Automotive Parts Manufacturers
Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding
315 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032, United States
- Manufacturer
- Founded 1976
- Family-owned
About Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding
Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding is based in Kent, Washington. The business traces its roots to 1958 when founder Jon Kay began building manufacturing and fabrication knowledge at a hitch shop in Tacoma. The Kent location, Torklift Central Welding of Kent Inc., opened in 1976 with one bay, one welder, and one employee on Central Avenue. It remains a family-owned and operated company, now led by the second generation. The company designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs towing and RV products. Its product lines include the EcoHitch concealed trailer hitch, FastGun turnbuckles, StableLoad suspension enhancements, and North Hitch systems. In-house capabilities cover engineering and product development using SolidWorks and FEA, custom metal fabrication, CNC plasma cutting, 3D printing and scanning, and welding. The shop also performs trailer repair, axle and suspension service, brake work, and fleet upfitting for commercial and municipal vehicles. The facility has grown from a single bay to a retail product development center with installation bays, though current headcount and square footage are not disclosed. Torklift Central serves commercial fleets (including Penske and McKinstry), municipalities, government agencies, RV dealerships, and retail customers across the Pacific Northwest. Its fleet division upfits vehicles from single units to 100-plus fleets, while the retail side supplies hitches, bike racks, steps, and winter equipment to individual owners and dealers. The company emphasizes its product-development heritage—bringing factory engineering directly into the shop—and a lifetime workmanship warranty on installations. The Retail Product Development Center, launched in 2019, integrates engineering, design, and technician teams to prototype custom solutions and bring new ideas to market.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Industries served
- Commercial fleet
- Municipalities
- Government agencies
- RV
- Retail
- Dealerships
- Specialty vehicle
Equipment
- CNC plasma cutting
- 3D printing
- 3D scanning
- SolidWorks
- FEA
Company details
- Location
- Kent, Washington
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Founded
- 1976
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Listed under
Frequently asked questions
Where is Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding located?
Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding is located at 315 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032, United States.
What does Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding do?
Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding is listed under Automotive Parts Manufacturers, and its listed capabilities and products include Commercial fleet upfitting, Trailer hitch installation and wiring, Custom hitch fabrication, Fifth wheel and gooseneck hitch installation, Trailer repair and Welding.
What industries does Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding serve?
Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding lists Commercial fleet, Municipalities, Government agencies, RV and Retail among the industries it serves.
When was Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding founded?
Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding was founded in 1976.
How do I request a quote from Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (253) 854-1832 and visit torkliftcentral.com.
What companies are similar to Torklift Central Trailer Hitch and Welding?
Other Automotive Parts Manufacturers in Washington listed on FirmsLedger include Atv Manufacturing Inc, JDM Seattle Engines & Transmissions (Tacoma) and Achtuning.