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The MEGA-DUTY 16K Drop Hitch (2" Shank)

The MEGA-DUTY 16K Drop Hitch (2" Shank)

SKU: GH-513
$229.95 – $679.95
  • Available in 2″ Shank
  • Strongest adjustable drop hitch
  • Up to 16,000 lbs towing capacity
  • Most versatile hitch
  • 2″ Slot Openings on Hitch

Stabilizer Kit recommended for drop size 12.5"
Stabilizer Kit included in drop sizes above 12.5"

Customize Your Hitch
Towing Capacity:16K
Raise/Drop
Hitch Icon Hitch OptionsIncludes Dual-Ball Mount
Custom Color Option

Applies ONLY to the drop hitch. Does NOT include the ball mount, pintle lock, stabilizer bars or brackets. Lead time 6-8 weeks for custom colors.*Please Note: We are unable to offer Polar White (PSS-5053) at this time. If you want a white powder coat, or want an attachment powder coated, please give us a call at(574) 218-6363

+ $300.00
Description: MEGA-DUTY 2" Shank 5" Drop 2K TW 16K Hitch & GH-051 Dual-Ball
Heavy-Duty

Heavy-Duty

Engineered for strength and durability, no matter the towing application.

Made in the USA

Made in the USA

Proudly manufactured in the United States, ensuring the highest quality and craftsmanship.

Lifetime Warranty

Lifetime Warranty

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty for added confidence and peace of mind.

Versatility

Versatility

Engineered for maximum versatility to fit virtually any setup.

About This Product

The GEN-Y MEGA-DUTY 16k Drop Hitch is a fully adjustable hitch perfect for customers towing with multiple applications. The MEGA-DUTY Hitch is designed with safety in mind and can be utilized by boaters, off-roaders, and any serious outdoorsmen. Furthermore, this hitch can be used for other applications, including any bicycle rack, cargo rack, motorcycle carrier, etc.

The MEGA-DUTY Drop Hitch stands apart from its competition due to its adjustability. You can easily adjust the height of the attachment by removing the pin and moving the ball mount to the desired height. For even greater adjustability, you can pair the MEGA-DUTY Hitch with GEN-Y’s Weight Distribution Shank. This hitch makes towing a breeze as it’s fast and easy to use, and it also ensures that the trailer is being towed as level as possible.

This hitch is designed and tested for use in the drop or rise position, providing even greater versatility. Capable of being adapted to almost any bumper style trailer and pintle style couplings, this hitch is a great option for those looking for the best way to tow!

User Guide

Benefits Of The MEGA-DUTY 16k Drop Hitch:

  • Versatility
  • Fully Adjustable
  • Simple Design/Easy To Use

All GEN-Y Hitch products are rigorously tested and exceed the SAE-J684 Weight Testing Requirements. Never exceed the recommended capacity on any trailer tow coupling or vehicle receiver hitch. Patents protecting the GEN-Y MEGA-DUTY 10K adjustable drop hitch include #(s) USD697838S1, USD682751S1, USD683279S1, USD797008S1

PRODUCT NOTICES:

  • Pintle Ring Towing — Use 2 5/16" ball only. Do not use 2" ball.
  • Winching — This product is not rated for winching.
  • Flat Towing — Drop/rise must not exceed 7.5". Contact us if unsure.

Product Features:

  • 2″ Drop Hitch
  • 16,000 lb Towing Capacity
  • 2,000 lb Tongue Weight
  • Drop/Raise Range: 5″ to 17 1⁄2“
  • Dual-Ball: 2″ and 2 5/16″
  • Fabricated with Heavy-Duty Steel
  • Sand Blasted and Coated with a Durable Silver-Vein Powder Coat
  • Made in the USA
  • Designed for 1.5″ or smaller lunette rings
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
Vendor Gen-Y Hitch
Manual User Guides
Other https://youtu.be/mZ4sv9jvE7k
Finish Zinc Primer and Epoxy Powder Coated
Made In USA
Material Steel
Part Number GH-513
Specs Specs
Tongue Weight 2000 lbs
Weight 31 lbs
About this product

About This Product

The GEN-Y MEGA-DUTY 16k Drop Hitch is a fully adjustable hitch perfect for customers towing with multiple applications. The MEGA-DUTY Hitch is designed with safety in mind and can be utilized by boaters, off-roaders, and any serious outdoorsmen. Furthermore, this hitch can be used for other applications, including any bicycle rack, cargo rack, motorcycle carrier, etc.

The MEGA-DUTY Drop Hitch stands apart from its competition due to its adjustability. You can easily adjust the height of the attachment by removing the pin and moving the ball mount to the desired height. For even greater adjustability, you can pair the MEGA-DUTY Hitch with GEN-Y’s Weight Distribution Shank. This hitch makes towing a breeze as it’s fast and easy to use, and it also ensures that the trailer is being towed as level as possible.

This hitch is designed and tested for use in the drop or rise position, providing even greater versatility. Capable of being adapted to almost any bumper style trailer and pintle style couplings, this hitch is a great option for those looking for the best way to tow!

User Guide

Benefits Of The MEGA-DUTY 16k Drop Hitch:

  • Versatility
  • Fully Adjustable
  • Simple Design/Easy To Use

All GEN-Y Hitch products are rigorously tested and exceed the SAE-J684 Weight Testing Requirements. Never exceed the recommended capacity on any trailer tow coupling or vehicle receiver hitch. Patents protecting the GEN-Y MEGA-DUTY 10K adjustable drop hitch include #(s) USD697838S1, USD682751S1, USD683279S1, USD797008S1

PRODUCT NOTICES:

  • Pintle Ring Towing — Use 2 5/16" ball only. Do not use 2" ball.
  • Winching — This product is not rated for winching.
  • Flat Towing — Drop/rise must not exceed 7.5". Contact us if unsure.
Product features

Product Features:

  • 2″ Drop Hitch
  • 16,000 lb Towing Capacity
  • 2,000 lb Tongue Weight
  • Drop/Raise Range: 5″ to 17 1⁄2“
  • Dual-Ball: 2″ and 2 5/16″
  • Fabricated with Heavy-Duty Steel
  • Sand Blasted and Coated with a Durable Silver-Vein Powder Coat
  • Made in the USA
  • Designed for 1.5″ or smaller lunette rings
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
Additional information
Vendor Gen-Y Hitch
Weight 31 lbs
SKU GH-513
Manual User Guides
Other https://youtu.be/mZ4sv9jvE7k
Specifications
Finish Zinc Primer and Epoxy Powder Coated
Made In USA
Material Steel
Part Number GH-513
Specs Specs
Tongue Weight 2000 lbs
Weight 31 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What maintenance does the MEGA-DUTY 16K need?

Routine care is minimal. Before each towing trip, inspect the locking pins, the ball mount attachment, and the receiver pin for wear or damage. Make sure nothing is bent, cracked, or corroded beyond the powder coat. Apply a light coat of grease or anti-seize lubricant to the pin holes and the inside of the stacked tube once or twice a season. This prevents galling and makes height adjustments easier. If you tow in salt-water environments (boat launches, coastal roads) or through winter road salt, rinse the hitch with fresh water after exposure. The silver-vein powder coat is durable, but chips from rocks or impacts should be touched up with rust-inhibiting paint to keep corrosion from spreading. Aside from that, the all-steel construction and the limited lifetime warranty mean this hitch is built to outlast most of the trucks it rides on.

Is the MEGA-DUTY 16K rated for use in the rise position?

Yes. GEN-Y designs and tests every MEGA-DUTY hitch for use in both the drop and rise positions at the full rated capacity. This means you can flip the stacked tube to raise the ball mount above the receiver opening instead of lowering it. Rise mode is useful when towing a trailer with a higher coupler height than your receiver, which can happen with some stock-height trucks pulling taller utility or equipment trailers. The rise range mirrors the drop range for each configuration. One exception: for flat towing (pulling a vehicle on a tow dolly or with a tow bar), GEN-Y specifies that the drop or rise must not exceed 7.5". Contact GEN-Y directly if your flat-towing setup falls outside that range.

How do I measure for the correct drop or rise on this hitch?
  • Park your truck on level ground with a typical bed load (or empty, if that is how you normally tow).
  • Measure from the ground to the center of your 2" receiver tube.
  • Subtract 14" from that measurement to determine your optimal drop.

The MEGA-DUTY 16K is available in drop sizes from 5" all the way to 21", so there is a configuration for most truck and trailer combinations. If your calculated drop falls between two available sizes, GEN-Y recommends choosing the drop length closest to your measurement.

Can I switch between the dual-ball mount and pintle lock without special tools?

Yes. The stacked-tube design uses locking pins to hold the ball mount in place. To switch from the dual-ball attachment to the pintle lock (or vice versa), pull the locking pins, slide the current attachment out of the tube, slide in the new one, and re-insert the pins. The whole process takes less than a minute and does not require wrenches or any other hand tools. This is one of the key advantages of the MEGA-DUTY design: a single hitch can serve a standard bumper-pull trailer with a ball coupler, a pintle-ring trailer on a job site, a bike rack for the weekend, or a cargo carrier for a road trip. You just swap the attachment and go.

Does the tongue weight rating change at longer drop settings?

The MEGA-DUTY 16K is rated at 2,000 lbs tongue weight across all drop sizes. That said, physics plays a role at longer drops. A longer stacked tube creates more leverage on the receiver, which is why GEN-Y includes or recommends the stabilizer kit at 12.5" and above. The stabilizer distributes that lever force into the truck frame rather than concentrating it at the receiver. So while the rated tongue weight stays the same, using the stabilizer kit at longer drops is what keeps the setup safe and stable at full capacity. If you plan to tow near the tongue weight limit with a 15" or longer drop, installing the stabilizer is not optional. It is part of the engineered system.

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Anonymous

10/10 really good hitch

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Frank Pellicano

I ordered the hitch on 8/29/26 and it is now 9/15/26 and I still have not received it. It is lost in a FedEx facility in Keasbey, NJ. I have been without a hitch all this time on my new truck and it has been an incredible inconvenience. I’m about ready to ask for a refund and get the hitch somewhere else.

Hi Frank, we're so sorry the carrier delayed your package. I just sent you an email to follow up. We can re-ship your order! -Team GEN-Y

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Nathaniel

Very nice product would buy again

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Michael

Looks great definitely stands out

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Levi

Solid product

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Adrian

Good product

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Henry Destree

Best Hitch I've own, high quality, will last forever

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Chad McFarland

Best hitch I have ever used

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Jacob King

I love it it is so convenient and usefulit looks nice too

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Robert Michaels

The perfect hit hitch for my needs. Solid.

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Pat Gavin

Super Heavy Duty Hitch! Quality is amazing. Built to pull a Tank! Alert for all new Chevy-GMC owners with the multi drop tail bed – REMOVE ANY HITCH before dropping Middle section as it will hit the hitch and dent your bed door.

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Albert Cho

Hasnt broken yet. But this is the only one which makes me feel foolproof

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Evan

I got this hitch as a Christmas present, and I couldn’t be happier! It’s exactly as advertised, it’s an extremely solid and well-made product. And my favorite part: made in the good ol’ USA. Very good quality, I’m very pleased with it.

Thanks for your positive feedback, Evan!! We are so happy to hear you love your GEN-Y MEGA-DUTY hitch!

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Ralph Lewis

I can see right away that there will be no need for me to buy another hitch ever. Most often in the automotive world you need to give up flexibility and adjustability for strength and rigidity. Not with this Megaduty bada$$ hitch. It has it all. I can’t wait to put this thing to the test of many years of use.

We’re so excited to have you apart of #teamGEN-Y! Thank you for choosing GEN-Y for your heavy-duty towing needs!

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Mason Davis

Awesome hitch I owned a b&w before and hated it so I bought a gen-y and best money ever spent

Thank you for choosing GEN-Y Hitch, Mason! We’re excited to hear that you’re loving your 16K MEGA-DUTY!

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FTB Customs

Once again GenY Killed it with our order!! We build massive giveaway trucks and we only use the best parts in the industry for them. That’s why we have used GENY since the very beginning on not just our giveaway trucks and Sema builds but also our personal trucks. You can find a hitch at your local Wal-Mart or AutoZone, but you won’t come close to the quality, the warranty, the workmanship or the options. Guarantee that.

We really appreciate your honest & kind words, James! We love hearing how much our customers love their GEN-Y Hitches!

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Enrique Moctezuma

Great when you have to adjust your hitch height. Makes the process much easier.

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Wayne Smith

Definitely a beast of a hitch! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

We appreciate it, Wayne! We’re glad to hear you love your beast of a hitch!

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Brandon Defoure

Absolutely love this hitch. Well made and great quality. Definitely recommend this beast.

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Tyler H

In preparing one of my trucks [’94 Dodge Ram 2500 – 9″ lift on 38″ boots] to be my primary hauler, I removed the original factory receiver hitch and installed a 17,000lb XD receiver and paired it with a 2″ shank, 10″ drop 16,000lb Gen-Y with all the fixin’s. I gotta hand it to these guys at Gen-Y!! This hitch is the absolute BEST drop hitch I’ve EVER had the pleasure of putting my hands on [and I’ve used A LOT. like waaayy too many junk hitches…]. I checked it against every trailer I have and there is a position to match all of them perfectly. It’s just fantastic. And on top of that, now I have one hitch that stays locked into the receiver and I freed up one of my underbody toolboxes that until now, was filled with multiple drop and pintle hitches. Won’t buy anything but Gen-Y now. I should have done this year’s ago.. Aside from the products, Gen-Y also has an AMAZING customer service team. I’d like to point out one in particular for this review. **Aaron** at Gen-Y is an AWESOME dude. I had some questions and thoughts and needed help modifying my order and man I’ll tell you what… **Aaron** politely and 100% confidently answered, explained and resolved every question I had, gave me all of the information necessary, and also helped me modify my order flawlessly. And what was even better is that not only did he figure all of my stuff out, he actually kept in touch throughout the days and made sure to call me back when he figured things out. That is top notch customer service and these guys are a dying breed. All in all, Gen-Y in my opinion is the best, well only hitch in existence now.. lol if you have read this far, thank you. I wanted to make sure that I got my point across fully and clearly!! Aaron @ Gen-Y!! Thank you brother!!!

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Mike R

Best hitch I’ve ever owned. I’m in equipment business and I use it daily with no issues. Time saver, great quality

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Joe Bass

THE BEST HITCH I EVER OWNED. ITS BUILT LIKE A TANK. VERY HAPPY WITH IT.

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G.W. Ringer

I run a Landscape business. We pull big trailers every single day. By far the best quality and most versatile hitch I’ve ever owned. Been running 1 for almost a year now and just received my 2nd one today. We have 7 trailers varying in size and tongue heights. Easy adjustment and tough as nails durability is a must in this business! Great product!!!

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Ben Stayskal

I rarely leave reviews, but I definitely want people to know this hitch is fantastic! The company is awesome as well, quick response to questions and friendly staff. I used their diagrams and measurement suggestions to pick the right hitch, and it was dead on. I’ve towed everything from small trailers that haul motorcycles, to 4,000lb dump trailers loaded with 10,000lb tree trunks. The bolt hitch locks that code to your truck key are a life saver as well. They really do work. Awesome product and experience all around.

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James Roach

Very simple, this is the best hitch on the market. It isn’t even close

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Mark

Own 3 of these for our work trucks which are pretty much married to trailers. Enough said.

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Adam

Worth Every Penny. So maybe you can go to your box store get something cheaper but I know from experience that they don’t hold up as well. Have had mine for well over 4 years and have put well over the 16k rated weight to it without any issues. Besides some paint flaking off hope to get many more years of use.

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Carl

Best hitch I ever owned!