CURT E16
A budget hitch for long bed trucks pulling a fifth wheel under 16,000 lb. It does the basics well for less than half the price of most rivals.
Amazon $369.95$369.95
3.9/5
A quiet riding mid priced hitch for long bed trucks and fifth wheels up to 16,000 lb.
- 16,000 lbRating
- 4,000 lbPin weight
- Rails (or puck kit)Mount
- 84 lbHead weight
Check price at Amazon$683.95
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Interlocking jaws wrap the whole kingpin, cutting the slack that causes clunks on the road
- Fully articulating torsion head soaks up bumps and eases hookups on uneven ground
- Handle resets itself after uncoupling, so it is ready for the next hookup
- Limited lifetime warranty
Cons
- The 84 lb head is a heavy lift out of the bed
- Rated 16,000 lb, short of many full size fifth wheels
- Long beds only unless you add a slider
The CURT A Series family
Every CURT A Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own rating.
| Model | Rating | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURT A16 (this one) | 16,000 lb | 3.9/5 | $683.95 |
| CURT A20 | 20,000 lb | 4.2/5 | $982.75 |
| CURT A25 | 25,000 lb | 4.3/5 | $927.07 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its rating. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 16120 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Gross trailer weight | 16,000 lb |
| Pin weight | 4,000 lb |
| Head | |
| Mount | Rails (or puck kit) |
| Jaw | Interlocking dual jaws |
| Articulation | Fore, aft and side to side |
| Adjustable height | Yes |
| Height | 13 to 17 in |
| Short bed ready | No |
| Lockable | Yes |
| Build | |
| Head weight | 84 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
Alternatives in this rating
CURT E16 Slider
The CURT E16 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 16,000 lb.
Amazon $966.61$966.61
B&W Patriot 18K
A strong pick for long bed trucks on standard rails pulling fifth wheels up to 18,000 lb, with a smooth, quiet coupler and a lifetime warranty.
B&W Trailer Hitches $899 etrailer $899$899
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