A16 5th Wheel Hitch Head #16520
- Requires CURT 5th wheel roller or legs for installation
- Cast yoke with poly-torsion inserts to suppress shock loads and reduce noise
- Fully articulating torsion head for controlled coupling and stable towing
- Lockable handle self-resets to the ready-to-couple position after uncoupling
- High-strength, interlocking jaws fully wrap the kingpin to minimize noise
- Extra wide head opening for easier coupling
- Fast, one-pin head removal makes moving easy with smaller, lighter pieces
- Three-position coupling indicator clearly shows coupling status
- Compatible with kingpin extension boxes, including common pivoting pin boxes
- Offers three height adjustment positions to adapt to each unique truck bed
- Includes a polyethylene lube plate to eliminate messy grease deposits
- Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J2638
- Protected by a highly durable carbide powder coat finish
- Limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts)
Notes:
- Includes 5th wheel head only
- Patent# 8,827,298
- Capacity limited to lowest-rated towing component
Guides & Install Sheets
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- FinishCARBIDE BLACK POWDER COAT
- Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)16,000 LB
- Head SeriesA-Series
Hub Warehouse D25- Master Case Qty0
- MaterialBlank
- Pallet Qty18.000
- Parcel AllowedNo
- Part Type*
- ShippingFreight Only
- Shipping Weight84.000
- Vertical Load4,000 LB
- WarrantyLimited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts)
- Web VisibilityPublic

The CURT A16™ is designed to provide a surprisingly quiet ride while maintain superior towing power. It has a gross trailer weight capacity of 16,000 lbs. and can handle a vertical load up to 4,000 lbs. It comes with a three-position coupling indicator visible from your pickup truck cab, an extra wide head for easier coupling and high-strength interlocking die-cast jaws for a secure hold on your 5th wheel trailer.
This 16K 5th wheel hitch excels in quiet 5th wheel towing. It uses a fully articulating torsion head, a cast yoke with poly-torsion inserts and interlocking jaws to create stability for your trailer and tow vehicle. These components also allow the A16™ to suppress shock and vibrations and reduce any additional noise coming from your trailer.
Like the other CURT A-Series™ hitches, the A16™ is coated with a durable carbide powder coat finish. It is tested in accordance with SAE J2638 for safety and includes a limited lifetime warranty to make this the best hitch ever to be mounted in the back of your pickup. This A16™ 5th wheel hitch head comes ready to be attached to the CURT R16™ 5th wheel roller.