David Murphy Towing

Trailer designers and manufacturers, David Murphy Towing

David Murphy Towing

Trailer designers and manufacturers, David Murphy Towing

About David Murphy Towing

Founded in 1963 David Murphy Towing is a family business that is located in Northern Ireland. We supply and fit towbars for customers in Northern Ireland from our location in Carryduff, which is a short distance from Belfast. We also manufacture trailers for customers in Northern Ireland and the UK mainland. We deliver products to both domestic and commercial customers in NI and we work with trade partners to service customers in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales.

With over 50 years experience our NI trailer and towbar customers can be confident that they are receiving a high quality service from the experts in their field. We pride ourselves on our level of commitment and attention to detail during every job to provide a professional service with the highest quality of work. Throughout Northern Ireland we have a proven track record of innovative designs, effective problem solving and competitive prices.


Fixed Swan Neck Towbar
4'x3'x20"
500kg Unbraked Series

Detachable Swan Neck Towbar
8'2"x4'1'x15"
2600kg Twin Axle Braked Series
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Mainly used outside the UK and the least flexible design as no additional accessories can be used. Cycle carriers are available for this type of bar but you cannot tow at the same time.

  • Compatible with AL-KO stabilisers
  • Less likely to trigger reversing sensors
  • Slightly more expensive than the flange towbar
  • Cannot be fitted with a bumper shield
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Unladen Weight: 88KG

Max Weight: 500KG 

Brakes? No

Wheels: 400x8

Ladder Rack: Optional Extra

(Other sizes available: 4'x3'x16", 5'x3'x16" & 5'x3'x20")

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Mainly used in the rest of Europe and slimmer than a flange bar this style was the first to offer a detachable version. Cycle carriers are available for this type of bar but you cannot tow at the same time.

  • Towball is removed when not in use preserving 'shins'
  • Unrestricted access to the boot
  • AL-KO and other friction type stabilisers can be fitted
  • Won't trigger reversing sensors when not towing
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Size: 8'2"x4'1''x15" 

Unladen Weight: 386KG

Max Weight: 2600KG 

Brakes? Yes

Wheels: 165R13

Ladder Rack: Included

(Also available: 750KG Unbraked single axle & 1000KG Unbraked single Axle)

(Other size available: 8'2"x5''x15")