Second Hand Mercedes-Benz G-Class Towbar
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Buying a used Mercedes-Benz G-Class towbar: what matters
Fitment on a used towbar varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
- State whether it's fixed, detachable or swan-neck
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Fitment questions
Will a towbar from an older W463 G-Class fit my newer W463A G-Class?
No — although both generations share the W463 designation, the G-Class was comprehensively redesigned for 2018 (the W463A), with a completely different rear structure, bumper mounting points, and underbody geometry, so a towbar from the pre-2018 generation will not transfer across. Always confirm exact compatibility with the breaker against your registration number before purchasing.
Does the Mercedes-Benz G-Class actually come with a towbar — is it a genuine factory fitment?
Yes, towbars are a genuine factory-approved accessory on the G-Class across both the original W463 generation (1989–2018) and the current W463A generation (2018–present), which makes sense given the G-Class is a body-on-frame, four-wheel-drive vehicle built for towing. Used towbars from dismantled G-Class vehicles are therefore a legitimate thing to search for, whether OEM-fitted or dealer-accessory fitments.
Does it matter which trim level my G-Class is — will a towbar from a G350d fit a G63 AMG?
Trim level does not affect towbar fitment — what matters is the generation and body configuration, not whether the vehicle is a G350d, G400d, G500, or G63 AMG. All production G-Class models share the same body style (5-door SUV with a rear barn door), so the tow hitch mounting structure is the same across the range within a given generation.
I have a 2015 G-Class — will a towbar from a 2012 car fit mine?
Both a 2012 and a 2015 G-Class fall within the pre-facelift and facelift period of the long-running W463 generation (1989–2018), and in principle the rear structure remained broadly consistent across this era. However, Mercedes made various running changes to the W463 over its exceptionally long production life, so confirm the specific part numbers with the breaker against both registrations before buying.
Will a towbar from a pre-2018 G-Class fit the current (2018-on) model?
No — the 2018 W463A is a ground-up redesign with a new ladder frame, new rear end, and different bumper and chassis attachment points, making it incompatible with towbars from the previous W463 generation (pre-2018). This is one of the clearest fitment boundaries on the G-Class, so always quote your exact registration to the breaker to make sure the part comes from the correct generation.
Is there only one body style of G-Class to worry about, or do different versions need different towbars?
The G-Class has been sold in the UK overwhelmingly as a 5-door SUV with a rear-hinged barn door (spare-wheel-mounted tailgate), and this is the body style you will encounter at virtually every breaker. The towbar fitment is therefore straightforward in body-style terms — just make sure the part is from the correct generation (pre-2018 W463 or 2018-on W463A) and confirm with the breaker against your registration.