Built for container door handles with rubber sleeves. Standard leverage bars won't slide over a handle that has a thick rubber grip. The OPNBar Version 2 Large Mouth has a wider opening that fits over sleeved handles, so you get full leverage without cutting the sleeve off. Made in the USA.
Who Needs the Large Mouth
Many shipping containers, especially newer and refurbished units, have rubber or plastic sleeves on the door latch handles. They're comfortable for hands but too thick for a standard bar. If your bar won't fit over the handle, this is the version you need.
See It in Action
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:
Features
- Large mouth fits container handles with rubber sleeves attached
- Door latch handle extender for opening and closing stiff, rusted or iced-over container and trailer doors
- Tire thumper for quick tire-inflation checks
- No 5th wheel hook: a simpler, door-focused bar
- Made in the USA by SCS International, in steel with an anti-corrosive finish
Large Mouth V2 vs. Deep Mouth V3
Both fit rubber-sleeved handles. The Version 3 adds a deeper mouth, a newer bend with more clearance and a double ergonomic handle. Choose V3 for the most grip and clearance, or V2 for a lower price.
Product Details
Tire check by sound: a properly inflated tire makes a loud, sharp thud; a poorly inflated tire makes a dull thud.
For more information or for wholesale orders, contact us or visit opnbar.com.
Specifications
- Brand: OPNBar
- Model: Version 2 Large Mouth (B08C2DDVWZ)
- Manufacturer: SCS International
- Weight: 3 lb
- Dimensions: 24 x 6 x 6 in
- Material: Steel, anti-corrosive
- Made in the USA
Ratings for heated and non-heated tools vary.
Official OPNBar instructions: How to use the OPNBar Version 2
FAQ
How do I know if my handles need a large mouth?
If your container door handles have a rubber or plastic grip sleeve, a standard bar usually won't fit and you need the large mouth.
I also need a 5th wheel release hook. Which bar should I get?
This version doesn't have one. Choose the V2 New Angle Bend, which has the hook built in, or Version 4, where it's an optional add-on.
Use OPNBar tools only for their intended purpose and follow the official instructions. Inspect the tool before each use and wear gloves and eye protection. See our full Company and Products Disclaimer.
What Customers Are Saying
Reviews on Amazon
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Lacee AndersenPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Get it!
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Love this tool. I'm 5ft 2 inch and this helps me alot
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MagicPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Great tool to have.
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I got this for my semi driver. Sometimes it's difficult getting the trailer doors to latch. This is very helpful, giving you more leverage. Great tool to have.
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Johan AlvaradoPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Time
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Super
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m. tsePosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Very happy with this tool!
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I got a shipping container to move with, and I couldn't close it for the life of me. I got my two sons to help, and they couldn't do it. This tool made it easy! Well worth the money to buy it.
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Price HarpPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
A must have!
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I have had a sea container for over two years and have always dreaded opening and closing the large heavy doors. The latch handles are almost more than I can handle. Now that I have the handle extender I have no problem opening and closing the doors. If you have one or more sea containers, this handle is a must have device in my opinion!
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Cynthia LyonsPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
It works excellently!
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I am small woman with 3 conexes on my cabin property. The ease of opening is variable at best. Some handles I couldn't get open at all, some open easily. This bar solves the problem. It works and is easy to use. I hated spending this much money on it, but it was worth every penny.
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Mark WilsonPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Great tool for drivers and unloaders of containers
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Well made fits perfectly, ensure user has a firm connection with doors handles, will be buying more my company loves them reduces risk.
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Mark WilsonPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Improved safety for container work
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Very happy with the performance of this product, fits well on doors and provides plenty of clearance between hands and door. Will be buying more.
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DKPosted on Amazon
★★★★★
Ideal for a company that opens more than a handful of containers per day!
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This product has saved us time and money and made the process much safer and convenient. The easy to use handle grip makes opening and closing the levers a breeze. We're satisfied with the quality of this product and the build. You can feel the craftsmanship is designed for durability and efficiency. Love this item and we will definitely be adding more into inventory for our business.
Testimonials
As a practicing Chiropractor, I feel that this is an invaluable tool to prevent work injuries, especially of the shoulder, wrist, and back. Its ergonomic design was well thought out. I am impressed.
As an Occupational Therapist, I think an ergonomic tool like this is so important to prevent work injuries, promote employee retention, improve performance without compromising safety, and enhance job satisfaction. Prioritizing employee safety should be vital in the workplace and a product like this was truly designed with that in mind.

