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When you need serious hauling power, this hitch delivers. Rated for 20,000 lbs maximum gross trailer weight and 2,700 lbs maximum tongue weight, it’s built for the demands of heavy-duty towing. The 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" receiver opening gives you the strength and stability needed for large trailers or equipment hauls without flexing or wobble.
This hitch uses fully welded, square-tube steel for a solid, one-piece design. Robotic welding ensures precise alignment and consistent strength across every joint. The black powder coat finish over a protective base coat stands up to rust and road corrosion, keeping it looking good and performing strong season after season.
You don’t need a fabrication shop to put this hitch on. It bolts directly to the vehicle’s frame with included mounting hardware and installation instructions—no welding required. The fit is designed for accuracy so you can line it up easily and get it locked down tight with basic tools.
With its 2-1/2" receiver opening, this hitch is ready for the big stuff. It works with heavy-duty ball mounts, pintle hooks, or other towing setups built to handle high tongue weights. Whether it’s hauling a loaded trailer or outfitting your rig for commercial work, this receiver gives you the capacity to get it done right.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
It’s a good product but I knew that when I bought it. What made me write the review is the customer service with etrailer I can get a hitch or truck accessories anywhere I choose to shop here time and time again for quality of service not the hitch. This time around I had a bit of a problem and every person I spoke with was helpful and knowledgeable and they got it taken care of almost instantly. I think I spoke with 4 representatives total with this company 2 three email and 2 over the phone. Emails are professional polite and most importantly informative. Phone calls are just the same I can clearly understand everyone I spoke to. I don’t usually go out of my way to write reviews but they always impress me.
Looks good, excellent fit, very happy with this product. Best thing about it? etrailer customer service. Olivia did a terrific job. Found me the right product, took care of all the little details, and shipped the hitch out fast. Lots of companies have forgotten how important good customer service is, apparently etrailer remembers. Thanks Olivia!
So this hitch you must drill new holes to mount, which I was aware of. Instructions describe that the 2 larger holes on the back must line up with 2 factory installed rivits, they did NOT line up with the rivits. After a phone call to Curt they knew of the issue. There is a certain combo Ford built of these trucks that the rivits were not in the pattern this hitch is made for. I had to drop the fuel tank, cut off 2 of the factory rivits and them clamp the receiver on and drill the new holes. Curt is aware of this issue, but the trucks built were this issue were a low production runs with a different fuel tank size. Receiver is great and seems well built, but kinda a pain to install
Works great so far! I had it over a year and it’s just what I needed
Very heavy duty hitch! Got it for my 2004 F550. Installation was tricky having a service bed on my truck and I did not want to drop the fuel tank to do it. Overall, very solid investment and shipping was fast.
The trailer hitch was everything I expected. It was delivered quickly and all the hardware was included. I installed it on my F550. Nice quality hitch.
great service
Well made hitch. I use it to transport farm equipment with an F-350 cab and chassis dually
Very good quality, fast shipping, fit like a glove. I would recommend this to anyone.
My new hitch arrived and I was concerned because the box took a beating in shipping. Before I opened the box I called, explained what I received and the representative was great, they gave me their direct extension if I was missing anything. I was shocked when I finished opening the box - I was all bubble wrapped and on the corners it had a layer of cardboard and bubble wrapped again. The nut and bolts along with the instructions were all safe tucked into the tube and covered so they couldn’t fall out It’s good to see a company that cares about their customers experience not just their payment.
Never recieved my hitch, never recieved a tracking number either, ups says it was delivered and its not at my house...sweet
Easy to install, good fitment.
Put this on my Sterling AcTerra
Mounting went well. Air bag made me mount it a little farther back but it ain’t going anywhere. Also didn’t have to move my taillights then.
Just installed this the other day on a 2001 Ford F-550 cab and chassis. There were factory holes already for the two front bolts so I only had to drill the two in the back. Make sure you have a nice, new drill bit as drilling up from the bottom on the frame can be a bit of a task and a sharp bit will lessen that burden.
The size of this receiver is impressive, looks very sturdy and MADE IN THE USA!
It's just like the add said, perfect fit. It only took 20 minutes to install
Herbert
1/21/2026
Its been a busy year of work, I pull a backhoe with the truck I put the hitch on and its holding up great. The paint still looks good. Ill definitely get another one if I get another truck.
Kate F.
1/21/2026
Over all good fit keep in mind on my F-550 I need to low fuel tank not drop just Lowe in place.
The Good:
* The hitch is beefy, made from heavy gauge steel with good looking welds.
* Straight-forward installation.
The Bad:
* The rearward mounting flanges were splayed out bit, so I had to both bend them back in a bit with a come-along as well as clearance the rivet holes.
* The hitch labels were already peeling upon delivery. I had to carefully peel them off fully, remove and clean the old adhesive residue, and re-glue with industrial rubber cement.
* The shipping box from etrailer.com was inadequate and not up to the task. The box was only single-corrugated, and there was no packing material like foam or cardboard dunnage to keep the hitch and accessories from tumbling about in the box. During shipping all the staples ripped free, and the shipper's OS&D department crudely taped the box up with two whole strips of tape, but then during the final leg of delivery they ripped and it arrived open. The result is the hitch arrived scratched and scuffed.
Final thoughts:
The hitch seems well-built and heavy duty. But it does hang a bit lower than I would prefer. Drilling the two rear-most holes took a while, and I had to stop to sharpen the bit a number of times, the steel is very hard. The forward holes were already present, but had to be enlarged. With the fuel tank installed it is tricky but can be done.
The etrailer.com ordering process was easy and turn-around was fast, but the packaging was terrible. If I was not in a rush I would have sent the hitch back due to the scratches. I spent $300+ so I expected the paint to look nice and to protect from rust.
Roger
5/5/2026
I has been nearly 3-12 years I have been using the Curt hitch C15845. In service it has performed exactly as one would hope, no problems of any kind experienced or observed. So other than the cosmetic issues I noted in my original review it has made for an excellent purchase.
So far looks good easy enough to install
Nick S.
11/24/2025
It looks great! I am glad the install went easy for you. What are you planning on using the hitch for?
Ordered this part and was left in silence for 4 days. I called etrailer and was told the part had not shipped yet. I asked if there were a better or similar part. The representative helped me find a better part for comparable price. I was instructed to cancel the original part due to it not shipping yet and they would send out the new one. An hour later I received an email that the cancelled part had shipped, and I could no longer cancel the item, instead when it showed up to me I could send it back for $[XX] shipping that I pay.! day later the wrong part and the right part show up together and the shipping box is demolished and has bent ears at securing points. Parts this size andd weight should not be sent this way, poor planning on etrailer side.
My 2019 f450 chassis cab had an end of frame fuel tank that had to be lowered to gain access to tighten the forward hitch bolts. Two of six mounting holes had to be drilled. Marking the hole location was easy as the other four boltz held the hitch in position for marking.
A floor jack is useful in raising and lowering the jack and tank.
Strongly suggest starting project with as little fuel in tank as possible.
Im very happy with the hitch and how well it fits. It is very beefy and i dont expect any issues from it in service.
great fit on 2011 single wheel cab & chaasis F350. Super heavy duty and well made with a thick powder coat finish. Much more robust than other hitches I have used or seen. I have bought two other "Curt" hitches since this one and have been just as impressed. 5+ stars
I received the hitch yesterday and just got it mounted. I couldn't be happier with it, is about as stout and well built hitch as I've ever seen, thank you.
Ned
4/18/2021
Am still glad that I went with the curt, I will be getting the same for the next f-350,450 or 550 that I get
does fit 2017 f 350, need to remove gas tank to install. DO NOT RECOMEND
Does not fit cab and chassis truck like described
Heather A.
4/9/2026
This hitch is designed to fit 2015 - 2020 Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis 2001 - 2014 Ford F-350, 450, and 550 Cab and Chassis 1999 - 2000 Ford F-350, 450, and 550 Cab and Chassis F-350 models 1999 - 2000 Ford F-350, 450, and 550 Cab and Chassis F-450 and F-550 models 2015 - 2025 Ford F-450 Cab and Chassis 2015 - 2027 Ford F-550 Cab and Chassis 2000 - 2026 Ford F-650 and F-750 F-650 What is the ymm of your truck? I am happy to help.
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Sam S.
12/27/2017
The trailer hitch worked put great and is still performing well. Thank you for the follow up.