IMI Tow Bar - Light Gliders
2" Coupler Included
IMI Tow Bar - Light Gliders
General Description
IMI Tow Bar Light Gliders - Tow Bars allow you to tow a glider by a car equipped with a 2" ball towing connection. IMI has the perfect solution for both light and heavy gliders. For heavy gliders such as: gliders with water ballast with MTOW over 525kg, twoseaters, open class and self launch gliders use IMI Tow Bar - Heavy Gliders or IMI Tow Bar XXL. For other gliders as club, standard or 15m class gliders you can use the tow bar for light gliders.
The Tow bar for light gliders is connected to the tail dolly by two hooks and carries the tail of the glider in the air for the tailwheel or tail skid. The tail wheel or tail skid is held in a steel holder with adjustable position and height. The installation is very easy and safe. The Tow bar is made mainly of anodized hardened aluminum, the weight is only 5,5 Kg. Its design enables to fold it to small dimensions when not in use. It is equipped with a 2" coupler with handle.
The parts needed for adjustment of the tailwheel holder and the new longer axle for the tail dolly wheel are part of the delivery. Many happy users from different countries use this IMI tow bar with more than 30 different glider types. The most appreciated feature is the lightweight construction and possibility of adjustment.
About IMI Gliding
IMI – Gliding Equipment began producing high-quality equipment for glider pilots at the end of 2004. With over 20 years of experience, our mission can be summarized simply:
Whatever we do, we strive to do it the best we can.
We offer familiar products — but with exceptional quality, innovative ideas, distinctive design, and smart functionality. The positive feedback from our many satisfied customers confirms that this is the right path.
As enthusiastic and experienced glider pilots ourselves, we truly understand the challenges and needs of the sport. This firsthand experience allows us to design equipment that is practical, reliable, and built for real-world flying.
Today, in 2025, we are proud to serve more than 15,000 satisfied customers worldwide.
W&W typically stocks all IMI Tow Bars.
| Length Extended | 152 cm (4.98') |
| Length Folded | 90 cm (2.95') |
| Distance Axle - Tail Wheel Min | 36 cm (1.18') |
| Distance Axle - Tail Wheel Max. | 60 cm (1.96') |
| Weight | 5.5 kg (12.1 Pounds) |
*Tow Bar demonstration starts at 4:22
