What is a bullbar?
You may have heard of it as bullbar, grille guard, nudge bar, push bumper, ram bar, or many other names. However, they all refer to the device installed on the car’s front end. It is made of multiple bars and protects that region from collisions with objects and/or other vehicles.
Bullbars are highly popular especially on off-road automobiles. We wrote this handy guide to explain their history, their purpose, and their evolution over the years. This way, you will be able to make an informed decision in case you are considering installing a Brabus bullbar in your Mercedes.
AMG Bull bar on a 2017 Brabus 550 Adventure (source: Brabus)
Do I need a bullbar?
Yes, if you drive off-road frequently.
Typical cars concentrate delicate parts on their front end. The engine, for example, is simply vital for them. Headlights are smaller, but being made of glass renders them fragile. There are hood and bumper as well: since they are large and single-piece, they are easy to damage.
The Brabus bullbar provides them with physical protection. Small tree branches, for example, never even touch the actual car because G-wagon bullbar repels them. In case of a more serious impact, like that of a collision, it can reduce the amount of energy that actually goes towards the car.
When you drive off-road often, whether for work or leisure, small impacts may occur all the time. While the car’s metallic parts are resistant, a broken headlight becomes instantly out of service. Mercedes bullbars are useful in that context because they may protect the car many times.
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Caption: Mercedes Bull bar on a 2017 Brabus 550 Adventure (source: Brabus)
Can you fit winch to alloy bullbar?
Yes, but you most likely shouldn’t.
The “can or cannot” answer depends on the bullbar model you choose. It is actually a matter of reading its technical specifications and user guide. Howeverg, we advise you to take a step back. Winches enable the car to tow itself, so they operate with high levels of traction stress.
We are mentioning this topic because the safest winches are attached to the car’s structure. They are designed that way so they can distribute that traction stress throughout the entire vehicle rather than concentrating it on one part. Mercedes G63 bullbars alone cannot withstand that much.
To put it more simply, installing a winch directly on the bullbar may literally yank everything off the car when the winch is under stress. You will observe that the best winches available are installed on the car’s structure. The Mercedes bullbar may only offer a proper opening for its hook.
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Caption: Rear bull bar on a 2017 Brabus 550 Adventure (source: Brabus)
How to choose a bullbar?
Mercteil has the best options to offer.
The biggest issue against G63 bullbars is pedestrian safety. Old models are made of aluminum or steel, which are very rigid. In case of an accident, the bullbar would resist against the impact, so most of its energy would go to the victim. Modern models are much safer in that regard.
Nowadays, you can find bullbars made of polycarbonate or polyethylene. Mercteil offers a series of genuine Mercedes G63 bullbars specifically made for Mercedes-Benz cars. They are safer for pedestrians and weigh less without offering any lower physical protection.
Next time you are searching for bullbars for Mercedes SUVs, feel free to browse our online catalog. It will be easy because you can filter the options according to the vehicle you own, so there will be no issues regarding compatibility. We are sure you will find the best product!