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# **3 inch receiver hitch**

**Skip it****50/100 **

a small market ($338K/yr) — 3 inch receiver hitch doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$338K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+202.9%**

**Products**

**27**

**Brands**

**11**

was 16 a year ago

**Sellers**

**57**

**Price range**

**$25.85–$503.81**

**Returns**

**6.4%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**17**

 ×0.30

Growth

**77**

 ×0.30

Competition

**65**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**46**

 ×0.10

Returns

**46**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +202.9% year over year.

2K1KHoliday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.2×

## **Competition**

- MZS26% - B&W Trailer Hitches24% - RENO15% - CURT10% - Weigh Safe6% - GusHill5% - Other (5 brands)15%

The top 5 products take 46% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 11 brands and 57 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**11 **▼falling

was 16 a year ago

**Sellers**

**57**

**Top 5 brand share**

**81%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![MZS Adjustable Trailer Hitch - Fits 3 Inch Receiver Hitch - 6-Inch Adjustable Drop Hitch - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch for Truck(21 000 LBS GTW) Chrome](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4106+mkdXkL.jpg) [**MZS Adjustable Trailer Hitch - Fits 3 Inch Receiver Hitch - 6-Inch Adjustable Drop Hitch - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch for Truck(21 000 LBS GTW) Chrome**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6V46PY3)

MZS$176.064.6★7218%▲rising

2
![B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Dual Ball (2 x 2-5/16) 4.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30037B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31w6uiktJSL.jpg) [**B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Dual Ball (2 x 2-5/16) 4.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30037B**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J3QXYA)

B&W Trailer Hitches$343.044.8★2098%▲rising

3
![RENO Adjustable Trailer Hitch Fits 3 inch Receiver with 6 Drop & Rise Tow Hitches 21 000 LBS GTW 2 and 2-5/16 Dual Ball Mounts Heavy Duty Chrome Aluminum Drop Hitch for Truck](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4163zC6jxhL.jpg) [**RENO Adjustable Trailer Hitch Fits 3 inch Receiver with 6 Drop & Rise Tow Hitches 21 000 LBS GTW 2 and 2-5/16 Dual Ball Mounts Heavy Duty Chrome Aluminum Drop Hitch for Truck**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS6M457Y)

RENO$173.054.4★847%▲rising

4
![B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Dual Ball (2 x 2-5/16) 7.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30040B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PyyWfb8lL.jpg) [**B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Dual Ball (2 x 2-5/16) 7.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30040B**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076TBYGMY)

B&W Trailer Hitches$372.874.9★2657%▼falling

5
![B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Tri-Ball (1-7/8 x 2 x 2-5/16) 7.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30049B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31i1Shkl5XL.jpg) [**B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Tri-Ball (1-7/8 x 2 x 2-5/16) 7.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30049B**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076THZCMT)

B&W Trailer Hitches$384.844.8★3416%▼falling

6
![RENO Adjustable Trailer Hitch (Fits 3-Inch Receiver) - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitches with 8-Inch Drop/Rise for Truck (21 000 LBS GTW) - 2 and 2-5/16 Dual Ball Mounts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41W8mrS076L.jpg) [**RENO Adjustable Trailer Hitch (Fits 3-Inch Receiver) - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitches with 8-Inch Drop/Rise for Truck (21 000 LBS GTW) - 2 and 2-5/16 Dual Ball Mounts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS6JTV24)

RENO$181.064.4★845%▲rising

7
![GusHillUSA GHC3337 Complete Adjustable Hitch Bundle for 3 Receiver with Dual Ball Pintle Attachment & Locking Pins 16 000 lbs Tow Rating (7-Inch Drop)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lzACZMqaL.jpg) [**GusHillUSA GHC3337 Complete Adjustable Hitch Bundle for 3 Receiver with Dual Ball Pintle Attachment & Locking Pins 16 000 lbs Tow Rating (7-Inch Drop)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPNB1FSB)

GusHill$241.194.2★75%▲rising

8
![MZS Adjustable Trailer Hitch - Fits 3 Inch Receiver Hitch - 8-Inch Adjustable Drop Hitch - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch for Truck(21 000 LBS GTW) Chrome](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+C+ElQRZL.jpg) [**MZS Adjustable Trailer Hitch - Fits 3 Inch Receiver Hitch - 8-Inch Adjustable Drop Hitch - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch for Truck(21 000 LBS GTW) Chrome**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWCL1QB3)

MZS$182.274.6★724%▲rising

9
![TOPTOW 64027HP Trailer Hitch Adapter 3 to 2-1/2 and 2-1/2 to 2 Hitch Reducer Sleeve Carbon Steel 5/8 inch Pin & Clip Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31mp6eSJc3L.jpg) [**TOPTOW 64027HP Trailer Hitch Adapter 3 to 2-1/2 and 2-1/2 to 2 Hitch Reducer Sleeve Carbon Steel 5/8 inch Pin & Clip Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3X7VGYQ)

TOPTOW$25.854.5★1794%—flat

10

![MZS 2026 Patented Upgraded Aluminum Adjustable Trailer Hitch -Drop Hitch-Tow Hitch with 3 Inch Receiver-Heavy Duty with 4-Inch Drop/Rise for Truck (21 000 LBS GTW) Chrome](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31weqKaiYUL.jpg) [**MZS 2026 Patented Upgraded Aluminum Adjustable Trailer Hitch -Drop Hitch-Tow Hitch with 3 Inch Receiver-Heavy Duty with 4-Inch Drop/Rise for Truck (21 000 LBS GTW) Chrome**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWCKTCMR)

MZS$153.763.5★323%▲rising

11

![RENO Adjustable Trailer Hitch (Fits 3-Inch Receiver) - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitches with 4-Inch Drop/Rise for Truck (21 000 LBS GTW) - 2 and 2-5/16 Dual Ball Mounts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419B+U7S2rL.jpg) [**RENO Adjustable Trailer Hitch (Fits 3-Inch Receiver) - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitches with 4-Inch Drop/Rise for Truck (21 000 LBS GTW) - 2 and 2-5/16 Dual Ball Mounts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS6KBKLD)

RENO$164.694.4★843%▲rising

12

![B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Tri-Ball (1-7/8 x 2 x 2-5/16) 4.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30048B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JjSETadYL.jpg) [**B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Tri-Ball (1-7/8 x 2 x 2-5/16) 4.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30048B**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07958GN7J)

B&W Trailer Hitches$350.764.7★1243%▼falling

13

![GEN-Y Hitch Tow Hitch for 3 Receiver - 6 Drop/Rise with 3 Adjustable Positions Includes Dual Ball Mount Pintle Lock and Locking Pins 32 000 lbs Towing Capacity 3 500 lbs Tongue Weight Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WFk3rmkCL.jpg) [**GEN-Y Hitch Tow Hitch for 3 Receiver - 6 Drop/Rise with 3 Adjustable Positions Includes Dual Ball Mount Pintle Lock and Locking Pins 32 000 lbs Towing Capacity 3 500 lbs Tongue Weight Silver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NABM4PY)

GEN-Y Hitch$503.814.6★963%▼falling

14

![Weigh Safe Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - 6 Adjustable Drop Hitch for 3 Receiver - Premium Heavy Duty Aluminum Trailer Tow Hitch w/ Chrome Plated Tow Balls (2 & 2 5/16) - 21 000 GTW](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LfxsnWBwL.jpg) [**Weigh Safe Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - 6 Adjustable Drop Hitch for 3 Receiver - Premium Heavy Duty Aluminum Trailer Tow Hitch w/ Chrome Plated Tow Balls (2 & 2 5/16) - 21 000 GTW**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QYCHSHY)

Weigh Safe$288.574.5★293%▼falling

15

![CURT 45430 Industrial Duty Forged Ball Mount with 1-1/4 Trailer Ball Hole 2 Rise & 4 Drop fits Trailer Hitches with 3 x 3 Receiver Tube Opening | Corrosion Scratch & UV Damage Resistant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MiwRC5RaL.jpg) [**CURT 45430 Industrial Duty Forged Ball Mount with 1-1/4 Trailer Ball Hole 2 Rise & 4 Drop fits Trailer Hitches with 3 x 3 Receiver Tube Opening | Corrosion Scratch & UV Damage Resistant**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WSQDN7)

CURT$76.274.8★1872%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 27 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![MZS Adjustable Trailer Hitch - Fits 3 Inch Receiver Hitch - 6-Inch Adjustable Drop Hitch - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch for Truck(21 000 LBS GTW) Chrome](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4106+mkdXkL.jpg)**MZS Adjustable Trailer Hitch - Fits 3 Inch Receiver Hitch - 6-Inch Adjustable Drop Hitch - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch for Truck(21 000 LBS GTW) Chrome** MZS**$176.06**4.6★72 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6V46PY3) [![B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Dual Ball (2 x 2-5/16) 4.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30037B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31w6uiktJSL.jpg)**B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Dual Ball (2 x 2-5/16) 4.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30037B** B&W Trailer Hitches**$343.04**4.8★209 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J3QXYA) [![RENO Adjustable Trailer Hitch Fits 3 inch Receiver with 6 Drop & Rise Tow Hitches 21 000 LBS GTW 2 and 2-5/16 Dual Ball Mounts Heavy Duty Chrome Aluminum Drop Hitch for Truck](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4163zC6jxhL.jpg)**RENO Adjustable Trailer Hitch Fits 3 inch Receiver with 6 Drop & Rise Tow Hitches 21 000 LBS GTW 2 and 2-5/16 Dual Ball Mounts Heavy Duty Chrome Aluminum Drop Hitch for Truck** RENO**$173.05**4.4★84 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS6M457Y) [![B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Dual Ball (2 x 2-5/16) 7.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30040B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PyyWfb8lL.jpg)**B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Dual Ball (2 x 2-5/16) 7.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30040B** B&W Trailer Hitches**$372.87**4.9★265 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076TBYGMY) [![B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Tri-Ball (1-7/8 x 2 x 2-5/16) 7.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30049B](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31i1Shkl5XL.jpg)**B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Fits 3 Receiver Tri-Ball (1-7/8 x 2 x 2-5/16) 7.5 Drop 21 000 GTW - TS30049B** B&W Trailer Hitches**$384.84**4.8★341 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076THZCMT) [![RENO Adjustable Trailer Hitch (Fits 3-Inch Receiver) - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitches with 8-Inch Drop/Rise for Truck (21 000 LBS GTW) - 2 and 2-5/16 Dual Ball Mounts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41W8mrS076L.jpg)**RENO Adjustable Trailer Hitch (Fits 3-Inch Receiver) - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitches with 8-Inch Drop/Rise for Truck (21 000 LBS GTW) - 2 and 2-5/16 Dual Ball Mounts** RENO**$181.06**4.4★84 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS6JTV24) [![GusHillUSA GHC3337 Complete Adjustable Hitch Bundle for 3 Receiver with Dual Ball Pintle Attachment & Locking Pins 16 000 lbs Tow Rating (7-Inch Drop)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lzACZMqaL.jpg)**GusHillUSA GHC3337 Complete Adjustable Hitch Bundle for 3 Receiver with Dual Ball Pintle Attachment & Locking Pins 16 000 lbs Tow Rating (7-Inch Drop)** GusHill**$241.19**4.2★7 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPNB1FSB) [![MZS Adjustable Trailer Hitch - Fits 3 Inch Receiver Hitch - 8-Inch Adjustable Drop Hitch - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch for Truck(21 000 LBS GTW) Chrome](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+C+ElQRZL.jpg)**MZS Adjustable Trailer Hitch - Fits 3 Inch Receiver Hitch - 8-Inch Adjustable Drop Hitch - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitch for Truck(21 000 LBS GTW) Chrome** MZS**$182.27**4.6★72 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWCL1QB3)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**21%

*“My first impression was that the build quality was very solid”*

**Size-Overall**16%

*“This adjustable trailer hitch fits a 3-inch receiver”*

**Strength**10%

*“Very strong”*

**Friction**8%

*“Works great for pulling a trailer carrying 2 trikes”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Worth every penny”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“As described”*

**Weight Heavy**5%

*“HEAVY duty”*

**Durability**5%

*“it still feels substantial”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**4%

*“doesnt rust—huge plus for long-term use”*

**Locally Manufactured**3%

*“I spoke to them about hitch ideas in the past via the phone and theyre extremely nice and great, American-Owned and built products / business”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**57%

*“its just to long”*

**Compatibility-Overall**14%

*“It doesnt fit on any Chevy I have tried it on”*

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Junk product”*

**Assembly/Installation**5%

*“It just takes the hassle out of switching setups”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall80% - Compatibility-Overall8% - Mounting4% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Defective Material/Parts1% - Value For Money1% - Functionality-Overall1% - Mechanism Issues1% - Add-Ons/Attachments1% - Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining1%