Product details
New model Maypole MP87 50mm ball and pin hitch – black towball
After a no-nonsense tow hitch that won’t faff about? The Maypole MP87 50 mm ball & pin tow hitch is a solid, workmanlike choice for commercial vehicles and anyone who needs a dependable towing connection. It’s built for regular use and comes with the necessary approvals, so there’s less guesswork when it comes to safety and compliance.
Key specifications
Here are the technical bits to check before fitting:
- Type: 50 mm ball & pin hitch, black finish
- Approval: UN/ECE Regulation 55 — Approval number E11 55R 0111231
- D value: 20 kN (this indicates coupling strength under dynamic load)
- S value: 350 kg (static vertical load capacity / noseweight)
- Mounting: 2 × M16 bolt holes with 90 mm fixing centres
- Weight and size: robust construction designed for commercial use
Why choose the MP87?
This isn’t a weekend toy — it’s aimed squarely at commercial, day‑in, day‑out towing. The Reg 55 approval means it meets the current European testing and administrative rules (the ones that superseded EC94/20), so it’s straightforward to keep your vehicle road‑legal and safe when towing trailers or kit.
Practical perks: fewer surprises at the roadside, a neat black powder‑coated finish to help resist corrosion (handy in winter), and simple mounting with two standard M16 bolts. If your fixing centres match, this hitch bolts on cleanly — no awkward adaptors or guesswork.
Who uses this hitch?
- Tradespeople towing plant trailers or equipment
- Commercial vans that need an occasional trailer connection
- Owners replacing a worn towball with a Reg 55‑approved unit
- Anyone wanting a straightforward, durable ball & pin solution without complicated electrics
Fitment notes and typical questions
Before you buy, check the vehicle’s mounting plate or bracket for 90 mm hole centres and M16 bolt compatibility. If you’re unsure whether the 350 kg S value suits a particular trailer’s noseweight, double‑check the trailer plate — always better to be safe than sorry. Tow locks or covers can usually be fitted separately, but confirm dimensions first.
Manufacturer details: Maypole MP87 (manufacturer ref B4R‑087 / MP87). It’s made to last and designed for practical, straightforward use — no unnecessary gimmicks. If you want a dependable replacement or upgrade for commercial towing, this is a tidy, regulation‑approved option.