Talking About Tow Services

Heavy-Duty Towing - Essentials And Accessories

29 November 2022

Rose Perkins

Transporting a bus, a motorhome, or a piece of construction machinery may necessitate the services of a heavy-duty towing operator. Heavy duty towing will require the use of straps, an anchoring system, and a powerful vehicle that can safely transport heavy loads.

Towing Essentials

Heavy duty towing can be performed with a rollback- or a wrecker-type vehicle. A rollback truck may contain a motorized mounting system that will lift and transfer a vehicle onto a flatbed.. A wrecker may contain a winching system, a lifting arm, and chains. A wrecker is suited for use in towing heavy-duty vehicles that have wheels. Typically, the front wheels of a vehicle will be lifted from the ground.

The back wheels will remain on the ground. As a wrecker vehicle drives forward, the back wheels of the vehicle being towed will stay in contact with the pavement.

Towing capabilities differ between rollback and wrecker models. The type of vehicle or machinery that needs to be transported may make it more logical to use the services that are offered through a particular towing company. A consumer who owns a large and weighty item that needs to be towed should compare towing services prior to hiring a tow truck operator to perform the transport service to make sure that the operator can tow the item.

Towing Accessories And Processes

Preparing a heavy-duty vehicle for towing requires the use of accessories. A tow truck operator will assess the vehicle first. If the vehicle is on flat ground and can be accessed from all sides, it won't be difficult to secure the vehicle. If the vehicle is in a ditch or is located in another confined area, the tow truck driver may need to secure chains to the bumper. Once the vehicle has been safely lifted onto flat ground, it will be loaded and a series of straps may be used to anchor the vehicle.

The straps provide an extra level of protection, ensuring that the vehicle remains stable. Straps are often used to secure heavy-duty machinery, too. If more than one item is going to be towed, a tow truck operator will distribute the weight load. Multiple items will need to be towed via a rollback truck. A tow truck operator may use bright-colored flags to alert other motorists. Oversized loads often require the use of flags. The flags will be secured along the backside of the tow truck.

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