# Bells of Steel Open Hex Trap Bar, 700 lb, Built-in Jack

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-trap-bars/bells-of-steel-trap-bar
Ranked #1 in "Best Trap Bar 2026: 10 Ranked, Weight vs Claimed Capacity": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-trap-bars

- Price: £199.99 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-16)
- Amazon rating: 4.8 from 185 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FHWZ97ZP?tag=ranked10-21

The Bells of Steel Hex Bar Deadlift is the open-frame trap bar that tops this guide. It is also the most expensive bar in it at £199.99, and the only one whose own listing claims 700 lb. Where the cheaper bars in the ranking leave you weighing a stated bar weight against a stated capacity, this one starts out agreeing with itself: the specifications give an item weight of 21.3 kg and the bullet copy describes a 47lb bar, which is the same figure.

The tension turns up later in the same listing. The bullets state that the rotating sleeves are a little shorter to be more compact for storage and shipping, and an owner writing under the bar reports that three 45 lb plates per side is what it holds comfortably, with a wish for a longer loading bar. That is roughly 270 lb of plates on a bar advertised at 700 lb. The ratings breakdown in the listing adds up to 100, while the headline count says 185. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this bar. We have not lifted with it or measured it ourselves.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | £199.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5, from 185 ratings |
| Item weight | 21.3 kg, described as 47lb in the bullet copy |
| Weight capacity maximum | 700 lb |
| Item dimensions | 149.9 x 56.4 cm (59 x 22.2 x 4.8 in) |
| Sleeve diameter | 1.9 in |
| Ratings breakdown | 87 five-star, 7 four-star, 3 three-star, 1 two-star, 2 one-star — 100 in total, against 185 ratings |
| Grip type (as listed) | t bar |

## Questions people ask

**How much does the Bells of Steel open trap bar weigh?**

The listing gives the item weight as 21.3 kg and the bullet copy calls it a 47lb bar, so the two figures agree. It ships ready to use, with no assembly needed.

**What is the maximum weight capacity?**

700 lb, as given in the product title and in the specification for the Bells of Steel bar. No plate-loading test is published in the listing.

**Do I need a separate deadlift jack to change plates?**

No. The Bells of Steel bar has built-in jacks: the bullets say you can pivot it to load and unload plates, and one reviewer describes pivoting the bar on its rubber vertical handles to the floor and back.

**Why do buyers mention short sleeves?**

The listing itself says the rotating sleeves are a little shorter to be more compact for storage and shipping. One owner writes that three 45 lb plates per side is the practical limit and wishes the loading bar were longer.

**Will it take standard plates?**

The sleeve diameter is listed at 1.9 in, and one reviewer says it fits their 2in bumper plates.

**Is it built for commercial use?**

The title lists home and commercial use for the Bells of Steel bar, and the specification gives alloy steel construction with a 700 lb maximum. One reviewer reports having 405 lb on it without problems.