Product details
4m high strength tow rope – 5 tonne heavy-duty recovery strap
Stuck on the drive or need to drag a mate out of a muddy patch? This 4m high-strength tow rope is a no-nonsense bit of kit made for real-life recoveries. It’s built to inspire confidence when towing or recovering a vehicle, without any faff or fancy fittings.
What’s in the kit
The kit comes ready to use: a 4 m tow strap, two U-ring safety hooks with latches and a pair of anti-slip gloves. The webbing is a nylon/polypropylene mix and the hooks are heavy-duty iron. Note: not every set includes a carry bag, so check if you want one included.
Key benefits and uses
- Strong and dependable – rated to 5 tonnes, so suitable for cars, small vans, SUVs and many light-commercial jobs.
- Weather-ready – the nylon/polypropylene weave handles rain, snow and icy conditions without obvious shrinking or stretching, so it’s reliable all year round.
- Safer handling – the anti-slip gloves make clipping on and releasing the strap easier and reduce the chance of slips and bruises.
- Simple to use – quick to hook up and straightforward for roadside recoveries, farm work or off-road pulls. No complicated knots or fiddly fittings.
- Compact and portable – small enough to live in the boot so it’s there when you need it, without hogging space.
Technical details
The strap is 4 m (13 ft) long and about 3.8 cm (1.5 in) wide. U‑ring hooks measure roughly 5.5 x 5.5 cm. Gloves are approximately 22 x 14.5 cm. The whole kit is lightweight (around 410 g) but don’t be fooled — the rated pull is 5 tonnes (≈11,000 lb). Materials: nylon + polypropylene webbing and high-strength iron hooks.
Quick safety tips
- Give the strap and hooks a quick once-over before use; frayed webbing or bent hooks mean it’s time to retire the kit.
- Never exceed the 5 tonne rating – that assumes proper attachment points on both vehicles.
- Attach hooks to rated recovery points only; avoid towballs or weak fixtures unless they’re specifically rated for recovery.
- Keep bystanders well clear while towing or winching – a snapped strap can be dangerous.
Typical scenarios where this helps
- Pulling a car out of the mud after a weekend away.
- Recovering a stalled van from the hard shoulder.
- Helping a boat trailer free itself from soft sand or damp grass.
- Assisting a neighbour with a stuck SUV on a country lane.
Some people ask if this works with winches — it’s not a powered winch cable, it’s a recovery strap for towing and soft-recovery jobs. If you need it for powered winching, check the winch manufacturer’s recommendations for compatibility. All in all, it’s a tidy, tough little kit that deserves a spot in the boot for peace of mind: simple, solid and ready when you need it most.