Tow Couplings / Towing Hitches

Tow Couplings / Towing Hitches

Enhance your towing efficiency and safety with tow couplings and towing hitches

Tow couplings and towing hitches are essential components that connect a trailer to its towing vehicle, ensuring secure and efficient transport. At JOST Australia, our tow couplings are designed as safety couplings, prioritising enhanced security and reliability. We offer a comprehensive range of products, including on-road traffic towing hitches, tow couplings, hook trailer hitches, towing eyes, and specialised versions. Our portfolio is designed to meet diverse towing needs with reliable performance and durability. Explore our selection below to find the right solution for your specific requirements.

Safety couplings for enhanced security

Safety is paramount in towing operations. Our range of safety couplings is designed with advanced features that ensure secure connections, minimising the risk of detachment and enhancing overall transport safety. These safety couplings are built to withstand rigorous conditions, offering peace of mind in every journey.

Towing Hitch Series RO 400

Description:
Series RO*400.

CRN/ Rating:
D-value 130 kN

Features:
Type 400 G 150 e1 00-0350 for drawbar eyes 40 to DIN 74054 and EC class S

Towing Hitch Series RO 500

Description:
Series RO*500.
RO 500B 66500B / 66000B

Approval Number / Rating:

  • ECE - E1 55R-01 1844 
  • D-Value 285 kN / 200 kN
  • S-Value 1,000 / 2,500 kg

Towing Hitch Series RO 56E

Description:
Series RO*56E.

Applications:
Heavy duty coupling for highway and off road

Specifications:
Weight: 80kgs

Approval Number / Rating:
ECE - E1 55R-01 1630

D-Value 314 kN

Features:
50mm fully automatic trailer coupling

Towing Hitch Series RO 243

Description:
Series RO*243.

Applications:
Industrial trucks (transport carts, fork lift trucks, etc.) with maximum total weight up to 5t and maximum towed load up to 20t (without vertical load only for inside-factory transport)

Specifications:

  • Weight: 4.4kg
  • Static vertical load: 350kg

Approval Number / Rating:
RO 243 U115 - ECE - E1 55R-01 0031 D-Value 30 kN

RO 243 U135 - ECE - E1 55R-01 0051 D-Value 30kN

Towing Hitch Series RO 283

Description:
Series RO 283

Applications:
Towing hitch - 76mm

Specifications:
Hook trailer hitch with buffer and safety lock.

Towing Hitch Series RO 805B

Description:
Series RO 805B

Applications:
Truck and trailer yard hitch.

Specifications:
Non-automatic trailer coupling with flange bearing hole pattern: 120mm x 50mm

Towing Hitch Series RO 244

Description:
Series RO 244

Applications:
Industrial truck towing hitch.

Specifications:
Compact coupling for industrial trucks and their trailers.

Frequently Asked Questions

JOST Australia offers a variety of couplings, including on-road traffic towing hitches, hook trailer hitches, towing eyes, and specialised versions for different applications.

Consider the towing requirements, including the type of vehicle and trailer, load capacity, and specific application (on-road or off-road). Contact our team at JOST Australia to assist you in selecting the best tow coupling or towing hitches for your needs.

The D-value represents the dynamic loading capacity of the coupling, indicating its suitability for various towing scenarios.

Yes, JOST Australia offers heavy-duty couplings, such as the RO 56E, suitable for both highway and off-road use.

Yes, JOST Australia provides couplings like the RO 243, designed for industrial trucks and transport carts with specific load capacities.

Detailed specifications for each coupling series are available in the downloadable PDFs on the JOST Australia website.

Safety couplings are designed with features that enhance the security and reliability of the connection between a trailer and its towing vehicle. They help prevent accidental uncoupling during transport, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring safe and efficient towing operations.

JOST Australia's safety couplings incorporate advanced safety features, such as robust locking mechanisms and durable construction, to ensure a secure connection under various towing conditions. 

Contact Us Today

Contact JOST Australia today to learn more about our towing couplings and towing hitches.