CURT 18100 Aluminum Tray Carrier vs Thule Xsporter Pro Mid

Last updated: October 31, 2026

The Thule Xsporter Pro Mid rates 4.2 among truck bed racks carriers; the CURT 18100 Aluminum Tray Carrier rates 4.0 among hitch carriers ones. The CURT 18100 Aluminum Tray Carrier costs $438.97 less ($190.99 vs $629.96).

CURT 18100 Aluminum Tray Carrier vs Thule Xsporter Pro Mid

Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (truck bed racks and hitch carriers), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightThule Xsporter Pro MidCURT 18100 Aluminum Tray Carrier
Overall rating4.2/54.0/5
Value 30%83 $104.99 per 100 lb of rated load ($629.96, 600 lb)85 $38.20 per 100 lb of rated load ($190.99, 500 lb)
Capacity 20%67 600 lb on-road load rating67 500 lb load rating
Weight 15%100 weighs 42 lb50 weight not published (neutral score used)
Features 20%50 no drilling57 folds up
Warranty 15%100 limited lifetime warranty100 limited lifetime warranty

Specifications

Thule Xsporter Pro MidCURT 18100 Aluminum Tray Carrier
Capacity
TypeTruck bed rackHitch basket or platform
Load rating600 lb500 lb
Cargo area-60 x 20 x 2.8 in
Build
Weight42 lb-
MaterialAluminumAluminum
Finishblackraw
Fits receiver-2 in
Features
Folds up-Yes
Tilts for hatch access-No
Adjustable heightNo-
No drillingYes-
Net or straps includedNo-
WarrantyLimited lifetimeLimited lifetime
Released-2012-02-15

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