Abstract: A tow bar for pushing and pulling a load with a tug. The tow bar hingedly attaches to the tug and leverages the force of the tug along its longitudinal axis onto the load. This enables movement of heavier loads. The tow bar includes a linear, rigid rod having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end includes a cross bar with a flange for engaging with the load. The proximal end hingedly joins with the tug. A latch member mounts on a first end of a faceplate on the tug and detachably attaches to the distal end of the rod. A latch pin releases the distal end to pivot between an operational horizontal position and a stowed vertical position. A hinge member positions at a second end of the faceplate. The proximal end of the rod pivots about a hinge pin at the hinge member.