A light, easy to remove 20,000 lb hitch for owners with a rigid pin box who want their bed back between trips.
Amazon $749.95
A full featured 20,000 lb hitch for long bed three quarter and one ton trucks.
- 20,000 lbRating
- 5,000 lbPin weight
- Rails (or puck kit)Mount
- 100 lbHead weight
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- A 20,000 lb rating covers most fifth wheels a three quarter ton truck can pull
- Interlocking jaws and a torsion head keep the ride quiet
- Handle resets itself after uncoupling
- Limited lifetime warranty
- The head weighs about 100 lb, a two person lift for most
- Long beds only unless you add a slider
- Rails or a puck kit are extra
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 | 16,000 lb | 3.9/5 | $683.95 |
| CURT A20 (this one) | 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 | 16140 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Gross trailer weight | 20,000 lb |
| Pin weight | 5,000 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 | 100 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
Alternatives in this rating
The CURT A20 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 20,000 lb.
Amazon $1,266.80A 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.
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