Shipping Container Door Opening Bar with Extension, 14–34 in – OPNBar V4

Compact enough for the cab, long enough when you need it. The OPNBar Version 4 Short (Lightweight) is a 14" large-mouth container leverage bar with a detachable extension that takes it to 34". Use it short for everyday doors, or add the extension when a stuck, rusted or iced-over container door needs serious leverage. Works as a cheater bar or breaker bar. Made in the USA.

14" to 34" with the Detachable Extension

The top bar is 14" long and weighs about 3–4 lb. Attach the lightweight extension bar and you get 34" of reach, so you can apply more force with less effort while standing clear of the door.

Features

• Fits triangular container levers as well as standard and rubber-sleeved handles
• Large, deep mouth with more bend for wider compatibility
• Double ergonomic grip for two-handed control
• Detachable extension bar: 14" extends to 34"
• Extended handle for more clearance
• Breaker bar, cheater bar and torque bar for stuck latches and doors
• Works on shipping container and truck trailer doors
• Optional 5th wheel release hook
• Extension-ready for upcoming OPNBar extensions
• Made in the USA by SCS International

How to Use It on a Shipping Container Door

1. Start with the right-hand door. On standard containers it overlaps the left door, so it opens first.
2. Lift the locking handles out of their retainers.
3. Seat the OPNBar's mouth over the handle, pushing it down as far as it will go.
4. Attach the extension bar if the door is badly stuck and you need more leverage.
5. Pull the long end of the bar with steady force, using your legs and body weight rather than your back. The lockrods turn and the cams release.
6. Remove the bar and swing the door open while standing to the side, in case cargo has shifted against the door.

To close, swing the door shut, seat the bar on the handle and push it back into its retainer. The same steps work on truck trailer doors. For every handle type, the extension and the 5th wheel hook, see How to Use the OPNBar. For more tips, including iced-over doors, see our complete guide to opening a stuck shipping container door.

See It in Action

Short or Long?

Need maximum leverage? See the V4 Long with Extension, or get both in the V4 Long & Short Sampler Pack. Want the 5th wheel hook included? See the V4 5th Wheel Release Version.

Product Details

Specifications

• Brand: OPNBar
• Model: Version 4 Short (Lightweight) with Detachable Extension
• Manufacturer: SCS International
• Top bar length: 14 in
• Length with extension: 34 in
• Weight: about 3–4 lb
• 5th wheel release hook: optional
• Made in the USA

Designed With Operators in Mind

Trucking, cargo and insurance companies lose billions of dollars a year to operator injuries, and about half of all trucking injuries are sprains and strains. OPNBar tools are designed to let you use leverage instead of jerking on stuck doors, latches and hitches by hand, to help reduce strain on your back and shoulders.

Official OPNBar instructions: How to use the OPNBar Version 4 | How to use OPNBar extensions

Ergonomic Design

The OPNBar is designed around the way your body moves when you open a stiff container door. It extends the door latch handle, so you can use a steady pull from your legs and body weight instead of jerking the handle with your wrists and back. Watch the OPNBar ergonomic trucker tool in use:

FAQ

Can I use it as a cheater bar?
Yes, for container latches and similar leverage tasks. Don't use it as a pipe extension on wrenches or tools not designed for that force.

How do I open a shipping container door that's stuck?
Seat the OPNBar's mouth over the door latch handle and pull on the long end of the bar. The extra length gives you more leverage, so you can turn the lockrods with a steady pull instead of yanking the handle by hand. For a full walkthrough, see our guide to opening a stuck container door.

Will it fit handles with rubber sleeves?
Yes. The large mouth fits over rubber-sleeved handles, so you don't need to cut the sleeve off.

Safe Use

• Use the OPNBar for container latches and other intended leverage tasks. Don't use it as a pipe extension on wrenches or tools not designed for that force.
• Inspect the tool for wear, cracks or damage before each use.
• Wear gloves, eye protection and proper footwear.
• Make sure the bar is securely seated before applying force, and don't exceed safe force limits.

The user assumes all risks of improper use. The manufacturer and distributors are not liable for damage, injury or loss caused by misuse. See our full Company and Products Disclaimer.