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# **2 5/16 trailer hitch**

**Skip it****52/100 **

strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) — 2 5/16 trailer hitch doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$498K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+186.0%**

**Products**

**30**

**Brands**

**14**

was 18 a year ago

**Sellers**

**33**

**Price range**

**$13.53–$101.22**

**Returns**

**3.1%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**25**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**62**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**20**

 ×0.10

Returns

**75**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +186.0% year over year.

6K3KSpike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

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

## **Competition**

- CURT64% - AC-DK8% - WINSBULL7% - Nilight6% - XPE3% - Orion Motor Tech2% - Other (8 brands)10%

The top 5 products take 49% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 14 brands and 33 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**14 **▼falling

was 18 a year ago

**Sellers**

**33**

**Top 5 brand share**

**87%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![CURT 40007 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball 10 000 lbs 2-5/16-Inch Diameter 1 x 2-1/4-Inch Shank](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HU+6MJwxL.jpg) [**CURT 40007 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball 10 000 lbs 2-5/16-Inch Diameter 1 x 2-1/4-Inch Shank**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009TAOGW)

CURT$16.814.8★90416%▲rising

2
![CURT Manufacturing 40005 2-5/16 in. Diameter Chrome Trailer Ball](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UkUGReZOL.jpg) [**CURT Manufacturing 40005 2-5/16 in. Diameter Chrome Trailer Ball**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009T8HRA)

CURT$13.534.7★25011%▲rising

3
![AC-DK Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-5/16-Inch Ball & Pin Fits 2-Inch Receiver 2 inch Drop Hitch 7 500 lbs Capacity Ball Hitch 750lbs TW](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MPX5dapOL.jpg) [**AC-DK Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-5/16-Inch Ball & Pin Fits 2-Inch Receiver 2 inch Drop Hitch 7 500 lbs Capacity Ball Hitch 750lbs TW**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWCN7NKL)

AC-DK$26.984.8★1568%▲rising

4
![CURT Manufacturing 40006 2-5/16 in. Diameter Chrome Trailer Ball](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313Te5I4GLL.jpg) [**CURT Manufacturing 40006 2-5/16 in. Diameter Chrome Trailer Ball**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009TAOGM)

CURT$16.914.7★3867%▲rising

5
![CURT Manufacturing 45041 Class III 2 Loaded Ball Mount with 2-5/16 Ball](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bZGUg1PwL.jpg) [**CURT Manufacturing 45041 Class III 2 Loaded Ball Mount with 2-5/16 Ball**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QEM6HQ)

CURT$37.564.7★1,5087%▲rising

6
![WINSBULL 2-5/16 Inch Ball Trailer Hitch 2 in Drop Receiver Hitch with 2 in Shank & Hitch Pin for Truck Towing Ball Mount 7 500 LBS GTW Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-enszNTwL.jpg) [**WINSBULL 2-5/16 Inch Ball Trailer Hitch 2 in Drop Receiver Hitch with 2 in Shank & Hitch Pin for Truck Towing Ball Mount 7 500 LBS GTW Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ4ZRSB8)

WINSBULL$28.354.6★257%▲rising

7
![CURT Manufacturing 40039 2-5/16 in. Diameter Chrome Trailer Ball](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CM7hxb6LL.jpg) [**CURT Manufacturing 40039 2-5/16 in. Diameter Chrome Trailer Ball**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EP28FA)

CURT$17.934.8★1,1664%▼falling

8
![CURT 45331 Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-5/16-Inch Ball Fits 2-Inch Receiver 17 000 lbs 2-in Drop | Hitch Pin Sold Separately](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31263ch71aL.jpg) [**CURT 45331 Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-5/16-Inch Ball Fits 2-Inch Receiver 17 000 lbs 2-in Drop | Hitch Pin Sold Separately**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QEKGPK)

CURT$66.144.6★1,1554%▼falling

9
![Nilight Trailer Hitch Ball Mount with 2-5/16Inch Trailer Ball & 5/8 Hitch Pin Clip Fits 2-Inch Receiver 7500 lbs 2 Drop](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wCQTu71vL.jpg) [**Nilight Trailer Hitch Ball Mount with 2-5/16Inch Trailer Ball & 5/8 Hitch Pin Clip Fits 2-Inch Receiver 7500 lbs 2 Drop**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZW2XTB)

Nilight$29.584.7★1,2034%▼falling

10

![XPE Tri Ball Trailer Hitch Mount with Hook Fits 2 Inch Receiver Matte Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lMg+-ktmL.jpg) [**XPE Tri Ball Trailer Hitch Mount with Hook Fits 2 Inch Receiver Matte Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4GVNGB5)

XPE$38.914.8★8003%▲rising

11

![CURT 40085 Raw Steel Trailer Hitch Ball 30 000 lbs 2-5/16-Inch Diameter 1-1/4 x 2-5/8-Inch Shank](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31yZL+hrZ+L.jpg) [**CURT 40085 Raw Steel Trailer Hitch Ball 30 000 lbs 2-5/16-Inch Diameter 1-1/4 x 2-5/8-Inch Shank**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IWT83O6)

CURT$32.674.8★8403%—flat

12

![CURT 40009 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball 20 000 lbs 2-5/16-Inch Diameter 1-1/4 x 2-3/4-Inch Shank](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41i1rUNiaWL.jpg) [**CURT 40009 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball 20 000 lbs 2-5/16-Inch Diameter 1-1/4 x 2-3/4-Inch Shank**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZQ5C6G)

CURT$26.394.8★6822%▲rising

13

![CURT 40078 2-5/16-Inch Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball 15 000 lbs 1-1/4 x 2-5/8-Inch Shank Packaged](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lvLbfWeqL.jpg) [**CURT 40078 2-5/16-Inch Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball 15 000 lbs 1-1/4 x 2-5/8-Inch Shank Packaged**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CFMRR8M)

CURT$20.354.7★262%▲rising

14

![Reese Towpower 7008600 2-5/16 Chrome Steel Interlock Hitch Ball](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21lUHBqkPGS.jpg) [**Reese Towpower 7008600 2-5/16 Chrome Steel Interlock Hitch Ball**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016KBUMA)

REESE$13.674.5★982%▼falling

15

![Adjustable Gooseneck Drawbar Trailer Hitch - 20 000 LBS Fits 2 and 2-5/16 Inch Balls US Gov Tested & Certified Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter for RV Towing Motorcycles & Powersports](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RPVoLo7vL.jpg) [**Adjustable Gooseneck Drawbar Trailer Hitch - 20 000 LBS Fits 2 and 2-5/16 Inch Balls US Gov Tested & Certified Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter for RV Towing Motorcycles & Powersports**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095K1R7R3)

PSAUTO$94.984.7★2,5782%▼falling

**~~Showing 15 of 30 — show all ~~**

## **Product shelf**

All 30 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![CURT 40007 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball 10 000 lbs 2-5/16-Inch Diameter 1 x 2-1/4-Inch Shank](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31HU+6MJwxL.jpg)**CURT 40007 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball 10 000 lbs 2-5/16-Inch Diameter 1 x 2-1/4-Inch Shank** CURT**$16.81**4.8★904 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009TAOGW) [![CURT Manufacturing 40005 2-5/16 in. Diameter Chrome Trailer Ball](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UkUGReZOL.jpg)**CURT Manufacturing 40005 2-5/16 in. Diameter Chrome Trailer Ball** CURT**$13.53**4.7★250 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009T8HRA) [![AC-DK Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-5/16-Inch Ball & Pin Fits 2-Inch Receiver 2 inch Drop Hitch 7 500 lbs Capacity Ball Hitch 750lbs TW](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MPX5dapOL.jpg)**AC-DK Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-5/16-Inch Ball & Pin Fits 2-Inch Receiver 2 inch Drop Hitch 7 500 lbs Capacity Ball Hitch 750lbs TW** AC-DK**$26.98**4.8★156 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWCN7NKL) [![CURT Manufacturing 40006 2-5/16 in. Diameter Chrome Trailer Ball](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313Te5I4GLL.jpg)**CURT Manufacturing 40006 2-5/16 in. Diameter Chrome Trailer Ball** CURT**$16.91**4.7★386 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009TAOGM) [![CURT Manufacturing 45041 Class III 2 Loaded Ball Mount with 2-5/16 Ball](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bZGUg1PwL.jpg)**CURT Manufacturing 45041 Class III 2 Loaded Ball Mount with 2-5/16 Ball** CURT**$37.56**4.7★1,508 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QEM6HQ) [![WINSBULL 2-5/16 Inch Ball Trailer Hitch 2 in Drop Receiver Hitch with 2 in Shank & Hitch Pin for Truck Towing Ball Mount 7 500 LBS GTW Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-enszNTwL.jpg)**WINSBULL 2-5/16 Inch Ball Trailer Hitch 2 in Drop Receiver Hitch with 2 in Shank & Hitch Pin for Truck Towing Ball Mount 7 500 LBS GTW Black** WINSBULL**$28.35**4.6★25 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ4ZRSB8) [![CURT Manufacturing 40039 2-5/16 in. Diameter Chrome Trailer Ball](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CM7hxb6LL.jpg)**CURT Manufacturing 40039 2-5/16 in. Diameter Chrome Trailer Ball** CURT**$17.93**4.8★1,166 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EP28FA) [![CURT 45331 Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-5/16-Inch Ball Fits 2-Inch Receiver 17 000 lbs 2-in Drop | Hitch Pin Sold Separately](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31263ch71aL.jpg)**CURT 45331 Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-5/16-Inch Ball Fits 2-Inch Receiver 17 000 lbs 2-in Drop | Hitch Pin Sold Separately** CURT**$66.14**4.6★1,155 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QEKGPK)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**28%

*“Very well made”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Great value”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

*“As advertised”*

**Strength**9%

*“Well built”*

**Size-Overall**9%

*“making it the perfect size for many applications”*

**Weight Heavy**6%

*“product does seem heavy duty”*

**Efficiency**4%

*“Does the job”*

**Assembly/Installation**3%

*“Assembly and installation took less than five minutes”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy to use”*

**Durability**2%

*“Very durable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Rusts/Corrodes**17%

*“immediately started rusting”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

*“False Advertising”*

**Size-Overall**10%

*“Does not fit”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Its ok. Cheaply made”*

**Paint Quality**6%

*“Cheap paint”*

**Mounting**6%

*“Seems to be decent quality did not come with the ball pre mounted so you may need to order a wrench to fit if you don't already have one”*

**Assembly/Installation**3%

*“Doesnt come installed”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“Terrible, no instructions doesnt even stay on completely different than the pictures cheap Chinese pieces”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Was not able to use the clamshell”*

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**3%

*“Weight rating is wrong”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall58% - Compatibility-Overall8% - Mounting7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Functionality-Overall4% - Value For Money3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Product Condition2% - Weight Heavy2% - Assembly/Installation2%