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# **12 inch drop hitch**

**Skip it****51/100 **

a small market ($53K/yr) — 12 inch drop hitch doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$53K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+325.3%**

**Products**

**43**

**Brands**

**24**

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**88**

**Price range**

**$36.33–$506.93**

**Returns**

**7.3%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**87**

 ×0.30

Competition

**77**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**46**

 ×0.10

Returns

**37**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +325.3% year over year.

635317.5Spike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9×

## **Competition**

- CURT20% - Trimax13% - TOPTOW9% - Kohree8% - GEN-Y Hitch7% - Koerdo7% - Other (18 brands)37%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (37% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 24 brands and 88 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**24 **▲rising

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**88**

**Top 5 brand share**

**63%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![TRIMAX TRZ12AL 12 Premium Aluminum Adjustable Hitch with Dual Hitch Ball and T3 Receiver Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31AlupwLYoL.jpg) [**TRIMAX TRZ12AL 12 Premium Aluminum Adjustable Hitch with Dual Hitch Ball and T3 Receiver Lock**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007UTPUPO)

Trimax$248.014.4★37012%▲rising

2
![TOPTOW 64189 AdjustableTrailer Hitch Ball Mount with 5/8 inch Hitch Pin 10 inch Drop Max Fits 2 inch Hitch Receiver Matte Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zCWZzlvGL.jpg) [**TOPTOW 64189 AdjustableTrailer Hitch Ball Mount with 5/8 inch Hitch Pin 10 inch Drop Max Fits 2 inch Hitch Receiver Matte Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2X4C3XC)

TOPTOW$36.414.5★1018%▲rising

3
![GEN-Y Hitch Tow Hitch for 2-Inch Receiver - Features 12.5-Inch Drop Dual-Ball Mount 10K LB Towing Capacity 1 500 LB Tongue Weight Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wZlURY37L.jpg) [**GEN-Y Hitch Tow Hitch for 2-Inch Receiver - Features 12.5-Inch Drop Dual-Ball Mount 10K LB Towing Capacity 1 500 LB Tongue Weight Silver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQ3L31M)

GEN-Y Hitch$322.174.8★2406%▼falling

4
![CURT 45110 Class 3 Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Fits 2-Inch Receiver 5 000 lbs. GTW 1-Inch Ball Hole 10-Inch Drop](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-daB6z5SL.jpg) [**CURT 45110 Class 3 Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Fits 2-Inch Receiver 5 000 lbs. GTW 1-Inch Ball Hole 10-Inch Drop**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007M308A)

CURT$51.464.7★6106%▲rising

5
![Adjustable Trailer Hitch -Drop Hitch-Tow Hitch FITS 2.5 inch Receiver-8inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Ball Hitches for Trucks 22 000 LBS GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pKrjAs2DL.jpg) [**Adjustable Trailer Hitch -Drop Hitch-Tow Hitch FITS 2.5 inch Receiver-8inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Ball Hitches for Trucks 22 000 LBS GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCY82QMZ)

Koerdo$150.524.6★845%▲rising

6
![Kohree 10 Adjustable Trailer Hitch with Anti Rattle Hitch Clamp Fit 2 Inch Receiver Dual Ball 2 and 2-5/16(12 500 LBS GTW) Drop & Rise Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch with 2 Locking Hitch Pin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41292GyuxsL.jpg) [**Kohree 10 Adjustable Trailer Hitch with Anti Rattle Hitch Clamp Fit 2 Inch Receiver Dual Ball 2 and 2-5/16(12 500 LBS GTW) Drop & Rise Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch with 2 Locking Hitch Pin**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPL7DDWJ)

Kohree$124.934.4★4714%▲rising

7
![Curt Manufacturing 17123 Adj Hitch Bar 9 in X 7 in with 10 1/2 in Rise](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LpsSL-iIL.jpg) [**Curt Manufacturing 17123 Adj Hitch Bar 9 in X 7 in with 10 1/2 in Rise**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EOV4NS)

CURT$110.254.7★1,1114%▲rising

8
![10000lbs 10-Inch Hitch Receiver Extension Riser 2 Inch Receiver with 10 Inch Drop Adjustable 9 or 11 Length Dual Pinhole Design 3-Pack Hitch Pins and Universal Trailer Cap Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31clKd6HBKL.jpg) [**10000lbs 10-Inch Hitch Receiver Extension Riser 2 Inch Receiver with 10 Inch Drop Adjustable 9 or 11 Length Dual Pinhole Design 3-Pack Hitch Pins and Universal Trailer Cap Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGXRHHK3)

NURATIT$84.844.4★823%▲rising

9
![Draw-Tite 2706 9 Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Fits 2 Inch Square Receiver 11 Inch Drop 9.75 Inch Rise 5 000 lbs. Capacity](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CiGfN2SLL.jpg) [**Draw-Tite 2706 9 Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Fits 2 Inch Square Receiver 11 Inch Drop 9.75 Inch Rise 5 000 lbs. Capacity**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016I8LYM)

Draw-Tite$37.834.7★6123%▼falling

10

![Kohree Adjustable Trailer Hitch with Anti Rattle Hitch Clamp Fit 2 Inch Receiver Dual Ball 2 and 2-5/16(12 500 LBS GTW) 10 Drop & Rise Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch with 2 Locking Hitch Pin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XE3WANheL.jpg) [**Kohree Adjustable Trailer Hitch with Anti Rattle Hitch Clamp Fit 2 Inch Receiver Dual Ball 2 and 2-5/16(12 500 LBS GTW) 10 Drop & Rise Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch with 2 Locking Hitch Pin**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPKXP54C)

Kohree$121.844.4★4713%▲rising

11

![Nilight Trailer Hitch Ball Mount 10 Drop 9 Rise 1 Ball Hole fits 2 Receiver with 5/8 Hitch Pin 7500 lbs GTW Heavy Duty Tow Hitch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415IYzkEoIL.jpg) [**Nilight Trailer Hitch Ball Mount 10 Drop 9 Rise 1 Ball Hole fits 2 Receiver with 5/8 Hitch Pin 7500 lbs GTW Heavy Duty Tow Hitch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5YLXS43)

Nilight$36.334.8★4003%▲rising

12

![Brophy Products Ball Mount 12 Drop Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Wr8etpciL.jpg) [**Brophy Products Ball Mount 12 Drop Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078H4PCLZ)

Brophy Products$108.714.8★293%—flat

13

![Curt Manufacturing 17120 Adj Hitch Bar 12 in X 5 625 in W/8 875 in Rise](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31frutPAL1L.jpg) [**Curt Manufacturing 17120 Adj Hitch Bar 12 in X 5 625 in W/8 875 in Rise**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EP0HVM)

CURT$96.444.8★3853%▲rising

14

![BulletProof Hitches - 2.0 Adjustable Heavy Duty Trailer Hitch (22 000 lb. Rating) - 12 Drop/Rise Trailer Hitch with 2 & 2-5/16 Dual Ball - Powder Coat Solid Steel Corrosion-Resistant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rUOfrJ2uL.jpg) [**BulletProof Hitches - 2.0 Adjustable Heavy Duty Trailer Hitch (22 000 lb. Rating) - 12 Drop/Rise Trailer Hitch with 2 & 2-5/16 Dual Ball - Powder Coat Solid Steel Corrosion-Resistant**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CCQ6FBV)

BulletProof Hitches$406.664.7★3873%—flat

15

![LOCAME Adjustable Trailer Hitch Fits 2-Inch Receiver Only 10-Inch Drop/Rise Aluminum Drop Hitch 12 500 LBS GTW-Tow Hitch for Heavy Duty Truck with Double Stainless Steel Locks Silver LC0005](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nE80kLN6L.jpg) [**LOCAME Adjustable Trailer Hitch Fits 2-Inch Receiver Only 10-Inch Drop/Rise Aluminum Drop Hitch 12 500 LBS GTW-Tow Hitch for Heavy Duty Truck with Double Stainless Steel Locks Silver LC0005**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B5XW8PY)

LOCAME$149.314.5★1,2072%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 43 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![TRIMAX TRZ12AL 12 Premium Aluminum Adjustable Hitch with Dual Hitch Ball and T3 Receiver Lock](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31AlupwLYoL.jpg)**TRIMAX TRZ12AL 12 Premium Aluminum Adjustable Hitch with Dual Hitch Ball and T3 Receiver Lock** Trimax**$248.01**4.4★370 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007UTPUPO) [![TOPTOW 64189 AdjustableTrailer Hitch Ball Mount with 5/8 inch Hitch Pin 10 inch Drop Max Fits 2 inch Hitch Receiver Matte Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zCWZzlvGL.jpg)**TOPTOW 64189 AdjustableTrailer Hitch Ball Mount with 5/8 inch Hitch Pin 10 inch Drop Max Fits 2 inch Hitch Receiver Matte Black** TOPTOW**$36.41**4.5★101 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2X4C3XC) [![GEN-Y Hitch Tow Hitch for 2-Inch Receiver - Features 12.5-Inch Drop Dual-Ball Mount 10K LB Towing Capacity 1 500 LB Tongue Weight Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wZlURY37L.jpg)**GEN-Y Hitch Tow Hitch for 2-Inch Receiver - Features 12.5-Inch Drop Dual-Ball Mount 10K LB Towing Capacity 1 500 LB Tongue Weight Silver** GEN-Y Hitch**$322.17**4.8★240 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQ3L31M) [![CURT 45110 Class 3 Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Fits 2-Inch Receiver 5 000 lbs. GTW 1-Inch Ball Hole 10-Inch Drop](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-daB6z5SL.jpg)**CURT 45110 Class 3 Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Fits 2-Inch Receiver 5 000 lbs. GTW 1-Inch Ball Hole 10-Inch Drop** CURT**$51.46**4.7★610 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007M308A) [![Adjustable Trailer Hitch -Drop Hitch-Tow Hitch FITS 2.5 inch Receiver-8inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Ball Hitches for Trucks 22 000 LBS GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pKrjAs2DL.jpg)**Adjustable Trailer Hitch -Drop Hitch-Tow Hitch FITS 2.5 inch Receiver-8inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Ball Hitches for Trucks 22 000 LBS GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black** Koerdo**$150.52**4.6★84 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCY82QMZ) [![Kohree 10 Adjustable Trailer Hitch with Anti Rattle Hitch Clamp Fit 2 Inch Receiver Dual Ball 2 and 2-5/16(12 500 LBS GTW) Drop & Rise Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch with 2 Locking Hitch Pin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41292GyuxsL.jpg)**Kohree 10 Adjustable Trailer Hitch with Anti Rattle Hitch Clamp Fit 2 Inch Receiver Dual Ball 2 and 2-5/16(12 500 LBS GTW) Drop & Rise Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch with 2 Locking Hitch Pin** Kohree**$124.93**4.4★471 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPL7DDWJ) [![Curt Manufacturing 17123 Adj Hitch Bar 9 in X 7 in with 10 1/2 in Rise](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LpsSL-iIL.jpg)**Curt Manufacturing 17123 Adj Hitch Bar 9 in X 7 in with 10 1/2 in Rise** CURT**$110.25**4.7★1,111 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EOV4NS) [![10000lbs 10-Inch Hitch Receiver Extension Riser 2 Inch Receiver with 10 Inch Drop Adjustable 9 or 11 Length Dual Pinhole Design 3-Pack Hitch Pins and Universal Trailer Cap Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31clKd6HBKL.jpg)**10000lbs 10-Inch Hitch Receiver Extension Riser 2 Inch Receiver with 10 Inch Drop Adjustable 9 or 11 Length Dual Pinhole Design 3-Pack Hitch Pins and Universal Trailer Cap Black** NURATIT**$84.84**4.4★82 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGXRHHK3)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**28%

*“Product is well made”*

**Strength**14%

*“The hitch appears to be heavy duty”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Excellent Price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

*“As advertised”*

**Size-Overall**8%

*“Fits good”*

**Weight Heavy**5%

*“Solid, heavy, and adjustable”*

**Efficiency**4%

*“The hitch works great”*

**Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**4%

*“Solid and adjustable”*

**Mounting**3%

*“Perfect ball mount for our new RV”*

**Design-Overall**2%

*“well built”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**28%

*“Very tight fit”*

**Durability**14%

*“It broke pretty quick”*

**Strength**12%

*“the 2-inch ball has dropped significantly”*

**Assembly/Installation**8%

*“Along with that I couldn't even put it together because the pieces were not machined to the correct size”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“The locking system is low quality”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**4%

*“Other than no instructions”*

**Paint Quality**4%

*“ended up with some dings that made through the paint”*

**Grip**3%

*“Doesnt slide right in”*

**Weight Heavy**3%

*“Doesnt seem very heavy duty”*

**Functionality-Overall**3%

*“That did not work”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall41% - Mounting13% - Compatibility-Overall12% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Functionality-Overall4% - Value For Money3% - Mechanism Issues2% - Product Condition2% - Width2% - Weight Heavy2%