Choose The Right Tow Truck For Your Car
For everyone’s safety on the road and to keep the flow of traffic, damaged vehicles should be taken off the road as soon as possible. And the usual course of action is calling a tow truck service to the scene of the breakdown. But not all tow trucks are created equal. There are many varieties of tow trucks available in the market. And not all of them are suitable for all types of vehicles.
Below is the list of the most common types of tow trucks you should be aware of.
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Flatbed Tow Truck
This tow truck gets its name to be used use the bed to carry the vehicle is large and flat. It’s is used primarily for non-drivable cars. It is ideal for such cars because, unlike other tow trucks, the car’s weight is distributed in an ideal way on flatbed trucks. This exerts less stress on the vehicle and causes no damage during transportation.
Advantage: The truck doesn’t place stress on the vehicle by dragging it.
Disadvantage: None
Used for: non-drivable vehicles, expensive cars
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Hook and Chain Tow Truck
These trucks were the go-to trucks for every towing company in the past. But recently their use has been decreased. These tow trucks use hooks and chains to drag the vehicle to their destination.
Advantage: This truck can be found easily with every tow truck provider, ideal for junk vehicles.
Disadvantage: Damages car during transportation due to pressure while lifting it, damages drivetrain.
Used for: wrecked vehicles and scrap cars
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Wheel-lift Tow Truck
These trucks are similar to hook and chain trucks, but one major difference is they use the metal yolk to lift the vehicle instead of hook and chain. The metal yolk is placed under font tires or back tires, and it’s lifted using hydraulics
Advantage: Good alternative if flatbed trucks are not available.
Disadvantage: This truck still puts pressure on the vehicle while carrying it.
Used for: disabled vehicles and wrecked cars
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Integrated Tow Truck
The integrated tow trucks are designed for large vehicles. A regular tow truck is not capable of pulling large commercial vehicles, trucks, and busses. But integrated tow truck has an extra axle that provides them with more stability and power to pull such cars.
Advantage: Ideal for towing heavy vehicles. It has a highly stable arm that can pull vehicles of a size bigger than that of the tow truck.
Disadvantage: Not suitable for regular vehicles.
Used for: Busses, trucks, and large commercial vehicles.
There are even more types of tow trucks available in the market, but these are the ones most commonly found. All car owners should be aware of these trucks in case they suffer an accident and don’t know which tow truck will be ideal for their situation. If you are looking for a place to sell your unwanted car and receive cash up to $8,500, get in touch with QLD’s top cash-for-car service and receive FREE car removal.
Last updated on January 18th, 2023 at 05:23 pm
