Demco Cast eZ-Latch 2-5/16" Ball Coupler for 3" Channel – Auto Latch – 21,000 lbs GTW
Demco cast ball coupler for trailers using a 3" channel bracket and a 2-5/16" hitch ball. The composite eZ-Latch provides fast, secure hookup and disconnect, while the black powder coat finish helps resist corrosion in demanding towing environments.
R&P Knowledge Hub
Compatibility: Fits a 3" wide adjustable channel bracket and couples to a 2-5/16" hitch ball.
Vehicle / System Fit: Trailer applications requiring a channel-mounted coupler rated up to 21,000 lbs GTW.
Installation Notes: Channel bracket and mounting hardware are sold separately. Minimum span needed for a pin lock is 3".
Performance Insight: The cast steel body, composite latch handle, and 500-hour salt spray rated powder coat finish make this coupler a strong choice where repeated hookup cycles and exposure resistance matter.
R&P Service Insight
Channel-mount couplers like this are often selected when trailer tongue height needs to be adjusted for level towing. The eZ-Latch design also helps speed up hookup by allowing the coupler to drop onto the ball and latch automatically.
- Hookup Simplicity: Latch can remain closed before dropping onto the hitch ball
- Durability: Composite latch handle resists corrosion and impact
- Application Flexibility: Adjustable channel mount allows height changes based on trailer setup
Features
- Cast ball coupler provides a secure connection point for a 2-5/16" hitch ball
- Fits 3" wide channel brackets for adjustable mounting applications
- Composite eZ-Latch auto-latch design allows fast hookup and secure disconnect
- Steel construction with black powder coat finish and 500-hour salt spray rating for corrosion resistance
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Type | Coupler Only / Cast Ball Coupler / Auto Latch |
| Application | Trailer coupler for 3" channel bracket applications |
| Fitment | 3" wide channel bracket; 2-5/16" hitch ball |
| Material / Finish | Steel with black powder coat finish; composite polymer-nylon-resin latch handle |
| Key Measurement | 8-1/8" long x 2-7/8" wide coupler body; 5/16" lock pin hole; 3" minimum span for pin lock |
| Part Number | DM14040-81 |
Fitment / Application
| Category | Details |
| Vehicle / System | Trailer tongue / channel-mount coupler system |
| Axle / Capacity | 21,000 lbs GTW rated application |
| Notes | Channel bracket and mounting hardware sold separately; SAE J684 certified; made in the USA |
Included Components
| Quantity | Item |
| 1 | Demco cast auto-latch ball coupler only |
Verify all specifications, measurements, and compatibility before installation.
