Genuine Military Heavy-Duty Towing A-Frame – Surplus
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Military Clothing Size Guide (Click to Expand)
Military clothing sizes are listed as Height / Chest (for jackets and smocks) or Height / Waist (for trousers).
Example: 180/96 fits someone around 5'11" tall with a 38" chest.
| NATO Size (Label) | Approx Height | Chest / Waist (in) | Generic Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 / 88 | 5'3"–5'5" | 34–35" | Small (S) |
| 170 / 88 | 5'7"–5'9" | 34–35" | Small (S) |
| 170 / 96 | 5'7"–5'9" | 37–38" | Medium (M) |
| 180 / 96 | 5'10"–5'11" | 37–38" | Medium (M) |
| 180 / 104 | 5'10"–5'11" | 40–41" | Large (L) |
| 190 / 96 | 6'2" | 37–38" | Medium (M) Tall |
| 190 / 104 | 6'2" | 40–41" | Large (L) Tall |
| 180 / 112 | 5'11" | 43–44" | X-Large (XL) |
| 190 / 112 | 6'2" | 43–44" | X-Large (XL) Tall |
| 200 / 120 | 6'4"+ | 46–48" | 2X-Large (2XL) |
⚙️ Sizing Tips
- The first number is your height in cm.
- The second number is your chest or waist in cm.
- Military gear is usually cut roomy for layering and movement.
- If you’re between sizes, go down for a closer fit or up for layering.
- Example: 5'11" tall with 40" chest → 180/104 (Large).
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Genuine Military Heavy-Duty Towing A-Frame – Surplus
Solid Steel Construction | NATO Spec Recovery Gear | Heavy-Duty
Battle-Proven Recovery Strength
When it comes to vehicle recovery, military-spec hardware is in a league of its own. These Genuine Ex-Military A-Frame Towing Bars were designed for the recovery of heavy utility vehicles in the most demanding field conditions. Built from thick-walled, heavy-duty steel, these frames provide a rigid, secure connection that eliminates the "shunting" and "snatching" common with traditional tow ropes or chains.
This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of "over-engineered" recovery kit that is built to last a lifetime. While these units show signs of service, their structural integrity remains exactly what you would expect from military-grade steel.
Key Features & Technical Specs
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Heavy-Gauge Steel: Massive structural strength designed for recovering Land Rovers, trucks, and heavy plant machinery.
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A-Frame Geometry: Provides superior stability and control compared to a single tow bar, keeping the towed vehicle centered and tracking correctly.
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NATO Style Fitment: Designed for use with standard military pintle hitches and heavy-duty towing eyes.
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Collapsible/Modular Design: Typically features removable pins or a folding mechanism for easier storage in a workshop or vehicle bed when not in use.
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Unrivalled Durability: Unlike lightweight commercial towing A-frames, these are built to withstand off-road recovery and high-stress pulling.
Condition Note: Used / Surface Corrosion
These units are genuine used military surplus.
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Structural Integrity: These are solid, heavy-duty steel items. While they show signs of use, they are functionally robust and built for "work-horse" applications.
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Surface Condition: Surface corrosion and paint flaking are present. This is cosmetic and typical for stored military recovery gear.
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Restoration Potential: A quick wire-brushing and a coat of oxide paint or Hammerite will have these looking as good as new.
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Hardware: Pivot points and attachment pins may require a drop of oil/lubricant due to long-term storage.
Ideal For:
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Farms & Estates: Ideal for moving non-running vehicles, tractors, or trailers around the yard safely.
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4x4 & Off-Road Recovery: A "bombproof" addition to a recovery truck or Land Rover toolkit.
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Mechanics & Garages: A reliable, rigid towing solution for bringing vehicles into the workshop.
Domestic Shipping
We mainly use Royal mail 48 for items under 1kg and DPD for items over this weight. We may change this at any time dependant on service availability and destination.
We send out the majority of orders the same day of receiving upto 1pm
We also offer an express shipping service which ensures your delivery is prioritised for delivery as quick as possible and usually delivered the next working day.
We do offer Saturday delivery and timed delivery but prices are on application.
For US and Canada we mainly use Fedex priority and deliveries are usually recieved within 2 to 5 days
For EU deliveries we mainly use DPD by road and usually takes from 3 to 7 days, your parcels are not necessarily delivered by DPD in your county and the parcel may be passed to your countries nominated carrier.
Rest of the World, we have availability with all the major carriers and each is nominated dependant on the best service for the receivers destination.
If you can not get an automated shipping quote please contact us for a spot shipping quote.
If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we're here to help.
You have 7 calendar days to contact us and arrange for the item to be returned which will be received by us no longer than 30 days from initial order. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused (if applicable) and in the same condition that you received it. Your item must be in the original packaging (if applicable).
There is a £3.99 charge to use our returns facility. (UK domestic only)
To return your item(s) please click here
When sending items back please ensure that the proof of purchase (or copy) is within the package with any instructions if applicable.
Once we receive your item, we will inspect it and notify you that we have received your returned item. We will immediately notify you on the status of your refund or exchange and if applicable we will initiate a refund via your original method of payment.
If you opt for an exchange we will contact you for further postage costs. (price dependant on weight/destination).
If applicable you will receive the credit within 7 days, depending on your card issuer's policies. Contact Us If you have any questions on how to return your item to us.
