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Flatbeds & Rollbacks

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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1996 International Tow Truck - Clean Inside & Out!1996 International Tow Truck - Clean Inside & Out! $14,999.00 1998 Frightliner Fl-60 Jerrdan Aluminum Bed 140K Miles 1998 Frightliner Fl-60 Jerrdan Aluminum Bed 140K Miles $10,600.00
1978 Ford F600 19Ft Rollback1978 Ford F600 19Ft Rollback $4,500.00 2004 Ford F650 Pro Loader 21' Chevron Steel Rollback2004 Ford F650 Pro Loader 21' Chevron Steel Rollback $13,100.00
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2001 fl 80 tandem roll-back 53k gvw!2001 fl 80 tandem roll-back 53k gvw! $19,750.00 84 4x4 chevy wrecker tow truck with snow plow silverado84 4x4 chevy wrecker tow truck with snow plow silverado $1,775.00
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1998 International Rollback Tow Truck Hauler Roll Back1998 International Rollback Tow Truck Hauler Roll Back $9,999.99 2005 International 4300 Extended Cab Rollback2005 International 4300 Extended Cab Rollback $8,600.00
2000 Sterling At9500 with 2002 7 Car Hauler Trailer2000 Sterling At9500 with 2002 7 Car Hauler Trailer $27,500.00 International Harvester : 4300International Harvester : 4300 $25.00
1995 International 4700 - Rollback Truck1995 International 4700 - Rollback Truck $6,600.00 2006 international rollback 2006 international rollback $34,000.00
2005 Gmc W4500 Cab Over 18ft Flatbed Diesel Auto2005 Gmc W4500 Cab Over 18ft Flatbed Diesel Auto $13,995.00 Black Beauty 36,000 Mile Tow Roll BackBlack Beauty 36,000 Mile Tow Roll Back $5,000.00
88 Ford F350 Diesel 5 Speed 17 Ft Landoll Rollback88 Ford F350 Diesel 5 Speed 17 Ft Landoll Rollback $2,650.00 1994 International 47001994 International 4700 $11,999.00
1997 gmc roll back truck with low low miles1997 gmc roll back truck with low low miles $14,750.00 06 ford lcf L55 towing tow truck cab and chassi npr ud 06 ford lcf L55 towing tow truck cab and chassi npr ud $1,000.00
1999 Ford F450 Rollback1999 Ford F450 Rollback $5,000.00 1999 Gmc 65001999 Gmc 6500 $17,999.00
2007 Chev C-6500 230Hp 6Cyl Duramax 21Ft Alum Rollback2007 Chev C-6500 230Hp 6Cyl Duramax 21Ft Alum Rollback $30,000.00 Gmc brigadier rollbackGmc brigadier rollback $1,225.00
2008 F550 V10 6 Speed 25K Kylar 19' Aluminum Rollback 2008 F550 V10 6 Speed 25K Kylar 19' Aluminum Rollback $15,099.99 2000 International Jerdan 4 car Carrier Dt466, 250 hp 2000 International Jerdan 4 car Carrier Dt466, 250 hp $5,000.00
2002 International Series 4300 Rollback Flatbed Jerrdan2002 International Series 4300 Rollback Flatbed Jerrdan $39,999.00 1996 Freightliner Fl-70 19Ft Alum Jerr-Dan Rollback1996 Freightliner Fl-70 19Ft Alum Jerr-Dan Rollback $19,900.00
2007 Chevy Silverado 3500 Dynamic 701 Quick Pic Wrecker2007 Chevy Silverado 3500 Dynamic 701 Quick Pic Wrecker $18,988.00 not like your mother in laws tow truck!not like your mother in laws tow truck! $25,100.00
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2005 Chevrolet C-5500 Rollback Automatic *39,000 Miles*2005 Chevrolet C-5500 Rollback Automatic *39,000 Miles* $20,000.00 2007 International Flatbed Diesel Air brakes 2007 International Flatbed Diesel Air brakes $30,000.00
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1999 F550 Rollback1999 F550 Rollback $15,000.00 04 Ford F650 Ext Cab Auto Cummins 21' Bed Low Reserve!04 Ford F650 Ext Cab Auto Cummins 21' Bed Low Reserve! $5.00
2003 Freightliner Fl106 22 foot rollback2003 Freightliner Fl106 22 foot rollback $8,600.00 1989 Ford F350 Flatbed Truck, automotive, commercial1989 Ford F350 Flatbed Truck, automotive, commercial $810.00
09 Ud ud 2000 21 foot roll back tow truck New09 Ud ud 2000 21 foot roll back tow truck New $54,995.00 1990 *Rare* Charlotte Motor Speedway Original Rollback1990 *Rare* Charlotte Motor Speedway Original Rollback $3,050.00
2006 06 Nissan Ud 2000 Flatbed Tow Truck Hauler2006 06 Nissan Ud 2000 Flatbed Tow Truck Hauler $30,999.00 1995 Chevy 3500Hd Rollback Flat bed Tow truck flatbed1995 Chevy 3500Hd Rollback Flat bed Tow truck flatbed $10,950.00
2010 Hino 258Lp 21' Jerr-Dan carrier2010 Hino 258Lp 21' Jerr-Dan carrier $60,000.00
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