Tow trucks belong to the group of unique technical means that help to cope with many problems that arise on motorways. With their help, you can transport cars, buses, trucks, SUVs or snowmobiles that have lost independent control for any reason. Most often, towing units are used for delivery to service stations or to garages of cars that are deformed during an accident. Modern manufacturers offer various models of tow trucks. They differ in size, power capabilities, the presence of loading and fixing equipment, as well as convenient platforms for transporting equipment.
In order to quickly cope with the transportation of cars, you must correctly select the type of tow truck. It will also help save money on the repair of a failed vehicle. When filling out an application for the delivery of a towing vehicle, its carrying capacity must be taken into account. The capabilities of the tow truck must fully comply with the weight and parameters of the transported vehicles. The method of loading depends on the physical condition of the car, as well as the features of its make and model. The degree of damage to the vehicle also affects the presence of towing systems, lifts and other additional equipment that facilitates the process of loading and transportation.
Most often on the roads of our country tow trucks are used, on which winches are installed. They are ideal for transporting machines that weigh less than seven tons. This category includes most cars, vans and SUVs. Loading broken vehicles is carried out using hydraulic, manual or electric winches. If needed then the driver needs to contact a specialized company by phone. Delivery of towing equipment is carried out as soon as possible.
The most effective and cost-effective equipment is considered to be hydraulically driven. It smoothly installs the machines on the platform, preventing the occurrence of mechanical damage. Tow trucks are most commonly used tow trucks with movable work platforms. The lifting of heavy vehicles is carried out using cranes. When loading units with such equipment, their horizontal position is not violated. This is facilitated by the use of special traverses that capture the vehicle.
Special tools with the possibility of partial loading are considered quite common. Their distinguishing feature is the presence of hydromechanics, which helps to hang out one of the wheelbases of the machine. A front or rear pair of wheels is usually mounted on the platform. Each driver needs to know that for each individual case it is necessary to choose the type of evacuation equipment correctly. For example, for machines with automatic transmission, an unit equipped with a crane is ideal. Vehicles with locked wheels are best transported using vehicles equipped with a trolley and an electric winch.
If the car has fallen into a deep cuvette or pond, then to save it it is necessary to call equipment with a powerful manipulator. Cars with manual gearboxes can be transported by tow trucks using partial loading. Various devices are used to fix vehicles, guaranteeing their integrity. The dimensions of the transported cargo are indicated by special beacons that allow other road users to navigate correctly.