Double-Ended Tow Rope Hook, Steel, 4 t

A simple piece of kit that saves a lot of fiddling when towing. Instead of threading and tying the rope, you clip the hook in at both ends — one throat into the rope eye, the other into a recovery point or shackle.

The supplier states steel construction, a black finish and a 4 t rating. The photo shows an S-shaped casting with two throats facing opposite ways, each with its own spring safety latch.

Key features

• Two hooks in one part — quick connection for a tow rope
• Spring safety latches on both throats (from the photo)
• Steel casting with a black finish
• Rating declared by the supplier: 4 t

Technical data

• Material: steel
• Colour: black
• Rating given by the supplier: 4 t
• Design: double-ended hook, S shape (from the photo)

Fitting and notes

Before use, check that your rope eye and the vehicle recovery point fit into the hook throat — the supplier gives no dimensions and no throat opening. It also does not say whether 4 t is a working load limit or a breaking strength, so keep a margin for dynamic towing and recovery. The safety latch is there to prevent unhooking, but it does not replace a shackle with a known WLL.

Frequently asked questions

What vehicle weight is it suitable for?

The supplier only quotes a 4 t rating, without stating the towed vehicle mass and without saying whether this is a WLL or a breaking strength.

Is it suitable for winch recovery?

The supplier describes it as a tow rope fitting. Recovery and snatch loads are often several times the vehicle mass — keep a margin.

What are its dimensions?

The supplier gives no dimensions and no throat width. Worth confirming before ordering.