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# **6 inch drop hitch**

**Skip it****49/100 **

a small market ($104K/yr) — 6 inch drop hitch doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$104K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+245.4%**

**Products**

**41**

**Brands**

**26**

was 27 a year ago

**Sellers**

**51**

**Price range**

**$22.22–$266.14**

**Returns**

**4.1%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**5**

 ×0.30

Growth

**81**

 ×0.30

Competition

**67**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**33**

 ×0.10

Returns

**67**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +245.4% year over year.

5K3KSpike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jul, Aug, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4×

## **Competition**

- TYT17% - CURT13% - Orion Motor Tech12% - TOPTOW9% - Triloex8% - Rhino USA5% - Other (20 brands)36%

The top 5 products take 44% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 26 brands and 51 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**26 **▼falling

was 27 a year ago

**Sellers**

**51**

**Top 5 brand share**

**59%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![TYT Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Kit 6-Inch Drop Fits 2-Inch Receiver 2-Inch Trailer Ball with 5/8 Hitch Pin Clip Rated 7 500 lbs GTW / 750 lbs TW](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OeeOqtEGL.jpg) [**TYT Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Kit 6-Inch Drop Fits 2-Inch Receiver 2-Inch Trailer Ball with 5/8 Hitch Pin Clip Rated 7 500 lbs GTW / 750 lbs TW**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMTPT4F7)

TYT$31.474.7★54212%▼falling

2
![Orion Motor Tech Trailer Hitch Ball Mount for 2 Receiver with 2 Ball 6 Drop 8000 lb. Towing Capacity Heavy-Duty Tow Hitch Reversible Ball Hitch for Truck Boat RV Cargo with Hitch Pin & Clip](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41biJtT3zYL.jpg) [**Orion Motor Tech Trailer Hitch Ball Mount for 2 Receiver with 2 Ball 6 Drop 8000 lb. Towing Capacity Heavy-Duty Tow Hitch Reversible Ball Hitch for Truck Boat RV Cargo with Hitch Pin & Clip**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDGJCBFH)

Orion Motor Tech$32.074.8★2309%▲rising

3
![Loaded Ball Mount with 2 Ball (2 Shank 7 500 lbs. 6 Drop)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FLijcCIeL.jpg) [**Loaded Ball Mount with 2 Ball (2 Shank 7 500 lbs. 6 Drop)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q5VJ3TF)

CURT$45.284.8★1,5768%▼falling

4
![Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-Inch Ball Fits 2-in Receiver 6 Drop 7 500 lbs Includes 5/8 Screw-in Hitch Pin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Edj+KudXL.jpg) [**Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-Inch Ball Fits 2-in Receiver 6 Drop 7 500 lbs Includes 5/8 Screw-in Hitch Pin**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJPWBQB)

Triloex$32.694.7★488%▲rising

5
![TOPTOW Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Kit with 2 inch Trailer Ball and 5/8 inch Hitch Pin 6 inch Drop Fits 2 inch Hitch Receiver Matte Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31IVQ+118fL.jpg) [**TOPTOW Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Kit with 2 inch Trailer Ball and 5/8 inch Hitch Pin 6 inch Drop Fits 2 inch Hitch Receiver Matte Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2X54J71)

TOPTOW$30.024.8★466%▲rising

6
![TYT Adjustable Truck Trailer Hitch for 2 inch Receiver 6 Drop/Rise Tow Hitch with Dual Balls (2 & 2-5/16) Compatible with Heavy-Duty Trailer Systems up to 20 000 lbs Includes Hitch Tightener](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41T6cRlLNQL.jpg) [**TYT Adjustable Truck Trailer Hitch for 2 inch Receiver 6 Drop/Rise Tow Hitch with Dual Balls (2 & 2-5/16) Compatible with Heavy-Duty Trailer Systems up to 20 000 lbs Includes Hitch Tightener**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQJTJ8Y7)

TYT$92.534.7★5424%▲rising

7
![Adjustable Trailer Hitch -Drop Hitch-Tow Hitch with 2 inch Receiver-6inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Ball Hitches for Trucks 20 000 LBS GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sePa5o31L.jpg) [**Adjustable Trailer Hitch -Drop Hitch-Tow Hitch with 2 inch Receiver-6inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Ball Hitches for Trucks 20 000 LBS GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1BGQD3W)

Koerdo$113.454.7★4353%▼falling

8
![CURT Manufacturing 45070 Class III 1 Ball Mount](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FCeJE7N9L.jpg) [**CURT Manufacturing 45070 Class III 1 Ball Mount**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007M30BC)

CURT$29.684.8★1,4603%▼falling

9
![Adjustable Trailer Truck Drop Hitch - Fits 2 Inch Receiver Only 6 Inch Drop Dual Ball Mount 2 and 2-5/16 Up to 12 500 LBS GTW Heavy Duty Aluminum Towing Hitch with 2 Hitch Locks & 4 Silencer Pads](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kqW37m+mL.jpg) [**Adjustable Trailer Truck Drop Hitch - Fits 2 Inch Receiver Only 6 Inch Drop Dual Ball Mount 2 and 2-5/16 Up to 12 500 LBS GTW Heavy Duty Aluminum Towing Hitch with 2 Hitch Locks & 4 Silencer Pads**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D21PMJJR)

Onsski$101.224.6★1913%—flat

10

![TOPSHINE Trailer Hitch Ball Mount with 2 in Ball & Hitch Pin Heavy Duty Steel Fits 2 Inch Receiver 7500lbs Capacity 6-in Drop 3pcs Hitch Receiver Silencer Pad Included Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319LgD90w4L.jpg) [**TOPSHINE Trailer Hitch Ball Mount with 2 in Ball & Hitch Pin Heavy Duty Steel Fits 2 Inch Receiver 7500lbs Capacity 6-in Drop 3pcs Hitch Receiver Silencer Pad Included Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYZHL2NL)

TOPSHINE$30.884.7★1283%▼falling

11

![GusHIll USA GH45070 Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Fits 2-Inch Receiver 6 500 lbs 1-Inch Hole 6-Inch Drop](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NOjIabnqL.jpg) [**GusHIll USA GH45070 Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Fits 2-Inch Receiver 6 500 lbs 1-Inch Hole 6-Inch Drop**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDZHV8C6)

GusHill$22.224.7★733%▲rising

12

![Rhino USA Adjustable Trailer Hitch (Fits 2-Inch Receiver) - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitches with 6-Inch Drop/Rise for Truck (12 500 LBS GTW) - Weatherproof Double Anti-Theft Locking Hitch Pins (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41de3kor-CL.jpg) [**Rhino USA Adjustable Trailer Hitch (Fits 2-Inch Receiver) - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitches with 6-Inch Drop/Rise for Truck (12 500 LBS GTW) - Weatherproof Double Anti-Theft Locking Hitch Pins (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSP4NS28)

Rhino USA$195.794.5★1,4933%—flat

13

![Orion Motor Tech Adjustable Trailer Hitch Fits 2 in Receiver 6 in Drop & Rise Hitch 12500 LBS GTW Class 3 4 Hitch Heavy Duty Aluminum Drop Hitch for Truck with Three Anti-Theft Locking Hitch Pins](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41O37gc4OXL.jpg) [**Orion Motor Tech Adjustable Trailer Hitch Fits 2 in Receiver 6 in Drop & Rise Hitch 12500 LBS GTW Class 3 4 Hitch Heavy Duty Aluminum Drop Hitch for Truck with Three Anti-Theft Locking Hitch Pins**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBYZ6P1R)

Orion Motor Tech$108.944.3★4733%—flat

14

![TOPTOW Trailer Receiver Hitch Extender Adapter 6 Drop/Riser 8.5 and 10.5 Extension Length 2 Shank 7500lbs Towing Capacity Matte Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xjNsf5beL.jpg) [**TOPTOW Trailer Receiver Hitch Extender Adapter 6 Drop/Riser 8.5 and 10.5 Extension Length 2 Shank 7500lbs Towing Capacity Matte Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B575BJXS)

TOPTOW$38.574.7★1,1862%—flat

15

![Rhino USA Adjustable Trailer Hitch (Fits 2-Inch Receiver) - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitches with 6-Inch Drop/Rise for Truck (12 500 LBS GTW) - Weatherproof Double Anti-Theft Locking Hitch Pin (Silver)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WTaJuylvL.jpg) [**Rhino USA Adjustable Trailer Hitch (Fits 2-Inch Receiver) - Heavy Duty Aluminum Tow Hitches with 6-Inch Drop/Rise for Truck (12 500 LBS GTW) - Weatherproof Double Anti-Theft Locking Hitch Pin (Silver)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSP414PM)

Rhino USA$193.724.5★1,4932%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 41 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![TYT Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Kit 6-Inch Drop Fits 2-Inch Receiver 2-Inch Trailer Ball with 5/8 Hitch Pin Clip Rated 7 500 lbs GTW / 750 lbs TW](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OeeOqtEGL.jpg)**TYT Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Kit 6-Inch Drop Fits 2-Inch Receiver 2-Inch Trailer Ball with 5/8 Hitch Pin Clip Rated 7 500 lbs GTW / 750 lbs TW** TYT**$31.47**4.7★542 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMTPT4F7) [![Orion Motor Tech Trailer Hitch Ball Mount for 2 Receiver with 2 Ball 6 Drop 8000 lb. Towing Capacity Heavy-Duty Tow Hitch Reversible Ball Hitch for Truck Boat RV Cargo with Hitch Pin & Clip](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41biJtT3zYL.jpg)**Orion Motor Tech Trailer Hitch Ball Mount for 2 Receiver with 2 Ball 6 Drop 8000 lb. Towing Capacity Heavy-Duty Tow Hitch Reversible Ball Hitch for Truck Boat RV Cargo with Hitch Pin & Clip** Orion Motor Tech**$32.07**4.8★230 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDGJCBFH) [![Loaded Ball Mount with 2 Ball (2 Shank 7 500 lbs. 6 Drop)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FLijcCIeL.jpg)**Loaded Ball Mount with 2 Ball (2 Shank 7 500 lbs. 6 Drop)** CURT**$45.28**4.8★1,576 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q5VJ3TF) [![Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-Inch Ball Fits 2-in Receiver 6 Drop 7 500 lbs Includes 5/8 Screw-in Hitch Pin](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Edj+KudXL.jpg)**Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-Inch Ball Fits 2-in Receiver 6 Drop 7 500 lbs Includes 5/8 Screw-in Hitch Pin** Triloex**$32.69**4.7★48 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJPWBQB) [![TOPTOW Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Kit with 2 inch Trailer Ball and 5/8 inch Hitch Pin 6 inch Drop Fits 2 inch Hitch Receiver Matte Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31IVQ+118fL.jpg)**TOPTOW Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Kit with 2 inch Trailer Ball and 5/8 inch Hitch Pin 6 inch Drop Fits 2 inch Hitch Receiver Matte Black** TOPTOW**$30.02**4.8★46 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2X54J71) [![TYT Adjustable Truck Trailer Hitch for 2 inch Receiver 6 Drop/Rise Tow Hitch with Dual Balls (2 & 2-5/16) Compatible with Heavy-Duty Trailer Systems up to 20 000 lbs Includes Hitch Tightener](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41T6cRlLNQL.jpg)**TYT Adjustable Truck Trailer Hitch for 2 inch Receiver 6 Drop/Rise Tow Hitch with Dual Balls (2 & 2-5/16) Compatible with Heavy-Duty Trailer Systems up to 20 000 lbs Includes Hitch Tightener** TYT**$92.53**4.7★542 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQJTJ8Y7) [![Adjustable Trailer Hitch -Drop Hitch-Tow Hitch with 2 inch Receiver-6inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Ball Hitches for Trucks 20 000 LBS GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sePa5o31L.jpg)**Adjustable Trailer Hitch -Drop Hitch-Tow Hitch with 2 inch Receiver-6inch Drop/Rise 2 & 2-5/16 Ball Hitches for Trucks 20 000 LBS GTW Trailer Hitches with Anti-Theft Pin Black** Koerdo**$113.45**4.7★435 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1BGQD3W) [![CURT Manufacturing 45070 Class III 1 Ball Mount](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FCeJE7N9L.jpg)**CURT Manufacturing 45070 Class III 1 Ball Mount** CURT**$29.68**4.8★1,460 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007M30BC)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**22%

*“Build quality seems solid”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Cant beat the price”*

**Strength**9%

*“Solid build”*

**Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**8%

*“Good adjustability”*

**Weight Heavy**6%

*“Heavy and sturdy”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“Fitment as advertised”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“As advertised”*

**Efficiency**5%

*“it does the job every weekend”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Convenient AF”*

**Durability**4%

*“Very durable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**17%

*“Doesn't fit”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Bad quality control”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**6%

*“Rusts completely”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“looks are deceiving”*

**Durability**5%

*“not meant to last”*

**Paint Quality**3%

*“paint fades quickly”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“They have gone cheap”*

**Noise Level**3%

*“the whole hitch rattled loudly while towing”*

**Assembly/Installation**3%

*“it is impossible to insert the pin through the ball assembly”*

**Weight Heavy**2%

*“It is definitely heavier than a basic ball mount, so this is not something you casually remove one-handed and toss aside”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall52% - Compatibility-Overall7% - Mounting5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Functionality-Overall4% - Mechanism Issues3% - Weight Heavy3% - Value For Money2% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Quality-Overall2%