Curt
30K PowerRide
30K lbs
Max Trailer Weight
7.5K lbs
Max Pin Weight
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Installation
Availability
Where to Buy
Requires
OE Puck System
Expert Take
Curt's 30K PowerRide is a heavy-duty puck-mount fifth wheel that drops into your factory bed holes with no rails or drilling. It's a fixed head built for big fivers, with solid capability for the money, though it doesn't cushion chucking like a premium air-ride or B&W setup.
About This Product
The CURT PowerRide 30K is the most powerful puck-mounted hitch you can buy for a Ford Super Duty. Thirty thousand pounds of towing capacity and 7,500 pounds of pin weight - that is five thousand more than most hitches in this category. If you have one of those massive fifth wheels with four slides and a king-size bed, this is the hitch that will not make you nervous.
It drops into the factory pucks Ford installed in your bed. Same deal as other puck hitches - no drilling, no welding, no rails taking up space. Quarter-turn anchors lock it down tight. The whole install takes a couple hours with basic hand tools, and you can break it down into two pieces for storage when you are not towing.
CURT did some smart things with this design. The handle self-resets after you unhitch, so you do not have to remember to prep it before your next hookup. There is a color-coded indicator that shows green when you are locked in properly - you can see it from outside the truck. The head tilts in every direction, not just front to back, which smooths out the ride and reduces the stress on your truck frame.
The jaws interlock and wrap completely around the kingpin. Combined with the built-in wear plates, you get a tight connection without having to grease anything. When the wear plates eventually need replacing, you will know - they are designed to show wear visually.
This is the fixed version for 8-foot beds. If you have a short bed, you need a slider instead. CURT builds these with cast steel and tests them to SAE J2638 specs. Limited lifetime warranty on the body.
Compatibility
Fits These Trucks
Ford
| Model | Years | Bed Length | Bed Prep | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-250 | 2011 - Present | Long Bed | Puck System | All options → |
| F-350 | 2011 - Present | Long Bed | Puck System | All options → |
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Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
The 30K PowerRide is compatible with Ford trucks from 2011 to 2026. Use the fitment table above for the complete list of compatible year, model, and bed configurations.
The 30K PowerRide is rated for 30,000 lbs gross trailer weight (GTW) and 7,500 lbs vertical trailer weight (VTW — the pin weight your truck carries). Always verify your truck's tow rating before purchasing.
This hitch is considered DIY-friendly — most owners can install it with basic tools.
The 30K PowerRide is available from Amazon, Curt directly. Use the "Where to Buy" buttons above for current pricing and availability.
The 30K PowerRide has a fixed head — it does not slide. This is the most common setup and works great for standard-length beds. If you have a short bed, verify clearance before purchasing.
The 25K Companion drops straight into factory bed pucks with no rails and locks down fast. Its cushioned head and full articulation make it the smoothest, quietest fixed fifth wheel you can bolt to a heavy-duty truck.