3.0t ATM Off-Road Galvanised Bow Shackle
$3.50
3.0t ATM Off-Road Bow Shackle safely connects trailer chain to your tow bar.
✓ Best for Off-Road, 4×4, and 4WD trailers and applications.
✓ Galvanised bow shackle body for longevity and rust protection.
✓ Compliant with AS2741 to provide a secure shackle connection.
3.0t ATM Galvanised Bow Shackle | Suit 10mm Tow Bar Chain
Bow shackles are often used instead of D-Shackles on off-road trailers, caravans, and campers.
Selecting the right bow shackle for your application (such as rating and size) is important, as undersizing/oversizing can lead to complications. Couplemate™ recommends this galvanised bow shackle for applications such as:
- Under 2500kg (2.5t) ATM (i.e. only one safety chain connection).
- Under 3000kg (3.0t) ATM (i.e. two chain connections but not exceeding the specified maximum capacity)
Bow Shackle Specifications
Key feature: Hot-dipped Galvanised bow body to provide longevity and rust protection (great for boat trailers).
- Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM): 3000kg maximum
- Working Load Limit (WLL): 0.75t
- Pin Diameter: 8mm
N.B. Each Bow Shackle is marked with WLL, size, manufacture ID, grade, and batch number (per Australian Standards).
D-Shackles vs Bow Shackles | Which is Best for Off-Road & 4WD?
Bow Shackles are very similar to D-shackles in that they connect the trailer chain to the drawbar through a rated pin. However, due to their design, Bow Shackles are better for off-road caravans, trailers, and campers.
The shape of a bow shackle offers better, more even chain articulation and spread.
Bow shackles have a rounded “O” shape whereas D-shackles resembling the letter “D.”
Couplemate™ has a full article dedicated to rated trailer shackles in Australia. You can read this here.
Dee and Bow Shackles links
Additional information
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 3 cm |
| Maximum ATM | 3000kg (3.0t) |
| Coating | Galvanised |
| Working Load Limit (WLL) | 0.75t |
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