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Brand comparison

Rhino Hitch vs BulletProof Aluminum Medium Duty

Both make aluminum adjustable hitches with a 2" and 2-5/16" ball. BulletProof's aluminum line covers 2" and 2.5" receivers; Rhino Hitch adds a 3" option and more drop.

By receiver

Comparable models

2"

Rhino Hitch: 2" 12K: 12,000 / 2,000 lb

BulletProof: Aluminum Medium Duty 2"

Shop 2" Rhino Hitch →

2.5"

Rhino Hitch: 2.5" 14K: 14,000 / 2,000 lb

BulletProof: Aluminum Medium Duty 2.5": 14,000 / 2,000 lb

Shop 2.5" Rhino Hitch →

3"

Rhino Hitch: 3" 16K: 16,000 / 2,000 lb

BulletProof: No 3" aluminum model

Shop 3" Rhino Hitch →

Published specs

Specifications side by side

Receiver sizes (aluminum)

Rhino Hitch

2", 2.5", 3"

BulletProof

2", 2.5"

Towing / tongue rating

Rhino Hitch

10,000 / 1,500 lb or 12,000 / 2,000 lb (2"); 14,000 / 2,000 lb (2.5"); 16,000 / 2,000 lb (3")

BulletProof

14,000 / 2,000 lb

Drop / rise

Rhino Hitch

7" or 10" maximum drop; rise pending confirmation

BulletProof

6" drop or rise, 1" steps

Material

Rhino Hitch

Anodized (alloy pending confirmation)

BulletProof

6061-T6 aluminum

Balls

Rhino Hitch

2" and 2-5/16" ball set listed

BulletProof

Chrome 2" and 2-5/16"

Pins

Rhino Hitch

InfiniteRule adjustment lock sold separately

BulletProof

Pins and clips

Made in

Rhino Hitch

USA

BulletProof

Not published

Price (maker's site)

Rhino Hitch

$344.99–$589.99

BulletProof

$269 (2.5")

"Not published" means we couldn't find it on the manufacturer's own site. Specs captured 2026-10-20; check each maker for current details.

Where Rhino Hitch stands out

  • 3" receiver option at 16,000 lb.
  • More maximum drop (7" or 10" vs 6").
  • Made in the USA.

Where BulletProof stands out

  • Published 1" adjustment steps and rise.
  • Lower listed price on the 2.5" model.
  • Alloy grade (6061-T6) published.

Rhino Hitch is best for

3" receiver owners, or trucks needing more than 6" of drop.

BulletProof is best for

2" or 2.5" receivers needing 6" of drop or rise at a lower price.

Context

Good to know

  • BulletProof also sells steel hitches; this page compares only its aluminum line.

Questions

FAQs

Does BulletProof make a 3" aluminum hitch?

Not in its aluminum line at capture time. Rhino Hitch lists a 3" 16,000 lb model.

Which can rise?

BulletProof publishes drop or rise. Rhino Hitch rise settings are pending confirmation.

Sources

BulletProof is a trademark of its owner. Specs reviewed 2026-10-20.