a fleet of light trucks often operating in rural or 'off road' locations. Over 23,000 units have been sold in Canada and the USA, without incident.

Several companies are installing receivers to the front of their trucks to mitigate this problem. If you do not have a front receiver, go rear receiver to rear receiver only. If you cannot reach the rear receiver of the vehicle, call a tow truck. Always ensure Ditch Hitch to Ditch Hitch application only. If a tractor needs to be involved, ensure the drawbar pin is minimum 1.5”.

Absolutely not! The Ditch Hitch can only be used with FRAME mounted receivers only.

7.5 lbs

The “U” bar and square bar are made of solid marine grade aluminum. The pins are made of specialty steel and are zinc coated. The pins are also tethered together with stainless steel aircraft cable to eliminate pin loss.

Road salts will not hurt the Ditch Hitch, the pins are zinc coated & the pin set tether cable is plastic coated stainless steel.

We supply a custom-made device, much like a key ring, called a Lock Ring. Easy to slide onto the ends of the pins, once installed properly, they will never be dislodged.

Absolutely not! Ditch Hitch Fuse Link recovery straps only!

Do not trust the frame fastened hooks on the front of the vehicle. They are only rated for approximately 4,000- 12,000 lbs. They can become very dangerous projectiles that can cause injuries or fatalities.

Yes, we offer a Pre-Job Vehicle Recovery Checklist.

Use the Ditch Hitch 2”X 25’ “Fuse Link” recovery straps only.

Yes, we supply a product called the Snap Trap designed to capture a failed tow strap, tow rope or winch line.

Yes, we supply Soft Shackles to tether multiple straps or recovery ropes together.

We provide a bucket with a screw-on sealed lid for easy storage and waterproof protection.

Yes, Available upon request.