Description
Overview:
A breakaway cable is a safety device for braked trailers that applies the trailer's brakes if the coupling separates from the towing vehicle. This Breakaway Cable Suitable for Ifor Williams Trailers uses a strong steel wire core with a durable nylon coating to balance strength, flexibility, and resistance to abrasion. It has an overall length of 1070mm (including fixings), a 2.9mm inner wire, and a 4mm outer diameter, making it suitable for typical Ifor Williams drawbar layouts. Supplied with a carbine (carabiner‐style) hook and fork/clevis fixings, it connects securely between the vehicle's designated attachment point and the trailer brake lever. A practical replacement identified against Ifor Williams reference 500 135, it helps maintain safe towing practice for day-to-day use on road and site.
Key Features:
- Designed for braked Ifor Williams trailers; compatible replacement for MPN 500 135
- 1070mm overall length (including fixings) provides ample routing on most drawbars
- 2.9mm steel wire core with 4mm nylon outer sheath for strength, flexibility, and wear resistance
- Pre-fitted carbine (carabiner-style) hook for quick attachment to the vehicle's approved fixing point
- Fork and clevis end offers a positive, secure connection to the trailer brake lever
- Smooth, abrasion-resistant coating helps reduce kinking and prolongs service life
- Robust build suited to everyday site, farm, and road towing environments
- Straightforward to fit and inspect during routine trailer safety checks
- Helps operate the trailer braking mechanism if the coupling fails, supporting safe towing practice
Typical Applications:
Used on braked Ifor Williams trailers in construction, agriculture, landscaping, and hire fleets where reliable emergency brake actuation is essential. Suitable for box, flatbed, utility, and plant trailers transporting materials, machinery, or equipment. Ideal for tradespeople and DIY users who need a dependable safety link that is quick to fit, easy to inspect, and built to handle regular towing duties.
Also known as:
Trailer break cable, safety break cable, emergency trailer cable. Sometimes referred to as a break-away brake cable, trailer safety lanyard, or emergency brake lanyard for braked trailers. These terms describe the same function: a secondary safety device designed to activate the trailer's braking system if the primary coupling becomes detached.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 500 135 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Size | Overall Length: 1070mm (Including Fixings) |
| Machine Type | Trailers |
