Weigh Safe
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersLindon, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Weigh Safe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Weigh Safe
- Legal name
- Weigh Safe
- Website
- https://weigh-safe.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Weigh Safe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Trailer Hitches and Towing Safety Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)
- SIC
- Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)
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Where Weigh Safe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lindon
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Weigh Safe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Trailer Hitch Hardware Sales: Weigh Safe generates revenue primarily through the direct sale of its proprietary trailer hitch hardware. Products are sold as one-time purchases (perpetual hardware) through the company's e-commerce storefront and through authorized dealer/distributor channels. Accessories, locks, and add-on components are cross-sold alongside core hitch products. The company also sells factory-seconds and legacy models at discounted prices through its Factory Outlet.
- Mobile Application (Weigh Safe App): Weigh Safe offers a companion mobile app (available on iOS App Store and Google Play Store) that pairs with its hardware, providing additional towing data and monitoring capabilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Weigh Safe Drop Hitch (Aluminum) — core adjustable hitch with built-in scale |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Cerakote Black Weigh Safe Drop Hitch (Aluminum) — premium cerakote finish variant |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Weigh Safe 180° Trailer Hitch — turnover ball design for quick ball-size switching |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Cerakote Black Weigh Safe 180° Hitch — cerakote finish turnover hitch |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Fixed Height Ball Mount — non-adjustable hitch with built-in scale |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Steel Weigh Safe Drop Hitch — heavy-duty steel adjustable hitch |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Steel Pintle Hitch — heavy-duty pintle/ball combo hitch |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Steel 180 PRO — heaviest-duty turnover hitch with accessory receiver |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Weigh Safe Aero Hitch — streamlined steel hitch with scale and clamshell |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | True Tow Weight Distribution Hitches |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories and Add-Ons |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Weigh Safe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Weigh Safe designs, manufactures, and sells trailer hitch ball mounts and related towing equipment built around a patented integrated hydraulic tongue weight scale that measures tongue weight automatically during coupling, eliminating the need for separate scales or weigh station visits. The product range spans aluminum and steel adjustable drop hitches, 180° turnover dual-ball hitches, fixed-height mounts, pintle hitches, gooseneck inserts, weight distribution systems, recovery gear, locks, and accessories, supported by a companion iOS/Android mobile app.
Product overview
Weigh Safe is a towing equipment company that manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of trailer hitches with a signature innovation: built-in tongue weight scales. The product lineup centers on ball mounts (drop hitches and turnover/180° ball mounts) available in aluminum and steel materials, with premium Cerakote-finished variants. Core products include the Adjustable Drop Hitch, 180° Turnover Hitch, Fixed Height Ball Mount, Steel Drop Hitch, Pintle Hitch, Steel 180 PRO, and Aero Hitch. The portfolio extends to weight distribution hitches (True Tow series), gooseneck products, vehicle recovery equipment (hooks, shackles, ropes), security locks (hitch pins, coupler locks, padlocks), and accessories (clamshell converters, storage cases, anti-rattle clamps). The company also offers a mobile app for iOS and Android. All products share the common differentiator of built-in tongue weight measurement technology to improve towing safety and performance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- True Tow: True Tow Weight Distribution product line featuring weight distribution hitches
Products and services
- Weigh Safe Adjustable Trailer Hitch (Aluminum Drop Hitch) Aluminum adjustable trailer hitch with built-in tongue weight scale for truck and SUV owners; aircraft-grade 6061 T6 billet construction, available in multiple drop lengths and receiver sizes for recreational and general towing.
- Weigh Safe 180° Trailer Hitch (Aluminum Turnover) Aluminum turnover ball hitch with double-sided tow ball (2" and 2-5/16") and built-in tongue weight scale; allows quick ball-size switching for users who tow multiple trailers with different coupler sizes.
- Cerakote Black Adjustable Trailer Hitch Premium variant of the aluminum adjustable hitch with black Cerakote polymer-ceramic composite coating for enhanced durability and aesthetics, retaining the built-in tongue weight scale.
- Cerakote Black 180° Trailer Hitch Premium aluminum 180° turnover hitch with black Cerakote finish, combining the dual-ball switching mechanism with enhanced durability from the polymer-ceramic coating.
- Fixed Height Ball Mount Non-adjustable aluminum ball mount with built-in tongue weight scale, designed for trucks with standard trailer coupler heights and 2" receivers.
- Steel Adjustable Trailer Hitch (Steel Drop Hitch) Heavy-duty steel adjustable trailer hitch with built-in tongue weight scale; high-strength steel construction with black powder coating and zinc undercoating for commercial and heavy-duty towing.
- Steel Pintle Hitch Heavy-duty steel pintle hitch with built-in tongue weight measurement for commercial and industrial towing; compatible with all lunette ring sizes and switches between pintle hook and ball mount configurations.
- Steel 180 PRO Trailer Hitch Heavy-duty steel turnover ball hitch with double-sided tow ball slider and accessory receiver; Weigh Safe's highest-capacity hitch, rated up to 25,000 lbs GTW and 2,500 lbs tongue weight for commercial and heavy-duty applications.
- Weigh Safe Aero Hitch Streamlined steel adjustable trailer hitch with built-in tongue weight scale and competitive pricing; high-strength steel construction with stainless steel tow ball and standard Clamshell Converter for 2"/2-5/16" versatility.
- True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch (Heavyweight, Middleweight, and Lightweight variants) Weight distribution hitch system with live adjustment capability for real-time fine-tuning of setup; available in Heavyweight, Middleweight, and Lightweight configurations to match various trailer weights and towing requirements.
- Weigh Safe OEM Gooseneck Ball Gooseneck ball hitch product designed for OEM gooseneck applications in pickup trucks towing heavy-duty trailers.
- Weigh Safe B&W Gooseneck Insert Gooseneck ball hitch insert designed for compatibility with B&W gooseneck hitch systems in pickup trucks.
- Weigh Safe Vehicle Recovery Hook Vehicle recovery hook for off-road and towing recovery applications; available in standard and Cerakote-finished variants.
- Weigh Safe Soft Shackle Ring Soft shackle ring for vehicle recovery applications; available in standard and Cerakote-finished versions.
- Weigh Safe Hard Shackle Hard shackle for vehicle recovery and towing applications.
- Weigh Safe Recovery Rope Recovery rope designed for vehicle recovery and off-road extraction applications.
- Weigh Safe Hitch Locking Pin Hitch locking pin for securing ball mounts inside vehicle receivers; available with keyed-alike option to match other Weigh Safe locks.
- Weigh Safe Trailer Coupler Ball Lock Security lock for trailer coupler ball connections to prevent unauthorized trailer detachment.
- Weigh Safe Adjustable Trailer Coupler Latch Lock Adjustable security lock for trailer coupler latch mechanisms to deter trailer theft.
- Weigh Safe Padlock Padlock for securing trailer and hitch components; designed to be keyed alike with other Weigh Safe locks.
- Weigh Safe 3PC Trailer Lock Set Complete lock bundle including Hitch Locking Pin, Coupler Latch Lock, and Padlock, all keyed alike for convenient one-key management of trailer security.
- Clamshell Converter Adapter Converts a 2-inch tow ball into a 2-5/16-inch tow ball in seconds, expanding the versatility of base hitch models.
- Weigh Safe Storage Case Storage case for convenient transport and storage of ball mount, tow balls, and lock accessories.
- Weigh Safe Anti-Rattle Clamp Hitch accessory that reduces rattle and play in receiver connections while also functioning as a receiver reducer.
- Flap Jack Block Trailer leveling and support block accessory for stabilizing trailers when uncoupled.
- Weigh Safe Towing Mobile App Companion mobile application for iOS and Android that pairs with Weigh Safe towing hardware to provide towing peace of mind, additional towing data, and tongue weight management assistance.
Quantifiable outcome
- Tongue weight accuracy within +/- 1.25% over full range of the scale (approximately +/- 50 lbs)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Weigh Safe
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Weigh Safe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Weigh Safe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Leap InnovationscoreWeigh Safe is a member of the Leap Innovations companies, indicating a formal affiliation with this innovation group. The nature of the membership (strategic, investment, or accelerator) is not further specified.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Weigh Safe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CURT Manufacturing: Largest US trailer hitch manufacturer offering a full line of ball mounts, weight distribution hitches, and towing accessories. Directly comparable product portfolio and dealer/retail distribution model; primary head-to-head competitor in the trailer hitch category.
- B&W Trailer Hitches: Manufacturer of gooseneck hitches, OEM-style ball mounts, and turnover ball systems. Competes with Weigh Safe's Steel 180 PRO and gooseneck product lines with similar premium positioning and truck-specific fitments.
- Blue Ox: Towing products manufacturer specializing in tow bars, baseplates, and weight distribution hitches. Comparable niche-specialist positioning with strong brand loyalty among RV owners.
- Andersen Manufacturing: Manufacturer of premium aluminum ball mounts and the popular Rapid Hitch design. Competes most directly with Weigh Safe's aluminum adjustable hitches on premium materials and adjustable design.
- Torklift International: Manufacturer of premium towing and tie-down products including specialty hitches and camper tie-downs. Similar specialty positioning serving truck and RV enthusiasts with premium-priced hardware.
- Fastway (Pro Series): Trailer products brand offering weight distribution hitches and sway control under the Pro Series and Fastway names. Directly comparable product line in weight distribution and safety-focused towing accessories.
Broad incumbents
- Reese (Horizon Global): Iconic towing brand with broadest distribution in the category covering hitches, ball mounts, weight distribution, brake controllers, and electrical. Incumbent competitor with much wider portfolio and deeper shelf presence at retail.
- Draw-Tite: Established trailer hitch and towing accessories brand owned by Horizon Global. Competes across the same categories as Weigh Safe with broader product breadth and stronger aftermarket retail penetration.
Emerging players
- Gen-Y Hitch: Specialty hitch maker focused on heavy-duty, adjustable towing solutions including weight distribution with shank-style adjustability. Comparable specialty engineering approach and premium positioning.
Others
- Yakima: Outdoor recreation equipment brand covering racks, cargo, and towing accessories. Adjacent peer serving the same truck/SUV outdoor enthusiast customer base with complementary (non-hitch) cargo and recreation products.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Weigh Safe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Weigh Safe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Weigh Safe M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Weigh Safe
What does Weigh Safe do?
Weigh Safe designs, manufactures, and sells trailer hitch ball mounts and related towing equipment built around a patented integrated hydraulic tongue weight scale that measures tongue weight automatically during coupling, eliminating the need for separate scales or weigh station visits. The product range spans aluminum and steel adjustable drop hitches, 180° turnover dual-ball hitches, fixed-height mounts, pintle hitches, gooseneck inserts, weight distribution systems, recovery gear, locks, and accessories, supported by a companion iOS/Android mobile app.
Is Weigh Safe a public or private company?
Weigh Safe is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Weigh Safe founded?
Weigh Safe was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Weigh Safe based?
Weigh Safe is headquartered in Lindon, United States, in the North America region.
How does Weigh Safe make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Trailer Hitch Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are mobile Application (Weigh Safe App).
Who are Weigh Safe's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CURT Manufacturing, B&W Trailer Hitches, Blue Ox, Andersen Manufacturing, Torklift International and Fastway (Pro Series). Broad incumbents are Reese (Horizon Global) and Draw-Tite. Gen-Y Hitch is listed as an emerging player. Yakima is listed as an others.
Does Weigh Safe have an API?
No public API is recorded for Weigh Safe.
What industry is Weigh Safe in?
Weigh Safe's product category is Trailer Hitches and Towing Safety Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHABAJ, Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging). Its NAICS code is 333924 and its SIC code is 3537.