Winch Bars

What you will find here

This section lists 37 winch bars. Prices currently range from $6.99 to $3,443.49 in US dollars, and every product page shows the complete table of sizes and options so you can compare without clicking through each listing.

Common uses

Buyers use winch bars for flatbed, step deck and van load securement, owner-operators building a DOT-compliant kit and replacing worn or out-of-service tie-downs. Add up the working load limit of every tie-down: under FMCSA rules the total must be at least half the weight of the cargo.

How to choose winch bars

Measure the width or height you need to span and check the bar’s adjustment range and rating.

Three steps to the right choice

1. Check the working load limit. Use the WLL printed on the tag, not the break strength, when planning securement.
2. Pick the right end fitting. Flat hooks suit flatbed rub rails, wire hooks and snap hooks suit D-rings, and e-track fittings suit vans.
3. Protect the strap. Use edge protectors wherever webbing crosses a sharp edge.

Materials compared

• Steel (10 products) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
• Carbon Steel (6 products) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
• Heavy-Duty 18 Oz (2 products)
• Superlight 14 Oz (1 product)
• 18 Oz Vinyl (1 product) — PVC-coated (vinyl) fabric is waterproof, UV-resistant and easy to clean.

Specifications to compare

• Surface finish — the coating that protects the metal. Galvanized and zinc finishes resist rust; powder coat adds a tough painted layer.

Before you buy

• Confirm the size or option matches your equipment.
• Check the rated capacity against your heaviest load.
• Compare the full option table above before clicking through.

Price guide

Starting prices in this section break down as follows: 18 products under $25; 3 products $25 to $100; 6 products $100 to $500; 10 products over $500. 37 of 37 products currently have at least one option in stock at the retailer. Larger sizes, higher ratings and multi-packs cost more, so open the option table on each product to see exactly how the price changes.

Safety and care

• Seat both ends fully before loading.
• Check bars after the first miles of a trip.
• Replace bent or damaged bars.

Reading the option tables

Every product page in this section has a full table of options. Each row is one size, length, fitting or pack quantity you can order, with its own US dollar price and stock status. Use the table to compare prices across sizes before you click through — the cheapest listing price is often for the smallest size or single pack, so check the row that matches what you actually need.

Products to compare

• Ratcheting Winch Bar Extra Pin — from $6.99
• Standard And Combination Winch Bar – Powder Coated Yellow — from $11.89; Carbon Steel
• Combination Winch Bar — from $16.99; Steel
• 34″ Heavy Duty Standard Winch Bar w/ Angled Grooved Tip for Bolt-On/Weld-On Winches — from $19.99; Steel
• 34″ Heavy-Duty Combination Winch Bar For Flatbed Trailer — from $19.99; Steel
• Standard Ratcheting Winch Bar, Chrome – with Nozzle End — from $52.99
• 32-Piece Blue Flatbed Tie Down Kit with Winch Straps, Strap Winder, 20 Corner Protectors and Chrome Winch Bar — from $236.99
• 53-Piece Flatbed Tie Down Kit with C Track Trailer Winch, Yellow Winch Bar, Blue Corner Protectors, Winch Strap and G70 Binder Chain — from $910.99

Buying through Global Cargo Control

We are a catalogue and buying guide. Each product links to the retailer that sells and ships it; you choose your exact option and check out on their site. Prices are checked weekly, and the price at the retailer’s checkout is final.