Rigid Hitch

What Rigid Hitch does

Rigid Hitch Inc. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer and warehouse distributor of trailer hitches and towing accessories headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota. Founded in 1957 and operating under ISO 9001:2015 certified processes, the company maintains a catalog of more than 9,382 SKUs spanning receiver hitches (Class I through V), gooseneck and fifth wheel hitches, weight distribution systems, electrical products, ball mounts, brake controllers, tow bars and baseplates, and adjacent categories including cargo management, truck accessories, RV maintenance, snow plow parts, off-road and Jeep accessories, and agricultural and construction products. The company also distributes the Tmat sub-brand for truck bed organization.

The business operates a dual-channel model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce at rigidhitch.com with a dedicated B2B dealer account program supported by phone sales and an installer locator network. A vehicle-specific part finder tool enables self-directed product matching by make, model, and year. Beyond its own branded manufactured products — including shock-absorbing hitches under the Quic'n Easy and Cush'n Combo lines — Rigid Hitch distributes category-leading third-party brands including Curt, Blue Ox, B&W, ARIES, Air Lift, Timbren, Tekonsha, Progress Manufacturing, and Agri-Cover. Pricing is transactional with unit pricing ranging from $5.99 (small accessories) to over $2,286 (heavy-duty commercial hitches), no subscription component, and free shipping offered on orders over $99.

Name

Rigid Hitch

Legal name

Rigid Hitch Inc.

Website

https://rigidhitch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rigid Hitch is a family-owned Minnesota-based manufacturer and warehouse distributor of trailer hitches and towing accessories, serving individual consumers, dealers, and commercial customers through DTC e-commerce and a B2B dealer network with a 9,000+ SKU catalog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Hitches & Towing Equipment

NAICS

Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers (4413)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

Keywords

• Trailer hitches
• Towing accessories
• Weight distribution
• Gooseneck hitches
• Fifth wheel hitches

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - B2C and B2B: Direct sales of trailer hitches, towing accessories, and related products to both retail consumers and commercial dealers through e-commerce and phone orders. One-time product transactions with no subscription component. Free shipping on orders over $99.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rigid Hitch designs, manufactures, and distributes trailer hitches and towing accessories through its e-commerce storefront rigidhitch.com and an established dealer network. The catalog spans more than 9,000 SKUs across receiver hitches, gooseneck and fifth wheel hitches, weight distribution systems, electrical/wiring products, ball mounts, cargo management, and shock-absorbing towing systems, with vehicle-specific custom-fit applications and pre-packaged hitch bundles. The company sells directly to retail consumers and to commercial dealers/installer networks under its own Rigid Hitch brand and distributed brands such as Curt, Blue Ox, and B&W.

Product overview

Rigid Hitch is a family-owned company specializing in trailer hitches and towing products, operating as an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and distributor. The company offers an extensive e-commerce catalog of over 9,382 towing and trailer-related products organized across multiple product categories including Receiver Hitches (Class I-V, rear/front-mounted, shock-absorbing), Electrical Products (connectors, brake controllers, wiring harnesses, lights), Towing Accessories (ball mounts, hitch balls, pintle hooks, locks), Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Hitches, Weight Distribution Systems, Tow Bars & Baseplates, Trailer Parts (couplers, jacks, brakes, axles), Cargo Management, Truck Accessories, Off Road & Jeep Accessories, RV Maintenance & Parts, Snow Plow Parts, and Tools. The company also distributes the Tmat sub-brand for truck bed organization. Products are sourced from multiple manufacturers including Curt, Blue Ox, Timbren, Air Lift, and the company's own Rigid Hitch branded products, with custom-fit options available for specific vehicle applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Receiver Hitches

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8/5 average customer rating from 2,045+ verified reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blue OxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlue Ox is a major brand partner whose products (baseplates, tow bars) are sold through Rigid Hitch's e-commerce platform and dealer network. Blue Ox offers display and signage promotion programs for dealers.
• CurtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCurt is one of the largest brand partners, offering trailer hitches and towing equipment sold through Rigid Hitch. One of the top brands by product count on rigidhitch.com.
• ARIEScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor brand partner for automotive accessories including running boards and hitch accessories.
• Air LiftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir Lift suspension enhancement products sold through Rigid Hitch. Offers Authorized Installer Program for dealers.
• B&WcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB&W Trailer Hitches products sold through Rigid Hitch. Offers Maximum Value Program (MVP) for authorized dealers.
• Progress Manufacturing (Equal-i-zer, Fastway)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgress Manufacturing brand protection program for Equal-i-zer and Fastway weight distribution and towing products.
• TimbrencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTimbren SES suspension enhancement products sold through Rigid Hitch.
• TekonshacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTekonsha brake controllers and wiring products sold through Rigid Hitch.
• Agri-Cover (ROCKSTAR)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgri-Cover mud flaps and truck accessories sold through Rigid Hitch.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• etrailer.com: etrailer.com is the dominant pure-play e-commerce retailer of trailer hitches, towing accessories, and trailer parts. Direct competitor to Rigid Hitch in DTC e-commerce, with a similar part-finder/vehicle-specific catalog approach, larger inventory scale, and a multi-warehouse distribution footprint.
• Blue Ox: Blue Ox is a core brand partner of Rigid Hitch selling baseplates and tow bars for flat-towing vehicles behind RVs. They also manufacturer-distribute their own products through dealers, creating direct overlap in flat-tow systems and roadside/wiring accessories.
• B&W Trailer Hitches: B&W is an OEM trailer hitch and gooseneck manufacturer and an active brand partner of Rigid Hitch. Their custom-fit hitches (Turnoverball, Companion) compete head-to-head with Rigid Hitch in the heavy-duty and OEM-prep segments, while their dealer MVP program mirrors Rigid Hitch's B2B dealer motion.
• Demco: Demco manufactures and distributes trailer couplers, jacks, brake actuators, and hitches that overlap substantially with Rigid Hitch's trailer parts and gooseneck categories. Comparable family of products, channels, and customer base in ag/construction towing.
• Draw-Tite / Reese: Draw-Tite and Reese (both under Horizon Global / Cequent) are two of the longest-established trailer hitch brands in North America. They overlap directly with Rigid Hitch's catalog across receiver hitches, fifth wheels, and weight distribution, and they share the same dealer-install channel.
• Curt Manufacturing: Curt is one of the largest trailer hitch and towing accessory manufacturers in North America and is also Rigid Hitch's largest brand partner by product count. Both companies sell overlapping Class I-V hitches, electrical products, and accessories to the same end consumers and dealers.
• TorkLift International: TorkLift manufactures aftermarket hitches, frame-mounted tie-downs, and suspension products for trucks and RVs. Direct overlap with Rigid Hitch in heavy-duty and RV-towing SKUs, including Class V hitches and pinbox products.
• RealTruck: RealTruck is a leading online retailer and brand portfolio company for truck accessories including tonneau covers, lift kits, and towing products. Direct DTC and dealer-driven competitor to Rigid Hitch with broader brand reach and capital backing.

Emerging players

• Weigh Safe: Weigh Safe designs and sells drop hitches with integrated tongue weight scales, a niche but growing category adjacent to Rigid Hitch's own cushioned-towing systems. Both sell direct and through dealer channels to towing enthusiasts.
• Buyers Products: Buyers Products manufactures and distributes truck, trailer, snow/ice, and construction equipment accessories with significant overlap in towing hardware (couplers, jacks, lighting). Comparable manufacturer-distributor model with overlapping B2B and dealer motions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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