5 best manufacturers of towbars

Choosing the best tow bar for the car is best to start with an introduction to the leading manufacturers in the market for traction coupling devices (TSU). The cost of the product is not always the main indicator of quality. In this rating we provide a detailed overview of the best companies specializing in the manufacture of towbars. Evaluation of manufacturers was based on product quality, value for money, as well as the presence of a sufficient range of TSU in the company's lineup.

Before proceeding with the review, we recommend that you decide on the tasks that the hitch should perform.

• Permanent or removable? Removable on average are more expensive because they have a more complex structure.
• What cargo will be towed? From here you determine the class of the product: small, medium or large.
• Find out the exact body type of your car, as well as the dimensions of the detachable coupling.

If you buy in a regular store, listen to the recommendations of the seller and match them with information from our rating.

Top - 5 best manufacturers of towbars

5 Avtos (Avtos)

The range of the company has a wide selection of towbars on almost all models of domestic passenger cars, as well as on most popular cars in Russia. TSU Avtos sold with a two-year warranty, in the process of manufacturing products are covered with polyester powder paint. Due to the focus of the company on the budget sector, Avtos towbars are rather simply and quickly installed on Russian-made cars. Especially often the TSU of this company is purchased for VAZ cars.

Despite the manufacturer’s focus on the lower price segment, all products of the plant also have the necessary quality certificates. On domestic models of Lada hooks in standard towbars Avtos quite strong in favor of the bumper. On the one hand, this is an advantage, as it protects the body from colliding with inattentive drivers from behind, but on the other hand, the hook may seem too long.

Avtos plant is constantly developing and the quality of its products is growing. According to reviews, some models of Avtos towbars in recent years, in terms of the quality of performance of the TSU hull and fasteners, are superior to similar models from Leader Plus. However, the main advantage of the Avtos traction coupling devices is their low cost. Among all the budgetary continuations, the products of this brand are of the highest quality.

4 Baltex (Baltex)

This Russian manufacturer supplies traction coupling devices to the market that are not inferior in quality to their European counterparts. The company is known for its towbars with stainless lining. The manufacturer’s product range includes TSUs that have additional corrosion protection in the form of special stainless steel linings. Such linings are securely fixed on the body of the tow bar and additionally polished. As a result, the buyer gets a reliable trailer coupling with a metallic sheen and additional protection against rusting.

Thanks to the introduction of enhanced measures to combat the occurrence of corrosion on their towbars, Baltex products are very popular among owners of off-road vehicles. Another reason why TSUs are demanded by off-road vehicle enthusiasts is that the body of the product slightly protrudes over the bumper and provides it with additional protection.According to the owners of such a popular model as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, we can conclude that the Baltex hitch is the best solution for this car.

3 Imiola (Imiola)

The Polish company Imiola offers some of the best towbars on the Russian market in terms of price and quality. Availability of expensive equipment in factories Imiola is crucial in the quality of products. This applies not only to complex painting systems, but also to methods of bending metal parts, as well as their welding.

Anti-corrosion treatment of towbars occupies an important place in the production technology, especially in the areas of welds. Powder painting today is one of the main methods of combating rusting of metal TSU. Painting the towbars with the classical method leads to the fact that on the product already in the first 2-3 years of operation, traces of corrosion begin to appear.

In the line of trailer coupling devices Imiola Removable towbars are in great demand. They differ in that the installation process does not require considerable effort and high qualification from the master. If you need to regularly remove the hitch, quick-detachable models Imiola perfect for this purpose.

Installing Imiola turnbuckle will be the best solution for VAZ cars if you are looking for European quality at a low cost. Among foreign brands, Imiola products are considered to be the most affordable.

2 Leader Plus (Leader Plus)

The quality of towbars from the manufacturer Leader Plus is also at a good level. Due to the fact that the company was originally founded in Russia, all its activities were immediately aimed at meeting the needs of Russian car owners. As a result, the main advantage of the products of this brand is the presence of towbars, which, according to reviews, are optimally suited to most of the popular models of passenger cars in our country. The design of traction coupling devices Leader Plus allows you to use the towbars for VAZ cars, as well as for foreign cars, which are popular in Russia, without any modifications.

For owners of domestic cars a significant advantage will be the ease of installation of the tow bar. You do not have to remove the bumper or the more cut off its parts in order to install the device. A tow bar designed for a specific car model will always take into account all the standard dimensions of a bumper for it. On models with a removable hook, it may be that the mounting bolts that come with the kit are not strong enough. In this case, it is recommended to install more reliable bolts for fixing the hook.

1 Bosal

Products of the Russian plant of the Belgian company Bosal It is known for its quality, as well as the variety of available models and modifications of traction coupling devices. Production companies of the company are equipped with the most modern equipment, which allows to produce high-quality TSU with a large set of options. Among the available modifications, various ways of fastening a hook with a ball are of the greatest interest. On the removable models are available as pin locking mechanisms, and simplified versions with bolted connections.

The defining characteristic of the towbars of this manufacturer is strength and durability. The body of the product is made of high quality steel. Traction and power devices Bosal have a significant margin of safety, significantly exceeding the passport indicators. The main problem of all towbars - metal corrosion. Features of operation and the location of the TSU make it very vulnerable to rust.

Bosal solves the issue of rust protection by applying a special anti-corrosion coating on the metal surface. As a result, the product does not rust even after damage to the surface layer of paint. This layer itself, in turn, is also quite wear-resistant - staining takes place by a special powder method.

General recommendations for selection

If you plan to transport goods in a trailer on an ongoing basis, you should accept the fact that any tow bar with heavy use will sooner or later begin to rust. After analyzing the reviews of real users, we came to the conclusion that it is better to purchase removable tow barriers for cases where the carriage of goods in tow is required only occasionally. The best way to extend the life of the tow bar is to store it in the garage.

Pay particular attention to the calculation of the vertical and horizontal loads when choosing a tow bar. There are a lot of video examples of what happens with trailers that were attached to the tow bar without taking into account the weight and dimensions of the load. The method of determining the optimal performance of the trailer coupling is fairly simple. One has only to devote a little time to this, in order to always be calm in the future for the reliability of towing cargo in the trailer.

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