The CURT Q20 rates 4.4 among up to 20,000 lb fifth wheel hitchs; the Demco Recon 21K rates 3.4 among over 20,000 lb ones. The CURT Q20 costs $124 less ($599.99 vs $723.99).
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A good value heavy duty hitch for long bed trucks pulling fifth wheels up to 21,000 lb.
Amazon $723.99Scores side by side
These two sit in different rating classes (up to 20,000 lb and over 20,000 lb), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own rating peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | CURT Q20 | Demco Recon 21K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Price 25% | 87 $599.99 | 100 $723.99 |
| Capacity 20% | 100 20,000 lb gross trailer weight | 10 21,000 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 | 60 full articulation, adjustable height |
| Warranty 20% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| CURT Q20 | Demco Recon 21K | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Gross trailer weight | 20,000 lb | 21,000 lb |
| Pin weight | 5,000 lb | 4,000 lb |
| Head | ||
| Mount | Rails (or puck kit) | Rails (or puck kit) |
| Jaw | Dual jaw | Single jaw wraparound |
| Articulation | Fore, aft and side to side | Fore, aft and side to side |
| Adjustable height | Yes | Yes |
| Height | 13 to 17 in | 15.5 to 18 in |
| Short bed ready | No | No |
| Lockable | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 5 years |