K Craft Bullbars
Protection that performs when it matters most.
For over 50 years, K Craft Bullbars have supported Western Australia’s transport, logistics, and mining industries with safety-compliant, heavy-duty protection systems.
Trusted by major fleets and owner-drivers alike, our bullbars are engineered to withstand Australia’s harshest conditions.
Custom Heavy-Duty Bullbars
Built to spec. Built to last.
FUPD-Certified
Compliant with UNECE R93 safety standards
Finish Options
High-polish aluminium, paint, or powder coat
Fully Customisable
Texas style, bumpers, custom signage, custom logos incorporated, lighting and much more to suit your style.
All Major Truck Brands
Kenworth, Volvo, Freightliner, Mercedes-Benz, Mack, Scania, Western Star, Mitsubishi
What is an FUPD Bullbar?
An FUPD (Front Underrun Protective Device) is a purpose built heavy-duty bullbar that has been designed, manufactured, and tested to reduce fatalities in the event of a front-end truck collision. In most Australian states, all 26-metre B-Double trucks must be fitted with an FUPD Bullbar.
At K Drive, we specialise in the design and manufacture of FUPD compliant bullbars for all truck makes and models, including: Kenworth, Freightliner, Mercedes, Volvo, Scania, Western Star, and Mack.
FUPD Bullbars must comply with the following:
- The bullbar must be designed to withstand huge impact loads and reduce the likelihood of anything going under the vehicle (cars, livestock etc.)
- The bullbar must be tested in a certified test rig overseen by an engineer. This is to prove that the bullbar can withstand the test pressures outlined in the current legislation.
Why should I get an FUPD Bullbar?
In 2005, Australia’s Transport Ministers unanimously approved draft legislation for 26 metre B-Double trucks.
The legislation allows for the B-Double length of 25 metres to be exceeded provided the:
- Distance between the point of articulation at the front of the leading semi trailer and the rear of the combination is not over 20.6 metres.
- The prime mover is fitted with a UN ECE R93 compliant FUP system.
- The prime-mover’s cab complies with UN ECE R29 if it has a date of manufacture after 2005.
Drivers in all states must by law have an FUPD certified bull bar fitted in order to drive a B-Double of 26 metres. Failure to comply could result in a $600.00 fine.
There are two main advantages to having an FUPD Bullbar fitted to your truck:
Safety
By design, FUPD Bullbars run lower to the ground, which means there is less chance of a vehicle or livestock going under your truck. FUPD Bullbars also increase driver confidence as they have been designed and tested to withstand the enormous loads brought on by front-end collisions.
Greater Payload
The other advantage of installing an FUPD Bullbar is that your truck now has a permissible front axle weight of 6500kg, which enables you to have a greater payload and allows you to earn more per trip.
