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Tow Trucks

A tow truck, also sometimes called a wrecker, is a vehicle used to take disabled motor vehicles off a roadway to another location in case of breakdown or collision, or to impound illegally parked vehicles on public or (more commonly) private property. Three general types are in common usage, usually based on heavy-duty pickup or medium truck chassis: more...

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  • Hook and chain - the oldest of these types is seen less frequently in developed countries. Chains are looped around the vehicle frame or axle, which is drawn aloft by a boom winch to rest against a pair of heavy rubberized mats so the customer's vehicle can be towed on its other axle.
  • Axle cradling - evolved from the hook and chain technology to produce a large metal yoke that can be fitted under the front wheels to cradle them, drawing the front end of the vehicle clear of the ground by a pneumatic or hydraulic hoist so it can be towed.
  • Flatbed - (Also called a Rollback) the entire back of the truck is fitted with a bed that can be hydraulically inclined and moved to ground level, allowing the customer vehicle to be placed on it under its own power or dragged onto it by a winch.

These are by no means exclusive, as hook-and-chain and flatbed units exist that also offer an axle cradler.

Operations

Tow trucks are usually operated by private businesses, except for major highways and toll roads, where the road authority may operate the tow trucks for that stretch of road. Businesses who operate a large fleet of vehicles, such as school bus companies or package delivery services, often own one or several tow trucks for the purposes of towing their own vehicles. Government departments with large fleets (such as the police departments, fire departments, transportation authorities and departments of public works of major cities) may similarly own a tow truck or trucks. Police department tow trucks may also be used to impound other vehicles, or in some cases to merely relocate them (eg: prior to starting emergency street repair, parked vehicles may need to be removed from the site.)

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save $20,000 less than new 2010save $20,000 less than new 2010 $59,997.00  4 Car Hauler / 1995 Ford L8000 4 Car Hauler / 1995 Ford L8000 $4,500.00
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97 F350 Xlt 4X4 Wrecker97 F350 Xlt 4X4 Wrecker $18,500.00 2000 Freightliner Fl-60 Flatbed2000 Freightliner Fl-60 Flatbed $15,000.00
1987 Ford F-600 Xlt Wrecker / Tow Truck1987 Ford F-600 Xlt Wrecker / Tow Truck $3,500.00 2007 Ford F-550 Xlt Rollback, Automatic! *Warranty*2007 Ford F-550 Xlt Rollback, Automatic! *Warranty* $15,100.00
1988 Chevrolet C30 Rollback Wrecker Tow Truck 454 Efi1988 Chevrolet C30 Rollback Wrecker Tow Truck 454 Efi $5,301.00 2006 Ford F450 Diesel Tow truck, Wrecker, Look2006 Ford F450 Diesel Tow truck, Wrecker, Look $15,000.00
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2008 Gmc 5500 Duramax Allison Auto 21 Aluminum Rollback2008 Gmc 5500 Duramax Allison Auto 21 Aluminum Rollback $20,100.00 77 Freightliner Coe Customized Wrecker77 Freightliner Coe Customized Wrecker $5,000.00
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1972 Internationa​l F-4370 Holmes 750 WheelLift1972 Internationa​l F-4370 Holmes 750 WheelLift $12,500.00 1997 Ford F450 Vulcan Wrecker1997 Ford F450 Vulcan Wrecker $5,600.00
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2001 International Wrecker boom & front bumper winches.2001 International Wrecker boom & front bumper winches. $14,999.00 2004 Ford F650 Pro Loader 21' Chevron Steel Rollback2004 Ford F650 Pro Loader 21' Chevron Steel Rollback $15,100.00
2007 Chevy Silverado 3500 Dynamic 701 Quick Pic Wrecker2007 Chevy Silverado 3500 Dynamic 701 Quick Pic Wrecker $13,100.00 1993 Freightliner Tri axle Wrecker Tow Truck Wheel lift1993 Freightliner Tri axle Wrecker Tow Truck Wheel lift $60,000.00
Nice 1986 Gmc Top Kick 3208 Cat Rollback 4 Car Trade ?Nice 1986 Gmc Top Kick 3208 Cat Rollback 4 Car Trade ? $100.00 1979 Ford Cl9000 Rollback1979 Ford Cl9000 Rollback $2,000.00
2002 International 4900 Rollback2002 International 4900 Rollback $15,000.00 1964 White/Freigh​Tliner 25 Ton Wrecker 1964 White/Freigh​Tliner 25 Ton Wrecker $4,999.00
1988 Kenworth T800 24' Rollback Steel Bed / L10 Cummins1988 Kenworth T800 24' Rollback Steel Bed / L10 Cummins $1.25 1989 kodiak rollback low miles V8 cat power dual winch1989 kodiak rollback low miles V8 cat power dual winch $4,050.00
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See also...
Flatbeds & Rollbacks, Tow Trucks, Commercial Trucks
Wreckers, Tow Trucks, Commercial Trucks

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