Differences Between Curt 13494 and 13437 Class III Hitches

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What is the difference between these 2 items. I dont see any reviews for other item. I dont see installation details for item#C67JR. Item # CU89FR Item # C67JR

asked by: Pavan

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There are differences. The differences lie in the fitment and capacities of each hitch. The Curt 13494 which we sell as part # C67JR fits the 2020-2022 Subaru Outback and 2020-2021 Subaru Legacy models of the same model years. The hitch has a 3500 lb towing/350 lb tongue weight rating.

The Curt 13437 which we offered as # CU89FR has recently been discontinued and is therefore no longer available. It fit the same vehicles as the # C67JR, but was also a fit for the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. The hitch also had a slightly higher capacity at 4000 lbs towing/400 lb tongue weight.

The # C67JR is a new offering from Curt, so they don't have the installation instructions posted on their website yet, but Curt tells me that the install procedure between the two is identical. The fact that the hitch is new is why we don't have product reviews yet.

expert reply by: Mike L

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David

9/5/2024

Hi Mike, Correct me if I'm wrong but: Curt datasheet for their 13494 (your C67JR) says 350lb tongue weight. Their datasheet for its predecessor 13437 (your CU89FR) says 600lb tongue weight. So I'm guessing older 13437 had thicker steel in some places????

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Mike L.

10/31/2024

@David It's not a matter of the way the hitch was constructed or the grade and thickness of the steel. It's more a function of the actual capacity of the vehicle itself. For instance, for the 2020 Outback, the maximum towing capacity for a vehicle equipped with the 2.5L engine is 2700 lbs with a tongue weight capacity of 2700 lbs. Curt made some slight tweaks to the # C67JR so the hitch fits Outback Wilderness models as well as the standard Outback. Long story short, the latest hitch itself isn't lacking in strength, Curt just adjusted it's capacity ratings to be more (but not completely) in line with the actual capacity of the vehicle itself. Even though the capacity of a given hitch might be greater than the capacity of the vehicle, you'll still need to abide by the lowest capacity which is the vehicle in this case. I hope that helps explain it!

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Answer 1

According to Curt, the #C67JR Class III hitch is compatible with all models of the 2022 Subaru Outback, including your Wilderness model. I don't have specifics about the departure angle, but as you can see in the photo I provided and the linked…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

I am happy to confirm that the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C67JR you were looking at is confirmed to fit all models of the 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon so it will fit your 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon Wilderness even though it uses a slightly different…

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Answer 5

We do actually have a video of the Curt #C67JR being installed on a 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness! I have it linked below. You will not need to remove the bumper cover to get the #C67JR installed, but you will have to lower the exhaust and pop those…

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Answer 6

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 12

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