CURT A30
For one ton long bed owners towing very heavy fifth wheels who want CURT’s self-resetting A series head at the top rating.
Amazon $1,251.95$1,251.95
The CURT A30 is the better fifth wheel hitch overall, rated 4.3 to 4.2. The CURT A30 leads on capacity and features. The Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Gooseneck wins on price. The Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Gooseneck costs $211.96 less ($1,039.99 vs $1,251.95).
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Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Gooseneck
The easiest hitch to remove for gooseneck equipped trucks, short beds included. A strong choice for anyone who needs the bed most days.
Amazon $1,039.99$1,039.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CURT A30 for capacity (30,000 lb gross trailer weight vs 24,000 lb gross trailer weight) and features (full articulation, adjustable height, lockable vs full articulation, short bed ready).
- Choose the Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Gooseneck for price ($1,039.99 vs $1,251.95).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 20,000 lb fifth wheel hitch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CURT A30 | Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Gooseneck |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Price 25% | 68 $1,251.95 | 86 $1,039.99 |
| Capacity 20% | 100 30,000 lb gross trailer weight | 40 24,000 lb gross trailer weight |
| Weight 15% | 50 hitch weight not published (neutral score used) | 100 37 lb head |
| Features 20% | 75 full articulation, adjustable height, lockable | 60 full articulation, short bed ready |
| Warranty 20% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| CURT A30 | Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Gooseneck | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Gross trailer weight | 30,000 lb | 24,000 lb |
| Pin weight | 7,000 lb | 4,500 lb |
| Head | ||
| Mount | Rails (or puck kit) | Gooseneck ball |
| Jaw | Interlocking dual jaws | Kingpin coupler |
| Articulation | Fore, aft and side to side | Fore, aft and side to side |
| Adjustable height | Yes | - |
| Short bed ready | No | Yes |
| Lockable | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Head weight | - | 37 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |