{"product_id":"curt-powerride-30k-5th-wheel-hitch-head-only-16315","title":"CURT PowerRide 30K 5th Wheel Hitch Head | 16315 | 30K \/ 7.5K Vertical | Head Only","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCURT PowerRide 30K 5th Wheel Hitch Head (Part #16315)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the standalone head unit for CURT's flagship 30K 5th wheel hitch. Buy this if you already have compatible PowerRide legs, need a replacement head for an existing PowerRide installation, or are upgrading a lower-capacity setup. Head only — legs, rails, and mounting hardware NOT included. Rated to 30,000 lb GTW \/ 7,500 lb vertical load per SAE J2638. Cast steel main body with premium textured dark grey Teridium finish. Multi-directional cast yoke head. Integrated polyethylene wear plates (grease-free). Self-resetting handle. Patented interlocking jaws. 3-position color-coded coupling indicator. Fast one-pin head removal. Strategic grip points. 4\" height adjustment range. CURT limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe CURT PowerRide 30K — Flagship 5th Wheel Hitch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCURT PowerRide 30K\u003c\/strong\u003e is CURT's flagship 5th wheel hitch — engineered for professional-grade towing performance with a suite of modern features that traditional heavy-duty hitches don't offer. Meaningful highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30,000 lb gross trailer weight (GTW)\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles the largest 5th wheel trailers, luxury RVs, and heavy commercial trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7,500 lb vertical load capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — 500 lb more than A30 (7,000 lb) — meaningful headroom for the heaviest pin weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ GREASE-FREE — Integrated polyethylene wear plates\u003c\/strong\u003e — no more messy grease application; smooth operation, extended plate longevity, and wear indicators to track hitch life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Multi-directional cast yoke head\u003c\/strong\u003e — tilts in \u003cstrong\u003emultiple directions\u003c\/strong\u003e (not just front-to-back like A-Series), reducing strain on truck and delivering smoother ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Ergonomic self-resetting handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — accessible from the side of the truck bed, self-resets after uncoupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Fast one-pin head removal\u003c\/strong\u003e — hitch breaks down into smaller, lighter pieces for easier install\/removal\/storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Strategic grip points\u003c\/strong\u003e — ergonomic moving and handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ 4\" height adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e — greater versatility vs typical 3\" adjustment options\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Patented interlocking jaws\u003c\/strong\u003e — full kingpin contact for coupling security\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ 3-position color-coded coupling indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e — red \/ yellow \/ green — visible from the truck cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast steel main body\u003c\/strong\u003e — dependable strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium textured dark grey Teridium finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — long-lasting rust resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo welding or fabrication required\u003c\/strong\u003e for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTested to SAE J2638\u003c\/strong\u003e safety standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacked by CURT's limited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e (one-year finish, one-year parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Head Only — Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplace a damaged PowerRide head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade a lower-capacity setup\u003c\/strong\u003e to 30K PowerRide (verify existing legs are 30K-rated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a custom PowerRide configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e — pair with compatible legs or a CURT 5th wheel roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ What This Head Requires (Sold Separately)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5th wheel legs\u003c\/strong\u003e — PowerRide legs (see #16908) or CURT 5th wheel roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5th wheel base rails\u003c\/strong\u003e — required for industry-standard leg installations (see recommended rails below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom under-bed brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e — required for industry-standard rail installations (vehicle-specific)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed replacement or spare PowerRide legs? See \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/products\/curt-replacement-powerride-5th-wheel-legs-16908-30k\"\u003e#16908 — Replacement PowerRide 5th Wheel Legs\u003c\/a\u003e in the mounting foundation catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete PowerRide 30K Configurations Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBase configurations (industry-standard rail mount):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#16315 — Hitch Head Only ($1099.95)\u003c\/strong\u003e ⬅ THIS UNIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/products\/curt-powerride-30k-5th-wheel-hitch-16320-industry-standard-rails\"\u003e#16320 — Industry-standard (rails sold separately) ($1348.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/products\/curt-powerride-30k-5th-wheel-hitch-16321-with-rails\"\u003e#16321 — Rails included ($1591.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirect-fit puck-system configurations (all three major truck platforms):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/products\/curt-powerride-30k-5th-wheel-hitch-16594-ford-super-duty-8ft-bed-puck-system\"\u003e#16594 — Ford F-250\/F-350\/F-450 SD ($1595.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/products\/curt-powerride-30k-5th-wheel-hitch-16593-ram-2500-3500-8ft-bed-puck-system\"\u003e#16593 — Ram 2500\/3500 ($1849.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/products\/curt-powerride-30k-5th-wheel-hitch-16592-silverado-sierra-hd-8ft-bed-puck-system\"\u003e#16592 — Silverado\/Sierra 2500\/3500 HD ($1787.95)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerRide vs A30 — Which 30K Should You Choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth PowerRide and A30 are 30,000 lb 5th wheel hitches from CURT. Meaningful differences to help you choose:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ GREASE-FREE (PowerRide) vs Grease plate (A30)\u003c\/strong\u003e — PowerRide's integrated polyethylene wear plates eliminate messy grease application; A30 uses a traditional grease plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Load:\u003c\/strong\u003e PowerRide \u003cstrong\u003e7,500 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e vs A30 \u003cstrong\u003e7,000 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e — PowerRide has 500 lb more headroom for heavy pin weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e PowerRide \u003cstrong\u003emulti-directional\u003c\/strong\u003e tilt vs A30 \u003cstrong\u003efully articulating torsion\u003c\/strong\u003e — different articulation approach; PowerRide's multi-directional design allows tilt in more axes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e PowerRide \u003cstrong\u003e4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e vs A30 \u003cstrong\u003e3\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — greater versatility for different trailer\/truck combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e PowerRide \u003cstrong\u003eTeridium Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e vs A30 \u003cstrong\u003eCarbide Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuck-Fit Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e PowerRide available for \u003cstrong\u003eFord, Ram, AND Chevy\/GMC HD\u003c\/strong\u003e; A30 only for Chevy\/GMC HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidewinder Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e A30 requires a wedge for Sidewinder pin boxes; PowerRide compatibility varies — check with CURT for specific setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear Indicator Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e PowerRide includes visible wear indicators; A30 does not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose PowerRide if:\u003c\/strong\u003e You value grease-free operation, want the highest vertical capacity (7,500 lb), or need the modern multi-directional head design. Also the only 30K puck-fit option for Ford or Ram trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose A30 if:\u003c\/strong\u003e You prefer the traditional heavy-duty A-Series design with grease plate, or want the carbide black finish over teridium grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLoad Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGross Trailer Weight (GTW):\u003c\/strong\u003e 30,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Load Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7,500 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTested to:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAE J2638 safety specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16315\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 612314051670\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e CURT PowerRide 5th wheel legs #16908, CURT 5th wheel roller (30K-rated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Professional Installation Recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation involves proper leg attachment torque and alignment. 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