The present invention relates to an apparatus for transferring load between: a) a towing vehicle having front and rear wheels which comprises a tow assembly including a tow bar； and b) a towed device which includes a drawbar； wherein the tow bar and drawbar attach to one another and wherein the apparatus includes a shock absorber； characterised in that the apparatus includes a load transfer mechanism configured for adjustably transferring at least a portion of the load of the towed implement to the front of the vehicle in a region leading the front wheel axle via the shock absorber.
