ABUS 83AL/50 Hitch Pin Lock - TITALIUM Body
The ABUS 83AL/50 is a hitch pin lock designed to secure towbar-mounted accessories such as trailers, bike carriers, and recovery equipment. It features a TITALIUM aluminium alloy body, combining low weight with durability, and a 15.9 mm stainless steel locking pin. Supplied keyed to differ in a display box, this model is commonly specified in Australian automotive, commercial, and recreational towing applications.
Key Features
- TITALIUM body offers a strong yet lightweight alternative to solid steel.
- 15.9 mm stainless steel hitch pin for corrosion resistance.
- Supplied with a weather cover to protect the cylinder from dirt and moisture.
- Includes five O-ring spacers to suit different receiver tolerances and reduce rattle.
- Removable cylinder assembly supports locksmith-managed key systems.
Specifications
- Item Code: 83AL50HITCHC
- Product Type: Hitch pin lock
- Body Material: TITALIUM aluminium alloy
- Body Width: 53 mm
- Pin Material: Stainless steel
- Pin Diameter: 15.9 mm
- Total Length: 144.4 mm
- Usable Pin Clearance: 73.5 mm
- Locking Mechanism: Single ball locking
- Keying: Keyed to differ
- Keyway: Silca LW5
- Weather Cover: Yes
- Packaging: Display box
What's In The Box
- 1 × ABUS 83AL/50 hitch pin lock
- 5 × O-ring spacers
- Keys supplied keyed to differ
Suitable Uses
- Securing towbar-mounted trailers and caravans.
- Bike racks and rear-mounted carriers.
- Commercial and recreational towing setups.
ABUS 83 Hitch Pin Locks – Item Code Family
Questions and Answers
- What is TITALIUM?
TITALIUM is an aluminium-based alloy developed by ABUS to provide high strength with reduced weight. - What does keyed to differ mean?
Each hitch pin lock is supplied with a unique key that does not operate other locks. - Is this suitable for Australian towing applications?
Yes. It is commonly used in Australian automotive, commercial, and recreational towing environments.
Additional Information
- The included O-ring spacers help eliminate movement and noise in different receiver sizes.
- Stainless steel pins are preferred in coastal and outdoor towing environments.
- This product focuses on securing accessories rather than providing high-security padlock resistance.
