Husky 31995
400–600 lb tongue range · 6,000 lb GTW
The 2-inch hitch-ball version of Husky's 6,000-pound kit.
Husky Round-Bar Weight Distribution: Tongue Range & Ball Size
Husky's round-bar weight-distribution kits help transfer trailer tongue load between the trailer and tow vehicle axles. The four kits shown here share a similar hitch-head arrangement, but the spring bars are rated for different loaded tongue-weight ranges. Two 6,000-pound kits also use different hitch-ball diameters. Match the actual trailer tongue weight, coupler and receiver rather than selecting a kit only by gross trailer rating.
Check the tongue load, coupler and complete towing setup
Use loaded tongue weightWeigh the trailer in travel-ready condition, including cargo and any equipment carried behind the tow vehicle's rear axle as instructed by the hitch maker. Choose a matched pair of spring bars in the correct range.
Match the trailer ballThe Husky 31995 kit includes a 2-inch ball. The 31986, 31997 and 30849 kits have 2-5/16-inch balls. Never mix a hitch ball and a coupler of different nominal sizes.
Check receiver limitsThese kits use a 2-inch receiver shank. Inspect the tow vehicle's towing instructions, receiver rating for weight distribution, trailer frame and all installation clearances.
Important distinction: Husky's manufacturer instructions specify a different rating without the spring bars: the ball-mount assembly is limited to 6,000 lb gross trailer weight and 600 lb tongue weight in weight-carrying mode. The higher weight-distribution ratings below apply only when the appropriate paired spring bars and complete system are correctly installed.
Husky 31995, 31986, 31997 and 30849 comparison
The weight ranges are from Husky's bolt-together hitch instructions, not from an estimate based on trailer length. All four models are listed with a shank, hitch ball, lift chains and friction sway-control equipment. The friction-control components are separate from the round-bar weight-distribution mechanism; follow the installation manual for the complete assembly.
| MPN | Tongue range | Maximum GTW | Included ball | Shank | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31995 | 400–600 lb | 6,000 lb | 2 in | 2-in receiver | View |
| 31986 | 400–600 lb | 6,000 lb | 2-5/16 in | 2-in receiver | View |
| 31997 | 501–800 lb | 8,000 lb | 2-5/16 in | 2-in receiver | View |
| 30849 | 801–1,200 lb | 12,000 lb | 2-5/16 in | 2-in receiver | View |
View the exact Husky round-bar hitch kits
Use the product MPN to verify each kit before ordering. The spring bars within one kit must be the matching manufacturer's specified pair; do not assume bars can be mixed between different weight ranges.
Husky 31986
400–600 lb tongue range · 6,000 lb GTW
Same spring-bar range as 31995, with a larger 2-5/16-inch hitch ball.
Husky 31997
501–800 lb tongue range · 8,000 lb GTW
A separate bar-capacity range for trailers with heavier loaded tongue weights.
Husky 30849
801–1,200 lb tongue range · 12,000 lb GTW
The heaviest tongue-weight range of the four kits in this guide.
Frequently asked weight-distribution questions
Are 31995 and 31986 the same hitch kit?
Both have a 400–600 lb spring-bar tongue-weight range and 6,000 lb maximum trailer rating. The key difference is the included trailer ball: 31995 has a 2-inch ball, while 31986 uses a 2-5/16-inch ball.
Does an 8,000 lb hitch work for every trailer under 8,000 lb?
No. Husky specifies the 31997 spring bars for 501–800 lb loaded tongue weight. A trailer with substantially less tongue weight can require a lighter rated spring-bar pair even if its gross weight is within the hitch limit.
Can I use 30849 without its spring bars to tow a 12,000 lb trailer?
No. The manufacturer's weight-carrying rating without the spring bars is 6,000 lb GTW and 600 lb tongue weight. The higher 12,000 lb rating applies only to the properly installed weight-distribution system, within all other vehicle and hitch ratings.
Do the hitch kits include sway control?
Husky identifies these part numbers as packages with friction sway-control equipment. Follow the exact manufacturer's manual to identify, adjust and maintain the included components; they are not a substitute for proper trailer loading.
Can weight distribution increase my vehicle's approved tow rating?
No. Weight distribution changes how load is supported across the axles; the lowest vehicle, hitch, tire, trailer or component rating still governs.
Related Husky towing parts references
- Husky Center Line FS 33310 / 33311 / 33312 Parts Diagram — a different Husky hitch series
- Husky Center Line TS 32215–33039 Hitch Parts & Spring-Bar Diagram — a different Husky hitch series
Follow Husky's current bolt-together hitch installation instructions, perform the required setup measurements and inspect the spring bars, chain attachments and fasteners before travel.
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