2.5" CLASS V 2.5" SOFT SHACKLE/STEEL SHACKLE HITCH

2.5" CLASS V 2.5" SOFT SHACKLE/STEEL SHACKLE HITCHHYDRA HITCH Dual Sided Recovery Hitch The industrys first recovery hitch compatible with both steel shackles and soft shackles. The Next Evolution in Recovery Gear Meet the HYDRA HITCHthe industrys first dual sided recovery hitch built for both steel and soft shackles. Precision machined from 7075 T6 billet aluminum, the HYDRA HITCH combines unmatched strength, versatility, and design innovation. Featuring our exclusive TRUE SMOOTH radius for

HYDRA HITCH™ – Dual-Sided Recovery Hitch

The industry’s first recovery hitch compatible with both steel shackles and soft shackles.

The Next Evolution in Recovery Gear

Meet the HYDRA HITCH™—the industry’s first dual-sided recovery hitch built for both steel and soft shackles. Precision-machined from 7075-T6 billet aluminum, the HYDRA HITCH™ combines unmatched strength, versatility, and design innovation. Featuring our exclusive TRUE SMOOTH™ radius for synthetic rope protection and a solid platform for steel shackles, it’s the only hitch engineered to perform flawlessly in any recovery setup. Proudly Made in the USA, laser-etched for safety, and finished in durable Prismatic Powder Coat or Cerakote®, the HYDRA HITCH™ sets a new standard for strength, safety, and simplicity.

Dual-Sided Design

• Smooth Radius Side: Precision-machined TRUE SMOOTH™ radius edges minimize friction and fiber wear when using soft shackles or synthetic recovery lines.

• Flat Pin Platform Side: Optimized for steel screw pin shackles, providing a secure, even load surface.
  Simply flip, insert, and lock into your hitch receiver—ready for any recovery scenario.

Technical Specifications

• Material: 7075-T6 Billet Aluminum

• Finish Options:

  • Prismatic Powder Coat (Solid Blue, Black, Red, or Grey)

  • Cerakote® Burnt Bronze

• Rating:

  • Working Load Limit (WLL): 20,000 lbs

  • Ultimate Failure: 70,000 lbs

  • Safety Factor: 3:1

• Weight: 3 lbs

• Dimensions: 8" L x 2" W x 2" H

• Shackle Compatibility:

  • Steel Shackles: 3/4" up to 7/8" screw pin

  • Soft Shackles: up to 3/8" diameter

• Certifications: Certified to SAE J684 Table 4

• Origin: Designed, tested, and manufactured in the USA using U.S. materials

• Identification: Laser-etched ratings and logo for long-term visibility and safety

Material Advantage

7075-T6 Aluminum provides an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio—rivaling steel while remaining lightweight and corrosion-resistant. Each hitch is CNC-machined to precise tolerances to ensure consistent performance under load.

Fiber Facts: UHMWPE

Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) is one of the strongest synthetic fibers available—pound for pound as strong as steel, yet significantly lighter and water-resistant.

Smooth contact surfaces are critical for maintaining the longevity of UHMWPE-based soft shackles and recovery ropes. The TRUE SMOOTH™ radius of the HYDRA HITCH™ minimizes abrasion and fiber wear, ensuring your recovery equipment performs safely and reliably for years to come.