The Best Trailer Hitches to Mount on Trucks or SUVs (2024)

As its name implies, this starter kit will get you a light-duty trailer hooked up very cheaply. It only comes with the common two-inch ball, but that can easily be removed and replaced using the bolt along the bottom. The hitch gives you another two inches of drop, which is also very typical, but won’t be enough for lifted trucks.The base shank of the hitch has a black powder coat, while the ball itself is chrome-plated, giving good corrosion resistance.

At this price point, gross towing weight maxes out a relatively low 6,000 pounds. A locking hitch pin also comes in the box, and won’t have to be purchased separately.

This MaxxHaul unit comes with three popular hitch sizes: two inches, 1⅞ inches, and 2 5/16 inches. To switch sizes, the square base can simply be removed from the receiver, rotated 90 degrees, and re-inserted. All three balls are welded right to the center shank, so cannot be replaced. Weight ratings vary depending on current size, with the 1 ⅞ ball able to pull 2000 pounds, 5000 pounds for the two-inch ball, and 7,500 for the 2 5/16.

Since the balls sit right on the shank, drop is effectively zero inches. The product is also powder coated top to bottom, and the balls will likely scratch more easily than if they were chromed.

At a glance, this product appears just about identical to the last Curt hitch, but it does differ in a few key categories. First of all, it features the larger 2 5/16-inch size, which can swapped out in favor of a regular two-inch. It also gives an extra two inches of drop, making four total. This should be perfect for trucks with a little bit of suspension lift.

Gross trailer weight is rated at 7,500 pounds, and it sports the same powder coated shank with chromed ball as its predecessor.

This second Reese entry is similar to the MaxxHaul triple hitch, but also comes with an extra tow hook on the fourth side. Combined with some recovery rope, this hook is great for off-roaders that want to get each other unstuck. Size is once again adjusted by simple rotation of the shank. The balls are still welded to the shank, but do get a little chrome plating for better protection.

GTW on the 1 ⅞ ball is a light 2,000 pounds, with 6,000 pounds on two-inch, and an exceptional 10,000 pounds for both the 2 5/16-inch ball and the tow hook. Zero drop is also in effect at each side.

This hitch is milled from solid aluminum with chromed steel balls, and features an adjustable drop height from zero to eight inches. This should give it the ability to suit just about any ride height. Three ball sizes are also included, though only two can be mounted at one time.

The 1 ⅞ hitch is capable of pulling a solid 5,000 pounds, while the two-inch does 7,500, and the 2 5/16 inch goes all the way up to 12,000 pounds.

Last in the box are a couple locking hitch pins with four matching keys. The aluminum construction makes the product relatively lightweight and naturally resistant to corrosion.

This CURT hitch uses a similar feature set to the Aluma-Tow, but comes with the typical powder coated steel shank. The balls themselves are made of forged steel, with a shiny brass-like finish.

Drop can be adjusted from zero to six inches, with two-inch and 2 5/16-inch balls included. The smaller hitch will handle 10,000 pounds, while the larger one is rated for a fantastic 14,000 pounds. “Anti-rattle” rubber padding is also inserted into the mechanism to help cut down on trailer noise.

This B&W hitch is far and away the priciest option, at around $250. For that price, however, you get a unique folding mechanism that allows the product to tuck underneath the vehicle while not in use. Drop can be set up to five inches, and the shank comes with all three standard ball sizes mounted up.

The tri-ball piece rotates on its own, so the hitch does not have to be removed to change size. The smallest 1 ⅞-inch ball is rated for 3,500 pounds, while the two-inch gets a standard 7,500, and 2 5/16 can go up to 10,000.

B&W hitches are manufactured in the United States, with the shank receiving both electroplating and powder coating for maximum durability. The company will also honor a lifetime limited warranty if the product happens to be damaged under normal use.