B&W Companion OEM 25K vs CURT A25

Last updated: November 2, 2026

The CURT A25 is the better fifth wheel hitch overall, rated 4.3 to 3.8. The CURT A25 leads on price. The CURT A25 costs $571.93 less ($927.07 vs $1,499).

B&W Companion OEM 25K vs CURT A25

Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

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 weightCURT A25B&W Companion OEM 25K
Overall rating4.3/53.8/5
Price 25%97 $927.0750 $1,499
Capacity 20%50 25,000 lb gross trailer weight50 25,000 lb gross trailer weight
Weight 15%71 86 lb head50 hitch weight not published (neutral score used)
Features 20%75 full articulation, adjustable height, lockable75 full articulation, adjustable height, lockable
Warranty 20%100 limited lifetime warranty100 limited lifetime warranty

Specifications

CURT A25B&W Companion OEM 25K
Capacity
Gross trailer weight25,000 lb25,000 lb
Pin weight6,250 lb6,250 lb
Head
MountRails (or puck kit)OEM puck
JawInterlocking dual jawsDual jaw
ArticulationFore, aft and side to sideFore, aft and side to side
Adjustable heightYesYes
Height13 to 17 in17 to 19 in
Short bed readyNoNo
LockableYesYes
Build
Head weight86 lb-
WarrantyLimited lifetimeLimited lifetime

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