A pretty common question I get asked when talking about bull bars is what’s the difference between a winch bar and a bull bar so I thought I’d put up a quick post explaining the difference. Simply put, a winch bar has the provision for fitting a winch. They’re designed to cater for the most popular models making installation a breeze. They are re-enforced where then need to be, in order to cope with the huge forces a winch generates and have pre-cut slots on the front of the bar to allow for the cable/rope.

A standard bull bar on the other hand doesn’t have any of the above. If you did want to fit a winch to a standard bull bar, take it to someone who knows what they are doing. Poorly installed winches as best, will only damage your car, at worst, are a death trap.

The price difference between a winch ready and standard bull bar isn’t that much. Sometimes its the same price – so really, even if you’re not sure if you’re going to fit a winch or not, you might as well have the provision for it, in case you decide to pony up the dough later.

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