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 3.8. The CURT A30 leads on capacity and price. The CURT A30 costs $247.05 less ($1,251.95 vs $1,499).
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B&W Companion OEM 25K
For 2020 and newer GM HD long bed owners with the factory puck prep who tow heavy fifth wheels.
Amazon $1,499$1,499
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CURT A30 for capacity (30,000 lb gross trailer weight vs 25,000 lb gross trailer weight) and price ($1,251.95 vs $1,499).
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 | B&W Companion OEM 25K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Price 25% | 68 $1,251.95 | 50 $1,499 |
| Capacity 20% | 100 30,000 lb gross trailer weight | 50 25,000 lb gross trailer weight |
| Weight 15% | 50 hitch weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 hitch weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 75 full articulation, adjustable height, lockable | 75 full articulation, adjustable height, lockable |
| Warranty 20% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| CURT A30 | B&W Companion OEM 25K | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Gross trailer weight | 30,000 lb | 25,000 lb |
| Pin weight | 7,000 lb | 6,250 lb |
| Head | ||
| Mount | Rails (or puck kit) | OEM puck |
| Jaw | Interlocking dual jaws | Dual jaw |
| Articulation | Fore, aft and side to side | Fore, aft and side to side |
| Adjustable height | Yes | Yes |
| Height | - | 17 to 19 in |
| Short bed ready | No | No |
| Lockable | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |