Folding ISO container tow bar — twistlock ends plug straight into any ISO 1161 bottom corner casting for yard and depot towing on Twistlock Africa castor wheels; 18 t and 30 t options, with 20° articulation for vehicle/container height differences.
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| Load Rating (SWL) | 18 t or 30 t (specify at order) |
|---|---|
| Articulation | 20° rotation range |
| Standard | ISO 1161 |
Load ratings are as published in the TLA 2026 catalogue. Site-specific ratings and certification: on request.
Container towing in depots, workshops and yards on castor wheels; repositioning containers on flat ground.
The standard tow bar for moving containers on castors across flat, prepared surfaces. Twistlock ends connect directly to the bottom end apertures of the corner fittings with no adapter, and a 20° rotation range absorbs height differences between the towing vehicle and the container. Capable of towing fully loaded standard ISO shipping containers up to 18.1 t (40 000 lbs); folds compact for storage between uses.
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◇ Technical drawing — included in the datasheet above.
⛭ Available for hire — rates on application.
Heavy-duty 1.8 t bottom-entry castor wheel — locks into the bottom corner casting via a dovetail twistlock interface so a container can be towed and manoeuvred on hard, flat surfaces such as concrete, paving and asphalt. Supplied with (-TL) or without (-PL) the twistlock, each combination carrying its own SKU. Swivel or fixed.
Heavy-duty 3.5 t bottom-entry castor wheel — locks into the bottom corner casting via a dovetail twistlock interface so a container can be towed and manoeuvred on hard, flat surfaces such as concrete, paving and asphalt. Supplied with (-TL) or without (-PL) the twistlock, each combination carrying its own SKU. Swivel or fixed.
Heavy-duty 5.0 t bottom-entry castor wheel — locks into the bottom corner casting via a dovetail twistlock interface so a container can be towed and manoeuvred on hard, flat surfaces such as concrete, paving and asphalt. Supplied with (-TL) or without (-PL) the twistlock, each combination carrying its own SKU. Swivel or fixed.
A special bracket that connects castor wheels to the side of a shipping container — for moving containers where headroom is limited. Works with flanged castor wheels only.