Tow Vehicle Capacity and Hitch
Requirements for Dump Trailer Rentals
Most full-size pickup trucks handle dump trailer rentals within the standard contractor weight range without issue. Two things to verify before the rental date: the truck's rated towing capacity and the hitch ball size. The towing capacity needs to exceed the combined weight of the trailer and the loaded material, and dump trailers commonly require a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball rather than the standard 2-inch ball on many trucks.
That half-inch difference in ball size prevents the coupler from seating correctly if the wrong ball is installed, which is a problem that only becomes obvious at pickup. Confirming both before arriving at Big Rentals in Dallas keeps the rental on schedule on the day the trailer is needed.