Description
Overview:
The AL-KO AK161 Trailer Coupling Head (MPN 764 075) is a bolt-on coupling designed for use with a standard 50mm (2 in) towball on braked trailers. It is supplied with spacer sleeves to adapt the head to 45mm (1.77 in) and 35mm (1.38 in) drawtube sizes commonly found on AL-KO overrun assemblies and A-frames. Built for dependable service in fleet, plant and general trailer applications, this coupling head provides secure connection between the trailer drawtube and the towing vehicle's ball hitch. The AK161 format is widely used across light to medium duty braked trailers in the construction, plant hire and transport sectors. Steel construction with a positive latch mechanism supports straightforward operation and routine maintenance. Supplied as the coupling head with spacers only; ancillary components are installed as per the trailer manufacturer's specification.
Key Features:
- Suits standard 50mm (2 in) towball
- Bolt-on coupling head for AL-KO AK161 applications
- Includes spacers for 45mm (1.77 in) and 35mm (1.38 in) drawtubes
- Steel construction for workshop and fleet use
- Positive hand-operated latch mechanism
- Compatible with many AL-KO overrun brake assemblies using AK161 pattern
- OEM cross-reference: AL-KO 1730218
- Suitable for braked trailer installations across light to medium duty use
Typical Applications:
Fitted to the front of the trailer A-frame or drawtube on braked trailers, including plant trailers, general-duty builders' trailers, goods trailers and some caravans. Used where an AL-KO AK161 pattern head is specified, and where the drawtube requires adaptation to 45mm or 35mm using the supplied spacers. Common in construction and plant hire fleets for secure 50mm towball coupling.
Also known as:
Trailer hitch head
Tow coupling head 50mm
AL-KO AK161 hitch
AL-KO coupling head 1730218
50mm trailer coupling
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 764 075 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Key Features | - Suits standard 50mm (2 in) towball - Includes spacers for 45mm and 35mm drawtubes - Steel construction for durability - Positive hand-operated latch mechanism - Compatible with AL-KO overrun brake assemblies |
