TAG 4x4 Recovery Towbar for Toyota Landcruiser 78 Series Troopy (08/1991 - on)
- ✅ Includes Zinc Tow Ball & Extreme Duty Drop Hitch
- ✅ 3500kg trailer weight
- ✅ 350kg tow ball weight
- ✅ Powder coated finish
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Heavy-Duty Recovery Towbar for 78 Series Troop Carrier
The TAG Extreme Recovery (XR) Towbar is purpose-built for the Toyota 78 Series LandCruiser Troop Carrier, combining rugged strength, recovery-ready design, and exceptional towing capability.
Engineered in Australia for professional trades, fleet operators, and offroaders who regularly push their vehicles to the limit, this towbar is more than just a towing solution—it's your recovery lifeline when the terrain gets tough.
Whether you’re working in remote areas, touring across the country, or exploring the outback, this is the towbar you want on your vehicle.
🔧 Features of the TAG XR Towbar – 78 Series LandCruiser
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Extreme Duty Reinforced Crossbar
Built tough to handle the harshest recovery conditions with superior structural strength and reliability. -
Two Integrated Recovery Points – 4000kg WLL
This towbar includes dual 4000kg load-rated recovery points, integrated into a 3-piece design with bevelled edges for soft shackle compatibility. -
Designed for Maximum Clearance
The flush chassis-mount profile gives you excellent departure angles, perfect for serious off-road performance. -
Class 4 Towbar – 3500kg Towing Capacity
With a 50mm square hitch receiver, this setup is rated for up to 3500kg towing and 350kg ball weight, giving you the versatility for trailers, campers, or work gear. -
Textured Powder-Coated Finish
Durable and protective, the textured coating resists corrosion, abrasion, and the elements. -
Dual Top-Mounted Plug Mounts
Comes with dedicated mounting points for your trailer plug and Anderson plug, keeping your wiring neat and out of harm’s way. -
Full Kit Included
Comes complete with a zinc tow ball, Extreme Duty drop hitch, pin & clip, and D-shackles—everything you need to get towing. -
Lifetime Warranty
Backed by the TAG Limited Lifetime Warranty, this towbar is built to last, no matter where your LandCruiser takes you.
⚙️ Product Specifications
Feature | Detail |
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Towbar Class | Heavy Duty (4x4 Recovery) |
Towbar Capacity | 3500kg |
Ball Weight Capacity | 350kg |
Recovery Load-Tested | 4000kg WLL |
Recovery Points | 2 |
Hitch Type | 50mm Square Hitch Receiver |
Tow Ball Mount | L4045TXR |
Coating | Textured Powder Coated |
Fitting Time | 90 minutes |
Bumper Removed During Fitment | Yes |
Bumper Cut Out Required | No |
Exposure | Partially concealed |
💪 Built for Australia's Toughest Conditions
This TAG XR towbar is the ultimate towing and recovery solution for serious operators. Whether you're hauling heavy gear to a jobsite or pulling a trailer across rugged trails, you can trust the reinforced crossbar and WLL-rated recovery points to get you out of trouble safely.
The recovery lugs are integrated into the side arms for added strength and reduced stress on the chassis. The soft shackle-compatible bevelled edges reduce friction and improve safety during recoveries.
🇦🇺 Why Choose TAG Towbars?
TAG Towbars are designed and built in Australia, made to meet ADR62/01 standards and engineered to the highest quality. From the bush to the building site, TAG has a long-standing reputation for strength, reliability, and precision fitment.
💬 Need Help Choosing the Right Towbar?
Not sure if this is the right 78 Series Troop Carrier towbar? Our team is available via online chat to help. You can also refer to the vehicle compatibility table at the bottom of this page to confirm exact model fitment.
📦 What’s in the Box?
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TAG XR Recovery Towbar
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Zinc Tow Ball
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Extreme Duty Drop Hitch
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Pin & Clip
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D-Shackles
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Installation Instructions
🛍️ Why Shop With Brixton 4x4?
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Australia-Wide Shipping – Fast, reliable delivery to your door.
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Flexible Payments – Buy now, pay later with Zip or Afterpay.
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Expert Support – Ask our team for help choosing the right parts via chat.
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Lifetime Warranty – Confidence backed by TAG's trusted guarantee.
🧾 About TAG Towbars
TAG is a trusted Australian manufacturer producing ADR-compliant, heavy-duty towbars for a wide range of vehicles. Known for precision fitment and built-to-last performance, TAG Towbars are ideal for everything from weekend adventures to worksite utility. Warranty.
For improved visibility while towing, check out our range of Clearview towing mirrors to complement your towbar setup.
TAG has been designing and manufacturing towbars in Australia for over 35 years. All TAG towbars are designed, manufactured and tested to meet the stringent standards of ADR62/01.
TAG towing has one of the largest range of towbars and wiring solutions that covers over 90% of vehicles on the road in Australia.
TAG Manufacturing Facility is the home of TAG 50mm hitch towbar development and production. Our engineering team researches, designs and manufactures our powdercoated towbars for distribution and sale across Australia.
With a nationwide dealer network you have the peace-of-mind knowing that wherever your travels take you, you can be confident that we are behind you.
For TAG & Brink Towbars, an additional shipping fee may apply based on the product's weight/size and the delivery location. You can easily calculate this shipping cost either in your shopping CART or during CHECKOUT, ensuring full transparency and no surprises.
Deliveries are usually despatched next working day, with our warehouses located in Brisbane, Melbourne & Perth.
Our TAG & Brink stock levels are live, so if you see the item available its ready to be despatched!
🤔 Need help? If you need help with shipping or choosing the right towbar for your vehicle contact our team via the online chat, click 'Text us' button at the bottom of your screen.
Please find below downloads which include further specifications and drawings of many of the TAG towbar and hitch range.
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- Towbar Class: Heavy Duty (4x4 Recovery)
- Towbar Capacity [kg]: 3500
- Recovery Load-tested: 4000kg WLL
- Recovery Points: 2
- Hitch Type: 50mm Square Hitch Receiver
- Tow Ball Mount: L4045TXR
- Coating: Textured Powder Coated
- Bumper Removed During Fitment: Yes
- Bumper Cut Out Required: No
- Exposure: Partially concealed
- Fitting Time [min.]: 90
- Ball Weight [kg]: 350
Toyota Landcruiser (01/1990 - on)
Make | Model | From | To | Body | Series | Engine | Variant | Drivetrain |
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TOYOTA | LANDCRUISER | 09/2023 | - | Troop Carrier | GDJL78 | 1GDFTV | 2.8L | Diesel | GXL+ | Automatic 4WD |
TOYOTA | LANDCRUISER | 09/2023 | - | Troop Carrier | GDJL78 | 1GDFTV | 2.8L | Diesel | WORKMATE | Automatic AWD |
TOYOTA | LANDCRUISER | 09/2022 | - | Troop Carrier | VDJ78R | 1VDFTV | 4.5L | Diesel | GXL, Workmate | Manual 4WD |
TOYOTA | LANDCRUISER | 09/2022 | - | Troop Carrier | VDJ78 | 1VDFTV | 4.5L | Diesel | GXL, Workmate | Manual 4WD |
TOYOTA | LANDCRUISER | 09/2016 | - | Troop Carrier | 78 Series | 1VD-FTV | 4.5L | Diesel | VDJ78R (with DPF) | 4WD |
TOYOTA | LANDCRUISER | 03/2007 | - | Troop Carrier | VDJ78R | 1VD-FTV | 4.5L | Diesel | GXL WORKMATE | Manual 4WD |
TOYOTA | LANDCRUISER | 03/2007 | - | Troop Carrier | 78 Series | 1VD-FTV | 4.5L | Diesel | VDJ78R | Manual 4WD |
TOYOTA | LANDCRUISER | 11/2001 | 02/2007 | Troop Carrier | 78 Series | 1HD-FTE | 4.2L | Diesel | HDJ78R | Manual 4WD |
TOYOTA | LANDCRUISER | 11/2001 | 02/2007 | Troop Carrier | 78 Series | 1HD-FTE | 4.2L | Diesel | HDJ78R | Manual 4WD |
TOYOTA | LANDCRUISER | 10/1999 | 01/2007 | Troop Carrier | 78 Series | 1H-Z | 4.2L | Diesel | HZJ78R | Manual 4WD |
TOYOTA | LANDCRUISER | 01/1990 | 01/2007 | Troop Carrier | HZJ70RV, HZJ73, HZJ75RV, HZJ78R | 1H-Z | 4.2L | Diesel | D | 4WD |
TOYOTA | LANDCRUISER | 10/1999 | 07/2001 | Troop Carrier | 78 Series | 1H-Z | 4.2L | Diesel | HZJ78R | Manual 4WD |
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