This trailer ball mount has a 4" drop and a 3" rise. This is the heaviest duty ball mount that we offer. It has a towing capacity if 15,000lb ! It can hold tongue weights up to 1,500lb. It is manufactured by Curt mfg. It is made of SOLID forged steel. The hole where the ball goes measures 1 1/4" in diameter. The shank is 2" x 2" square and the shank length is 9 1/2". The hitch pin hole is 5/8" in diameter. This fits most standard hitches. It has a black powder coat finish so it will stay looking like new. All ball mounts by Curt mfg. are fully tested and certified by an independent lab.