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 $1,394.95$1,394.95
3.4/5
A good value heavy duty hitch for long bed trucks pulling fifth wheels up to 21,000 lb.
- 21,000 lbRating
- 4,000 lbPin weight
- Rails (or puck kit)Mount
Check price at Amazon$723.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Rated 21,000 lb for the price of many 16,000 lb hitches
- Wraparound jaw grips the whole kingpin for less slack
- Double pivot head eases hookups on uneven ground
- Two piece design splits the lift out of the bed
Cons
- The handle cannot be padlocked
- A 5 year warranty, shorter than the lifetime coverage from CURT, B&W and Blue Ox
- Long beds only in this fixed version
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | 8550043 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Gross trailer weight | 21,000 lb |
| Pin weight | 4,000 lb |
| Head | |
| Mount | Rails (or puck kit) |
| Jaw | Single jaw wraparound |
| Articulation | Fore, aft and side to side |
| Adjustable height | Yes |
| Height | 15.5 to 18 in |
| Short bed ready | No |
| Lockable | No |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this rating
Blue Ox BXR2100
A gooseneck mounted hitch for trucks with a ball in the bed and fifth wheels up to 21,000 lb.
Amazon $1,106.97$1,106.97
B&W Companion OEM 25K
For 2020 and newer GM HD long bed owners with the factory puck prep who tow heavy fifth wheels.
Amazon $1,499$1,499
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