8 Ton Pintle Hook – 4x4 Towing and Recovery
Description
The 8 Ton Pintle Hook is a heavy-duty forged steel towing and recovery connection point rated to 8 tonnes, providing a secure, rattle-free coupling for vehicle recovery operations and trailer towing. Like the 10 ton version, it uses a locking lever mechanism to prevent accidental uncoupling and mounts to a standard 2-inch receiver.
The 8 ton rating is suitable for most Jimny recovery scenarios and light trailer towing applications. The pintle hook design is preferred in recovery contexts because it accepts a wide variety of lunette eye sizes and is more tolerant of vertical and lateral misalignment than ball hitch couplings.
Key Features
✷ 8 ton rated pintle hook for 4x4 towing and recovery
✷ Forged steel construction for high shock load resistance
✷ Locking lever prevents uncoupling under load
✷ Standard 2-inch receiver compatible
✷ Accepts various lunette eye sizes
✷ More tolerant of misalignment than ball hitch