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 4.0. The CURT A30 leads on capacity and price. The CURT A25 Slider wins on features. The CURT A30 costs $276 less ($1,251.95 vs $1,527.95).
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CURT A25 Slider
The CURT A25 for short bed trucks, with a manual slider that keeps the trailer clear of the cab in tight turns. Good for fifth wheels up to 25,000 lb.
Amazon $1,527.95$1,527.95
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 $1,527.95).
- Choose the CURT A25 Slider for features (full articulation, adjustable height, short bed ready, lockable vs full articulation, adjustable height, lockable).
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 | CURT A25 Slider |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 68 $1,251.95 | 48 $1,527.95 |
| 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) | 71 86 lb head |
| Features 20% | 75 full articulation, adjustable height, lockable | 100 full articulation, adjustable height, short bed ready, lockable |
| Warranty 20% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| CURT A30 | CURT A25 Slider | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Gross trailer weight | 30,000 lb | 25,000 lb |
| Pin weight | 7,000 lb | 6,250 lb |
| Head | ||
| Mount | Rails (or puck kit) | Rails (or puck kit) |
| Jaw | Interlocking dual jaws | Interlocking dual jaws |
| Articulation | Fore, aft and side to side | Fore, aft and side to side |
| Adjustable height | Yes | Yes |
| Short bed ready | No | Yes |
| Slider | - | Manual |
| Lockable | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Head weight | - | 86 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |