--- title: "1/2 hitch pin — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/1-2-hitch-pin" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:41:22.830Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($63K/yr) — 1/2 hitch pin doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($63K/yr) — 1/2 hitch pin doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "1/2 hitch pin — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **1/2 hitch pin** **Skip it****52/100 ** a small market ($63K/yr) — 1/2 hitch pin doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$63K** **Growth (1y)** **+243.6%** **Products** **51** **Brands** **29** was 26 a year ago **Sellers** **64** **Price range** **$2.58–$27.19** **Returns** **2.4%** **Rating** **4.7★** **Skip it** Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **3** ×0.30 Growth **81** ×0.30 Competition **80** ×0.20 Quality gap **23** ×0.10 Returns **81** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +243.6% year over year. 2K882Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.3× ## **Competition** - CURT27% - X-Haibei10% - VTurboWay8% - EilxMag8% - Jamiikury7% - Buyers Products Company6% - Other (23 brands)34% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (34% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 29 brands and 64 sellers compete here. **Brands** **29 **▲rising was 26 a year ago **Sellers** **64** **Top 5 brand share** **59%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![CURT 21502 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 1/2-Inch Diameter with 5/8-Inch Adapter Fits 1-1/4 or 2-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Fi1BJORyL.jpg) [**CURT 21502 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 1/2-Inch Diameter with 5/8-Inch Adapter Fits 1-1/4 or 2-Inch Receiver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006VMZI0I) CURT$6.094.7★29510%▲rising 2 ![2 Pcs Large Safety Coupler Pin 1/2 x 3.54(12.6mm x 90mm) Full Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Shaft Locking Pin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nh1bFmd8S.jpg) [**2 Pcs Large Safety Coupler Pin 1/2 x 3.54(12.6mm x 90mm) Full Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Shaft Locking Pin**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095NZZ6H1) VTurboWay$15.194.8★3507%▲rising 3 ![Jamiikury Trailer Hitch Pin 1/2 Inch Diameter Tow Hitch Pin and Clip with Black Vinyl-Coated Grip for 1-1/4 Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dBkrTTC3L.jpg) [**Jamiikury Trailer Hitch Pin 1/2 Inch Diameter Tow Hitch Pin and Clip with Black Vinyl-Coated Grip for 1-1/4 Inch Receiver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFB5Q9C9) Jamiikury$7.924.7★1056%▼falling 4 ![X-Haibei Trailer Towing Hitch Pin and Clip 1/2 inch Diameter fit Class I and II Hitches 4 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fVqevkfDL.jpg) [**X-Haibei Trailer Towing Hitch Pin and Clip 1/2 inch Diameter fit Class I and II Hitches 4 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TY32DXK) X-Haibei$16.014.7★2616%▲rising 5 ![CURT 21410 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Vinyl-Coated Grip 1/2-Inch Diameter Fits 1-1/4-Inch Receiver Clear ZINC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Vqgt4sCgL.jpg) [**CURT 21410 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Vinyl-Coated Grip 1/2-Inch Diameter Fits 1-1/4-Inch Receiver Clear ZINC**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004C6S1S6) CURT$4.934.6★2,2225%▼falling 6 ![HUAREW 1/2 x 4 Trailer Hitch Pin Clevis Pin Hitch with Rubber-Coated Handle Trailer Gate Pin with Safety Clip Anti-Loss Rope (Pack of 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vnq7y2zpL.jpg) [**HUAREW 1/2 x 4 Trailer Hitch Pin Clevis Pin Hitch with Rubber-Coated Handle Trailer Gate Pin with Safety Clip Anti-Loss Rope (Pack of 2**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FYPMY2Y4) HUAREW$15.745.0★155%▲rising 7 ![CURT 16902 Replacement 5th Wheel Pins & Clips 1/2-Inch Diameter Stainless Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BCJc6Z08L.jpg) [**CURT 16902 Replacement 5th Wheel Pins & Clips 1/2-Inch Diameter Stainless Steel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JO9PBG6) CURT$14.134.8★1,4975%▼falling 8 ![EilxMag 2Pack Hitch Pin 1/2 x 3 Inch Trailer Hitch Pin with Clip and Rubber-Coated Handle Strong Heavy Duty Lawn Mower Hitch Pin for Mowers Tractor Truck Towing Cargo ATV (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S-C6wwWKL.jpg) [**EilxMag 2Pack Hitch Pin 1/2 x 3 Inch Trailer Hitch Pin with Clip and Rubber-Coated Handle Strong Heavy Duty Lawn Mower Hitch Pin for Mowers Tractor Truck Towing Cargo ATV (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNYMMZBL) EilxMag$11.624.8★1984%—flat 9 ![X-Haibei Trailer Towing Hitch Pin and Clip 1/2 inch Diameter fit Class I and II Hitches 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31R4rxlEnVL.jpg) [**X-Haibei Trailer Towing Hitch Pin and Clip 1/2 inch Diameter fit Class I and II Hitches 1 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TTVPM5N) X-Haibei$9.054.8★2964%▲rising 10 ![HJSIUTV 84-0140 Tow Bar Heavy Duty Replacement Kit 1/2 Inch Includes Locking Pins and Clips](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MaTEl8bNL.jpg) [**HJSIUTV 84-0140 Tow Bar Heavy Duty Replacement Kit 1/2 Inch Includes Locking Pins and Clips**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKB9NN34) HJSIUTV$13.985.0★53%▲rising 11 ![Buyers Products 66100 Hitch Pin 1/2 X 4-1/4 Inch With Included Cotter Pin Truck And Trailer Hitch And Towing Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zUMq3r8tL.jpg) [**Buyers Products 66100 Hitch Pin 1/2 X 4-1/4 Inch With Included Cotter Pin Truck And Trailer Hitch And Towing Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0087PEKTC) Buyers Products Company$5.624.5★2643%▼falling 12 ![Buyers Products 66101 Steel Hitch Pin 1/2 Inch Diameter x 4 Inch Usable Length High Strength AISI 1541 Steel Blue Poly-Coated Handle Zinc-Plated Cotter Pin Hitch Pin for Truck and Trailer Towing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313+crUmv7S.jpg) [**Buyers Products 66101 Steel Hitch Pin 1/2 Inch Diameter x 4 Inch Usable Length High Strength AISI 1541 Steel Blue Poly-Coated Handle Zinc-Plated Cotter Pin Hitch Pin for Truck and Trailer Towing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055DQVGY) Buyers Products Company$6.774.7★2453%▼falling 13 ![2 Pack 5/16 x 3-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Pins Heavy Duty Steel Locking Pins for Utility Trailers Lawn Mowers Tow Hitch Cargo Haulers Wire Lock Pin for Secure Coupling and Towing](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Sa4ti3POL.jpg) [**2 Pack 5/16 x 3-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Pins Heavy Duty Steel Locking Pins for Utility Trailers Lawn Mowers Tow Hitch Cargo Haulers Wire Lock Pin for Secure Coupling and Towing**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F674FW52) Truleego$9.704.6★512%▲rising 14 ![EilxMag Magnetic Hitch Pin Lawn Mower Trailer Hitch Pins 1/2 Inch - Strong Heavy Duty Magnet Trailer Gate Pin for Mowers Lawn Tractors Towing Cargo ATV - Simple One Handed Hook On & OffYellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dVW0m+auL.jpg) [**EilxMag Magnetic Hitch Pin Lawn Mower Trailer Hitch Pins 1/2 Inch - Strong Heavy Duty Magnet Trailer Gate Pin for Mowers Lawn Tractors Towing Cargo ATV - Simple One Handed Hook On & OffYellow**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DFKHYZ5) EilxMag$9.614.8★2,8452%▲rising 15 ![Double HH 10316 Zinc Plated Bent Pin 1/2 x 5 Assorted](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VOzAFVqKL.jpg) [**Double HH 10316 Zinc Plated Bent Pin 1/2 x 5 Assorted**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C4TQALI) Double HH Quality Products$8.434.6★1422%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 51 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 51 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![CURT 21502 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 1/2-Inch Diameter with 5/8-Inch Adapter Fits 1-1/4 or 2-Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Fi1BJORyL.jpg)**CURT 21502 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip 1/2-Inch Diameter with 5/8-Inch Adapter Fits 1-1/4 or 2-Inch Receiver** CURT**$6.09**4.7★295 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006VMZI0I) [![2 Pcs Large Safety Coupler Pin 1/2 x 3.54(12.6mm x 90mm) Full Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Shaft Locking Pin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nh1bFmd8S.jpg)**2 Pcs Large Safety Coupler Pin 1/2 x 3.54(12.6mm x 90mm) Full Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Shaft Locking Pin** VTurboWay**$15.19**4.8★350 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095NZZ6H1) [![Jamiikury Trailer Hitch Pin 1/2 Inch Diameter Tow Hitch Pin and Clip with Black Vinyl-Coated Grip for 1-1/4 Inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dBkrTTC3L.jpg)**Jamiikury Trailer Hitch Pin 1/2 Inch Diameter Tow Hitch Pin and Clip with Black Vinyl-Coated Grip for 1-1/4 Inch Receiver** Jamiikury**$7.92**4.7★105 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFB5Q9C9) [![X-Haibei Trailer Towing Hitch Pin and Clip 1/2 inch Diameter fit Class I and II Hitches 4 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fVqevkfDL.jpg)**X-Haibei Trailer Towing Hitch Pin and Clip 1/2 inch Diameter fit Class I and II Hitches 4 Pack** X-Haibei**$16.01**4.7★261 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TY32DXK) [![CURT 21410 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Vinyl-Coated Grip 1/2-Inch Diameter Fits 1-1/4-Inch Receiver Clear ZINC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Vqgt4sCgL.jpg)**CURT 21410 Trailer Hitch Pin & Clip with Vinyl-Coated Grip 1/2-Inch Diameter Fits 1-1/4-Inch Receiver Clear ZINC** CURT**$4.93**4.6★2,222 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004C6S1S6) [![HUAREW 1/2 x 4 Trailer Hitch Pin Clevis Pin Hitch with Rubber-Coated Handle Trailer Gate Pin with Safety Clip Anti-Loss Rope (Pack of 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vnq7y2zpL.jpg)**HUAREW 1/2 x 4 Trailer Hitch Pin Clevis Pin Hitch with Rubber-Coated Handle Trailer Gate Pin with Safety Clip Anti-Loss Rope (Pack of 2** HUAREW**$15.74**5.0★15 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FYPMY2Y4) [![CURT 16902 Replacement 5th Wheel Pins & Clips 1/2-Inch Diameter Stainless Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BCJc6Z08L.jpg)**CURT 16902 Replacement 5th Wheel Pins & Clips 1/2-Inch Diameter Stainless Steel** CURT**$14.13**4.8★1,497 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JO9PBG6) [![EilxMag 2Pack Hitch Pin 1/2 x 3 Inch Trailer Hitch Pin with Clip and Rubber-Coated Handle Strong Heavy Duty Lawn Mower Hitch Pin for Mowers Tractor Truck Towing Cargo ATV (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S-C6wwWKL.jpg)**EilxMag 2Pack Hitch Pin 1/2 x 3 Inch Trailer Hitch Pin with Clip and Rubber-Coated Handle Strong Heavy Duty Lawn Mower Hitch Pin for Mowers Tractor Truck Towing Cargo ATV (Red)** EilxMag**$11.62**4.8★198 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNYMMZBL) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Size-Overall**19% *“Fits well”* **Quality-Overall**18% *“Excellent quality”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**18% *“As Advertised”* **Efficiency**8% *“Reese hitch pin worked great”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“Easy to use”* **Value For Money**6% *“Great buy worth the money”* **Strength**5% *“They are very strong”* **Design-Overall**3% *“I am very pleased with his device and its design”* **Add-Ons/Attachments**2% *“Makes attaching my trailer to the ATV so much easier”* **Safety Standards**2% *“This works great for my situation so please use the cotter pin if you feel it necessary for safety”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**20% *“Didn't fit”* **Rusts/Corrodes**11% *“its already rusting”* **Durability**7% *“Ball fell out after using 4 times”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“Lying listing”* **Jamming/Clogging**5% *“Lock is jammed”* **Measurement/Reading Accuracy**5% *“Measurement is way off”* **Noise Level**5% *“MAKES a LOT OF NOISE”* **Quality-Overall**5% *“Too Cheap”* **Pockets/Compartments**5% *“Works as designed just not for flatbed pockets”* **Color**5% *“decided to buy yellow to match my tractor not realizing they are actually different besides just the color”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall76% - Compatibility-Overall6% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Functionality-Overall3% - Value For Money3% - Defective Material/Parts1% - Mechanism Issues1% - Thin1% - Width1% - Thickness1%