THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TOWBARS AVAILBLE AT TOWBARS AUSTRALIA
Standard Duty Towbars
Standard Duty Towbars an also be referred to as Class 2 Towbars. These towbars have a flat tongue that is held on with 2 bolts from the underneath. They are typically rated up to 1600kg and are used for light loads on smaller cars such as a Hatch or Sedan.
The exact specifications and towing capacity can vary depending on the car. Please check both your towbar and vehicle handbook and adhere to whatever is smaller.
It's essential to ensure that the towbar installed on a vehicle complies with local regulations and standards to ensure safe and legal towing. Additionally, when using a towbar, it's crucial to follow the manufacturer's guidelines regarding the maximum towing capacity and any other specific recommendations for safe towing practices.
Medium Duty Towbars
Medium Duty Towbars an also be referred to as Class 3 Towbars. These towbars have a 40mm square removable hitch. This can be easily removed using a simple pin and clip set up when not in use and stowed away. They can be rated up to 1600kg and are used for medium towing on hatches, sedans and small SUV's.
The exact specifications and towing capacity can vary depending on the car. Please check both your towbar and vehicle handbook and adhere to whatever is smaller.
It's essential to ensure that the towbar installed on a vehicle complies with local regulations and standards to ensure safe and legal towing. Additionally, when using a towbar, it's crucial to follow the manufacturer's guidelines regarding the maximum towing capacity and any other specific recommendations for safe towing practices.
Heavy Duty Towbars
Heavy Duty Towbars an also be referred to as Class 4 Towbars. These towbars have a 50mm square removable hitch. This can be easily removed using a simple pin and clip set up when not in use and stowed away. They can be rated up to 3500kg and are used for heavy towing on all types of cars. Like Hatch's, Sedan5's, Wagon's, SUV,s, Ute's and trucks.
The Heavy Duty Towbar is also the most versatile in the range. The 50mm square hitch receiver allows for a more extensive range of ballmounts to be used and a range of bike carriers and accessories. This towbar is great for use with a weight distribution hitch. We highly recommend a heavy duty towbar if towing a caravan.
The exact specifications and towing capacity can vary depending on the car. Please check both your towbar and vehicle handbook and adhere to whatever is smaller.
It's essential to ensure that the towbar installed on a vehicle complies with local regulations and standards to ensure safe and legal towing. Additionally, when using a towbar, it's crucial to follow the manufacturer's guidelines regarding the maximum towing capacity and any other specific recommendations for safe towing practices.
Extreme Recovery Towbars
Extreme Recovery Towbars is a Class 4 Towbar that has rated recovery points. These towbars have a 50mm square removable hitch. This can be easily removed using a simple pin and clip set up when not in use and stowed away. They can be rated up to 3500kg and are used for heavy towing on all types of cars. Like Hatch's, Sedan5's, Wagon's, SUV,s, Ute's and trucks.
The Extreme Recovery Towbar have rated recovery points on the sides and on some models in the centre. The plugs are mounted out of the way so they are not ripped off when out four wheel driving. The 50mm square hitch receiver allows for a more extensive range of ballmounts to be used and a range of bike carriers and accessories. This towbar is great for use with a weight distribution hitch. We highly recommend a heavy duty towbar if towing a caravan.
The exact specifications and towing capacity can vary depending on the car. Please check both your towbar and vehicle handbook and adhere to whatever is smaller.
It's essential to ensure that the towbar installed on a vehicle complies with local regulations and standards to ensure safe and legal towing. Additionally, when using a towbar, it's crucial to follow the manufacturer's guidelines regarding the maximum towing capacity and any other specific recommendations for safe towing practices.
European Towbars
European Towbars have a swan neck and the towball and ballmount are one solid piece. We have a large range of European Towbars here at Towbars Australia. There are a few different designs. European Towbars range in towing capacity up to 3500kg.
The European Standard has a horizontal ballmount held on with bolts.
The European Medium is typically a diagonally mounted ballmount which can be held on via bolts or a locking wheel.
The European Plus is the most popular European towbar as it removes vertically via the locking wheel.
European Towbars tend to have significantly less down ball weight then a heavy duty towbar may have. So it is important to check this if you are towing close the the capacity.
The exact specifications and towing capacity can vary depending on the car. Please check both your towbar and vehicle handbook and adhere to whatever is smaller.
It's essential to ensure that the towbar installed on a vehicle complies with local regulations and standards to ensure safe and legal towing. Additionally, when using a towbar, it's crucial to follow the manufacturer's guidelines regarding the maximum towing capacity and any other specific recommendations for safe towing practices.
