#Types of Tow Trucks: Light, Medium and Heavy Duty

When your vehicle breaks down or is involved in an accident, you may need to call a towing company to remove it and take it to a repair shop. Tow trucks come in different sizes and capacities to handle everything from small passenger cars to large commercial trucks. Knowing the difference between light, medium and heavy duty tow trucks can help you make sure you get the right truck for the job.

##Light Duty Tow Trucks

Light duty tow trucks, also known as flatbed tow trucks or slide back tow trucks, are designed for towing smaller vehicles like passenger cars, small pickup trucks and SUVs. They have a flat tilting metal bed or platform that the vehicle is secured onto so it can be transported.

The key specifications of light duty tow trucks include:

Weight capacity: Up to 10,000 pounds.
Towing mechanisms: A winch and wheel lift. The winch pulls the vehicle onto the flatbed tilting platform. The wheel lift raises the front or rear wheels off the ground so the vehicle can be pulled onto the truck.
Flatbed length: Approximately 12 to 16 feet. This provides enough room for most small passenger vehicles.
Use cases: Ideal for towing cars, small trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles and other light vehicles from incident sites to repair shops, impound lots or private properties. Also used for vehicle transport.

Light duty tow trucks are commonly seen responding to minor accidents, performing roadside service for disabled vehicles or repossessing vehicles. They provide an economical option for towing lighter vehicles short distances.

##Medium Duty Tow Trucks

Medium duty tow trucks bridge the gap between light and heavy duty trucks. They can tow mid-sized vehicles all the way up to light commercial trucks.
Specifications of medium duty tow trucks:

Weight capacity: Up to approximately 26,000 pounds.
Towing mechanisms: A boom apparatus with cables and hooks that lift one axle of the vehicle off the ground. A winch pulls it onto the flatbed.
Flatbed length: Around 16 to 22 feet.
Use cases: Towing mid-sized passenger cars, full-size pickups, large SUVs, small commercial vans, box trucks, ambulances, recreational vehicles and more. Used for accident recovery, repossession and vehicle transport.

The larger capacity allows medium duty trucks flexibility in the types of vehicles they can tow. They can handle full-size consumer vehicles as well as lighter commercial vehicles. Medium duty trucks are common call trucks for towing companies.

##Heavy Duty Tow Trucks

Heavy duty tow trucks, also called wreckers, are built for towing large commercial trucks, buses, RV's, construction equipment and similar oversized vehicles. They offer maximum towing power and capacity.

Here are the typical specifications for heavy duty tow trucks:

Weight capacity: Up to 50,000 pounds or more.
Towing mechanisms: A hydraulically operated boom with steel cables and hooks that lift the front or rear end of the vehicle off the ground. The winch pulls it onto the flatbed. Some also have underlift capabilities.
Flatbed length: Around 25 feet and longer.
Use cases: Towing tractor trailers, buses, construction equipment, RV's and other large vehicles. Used for major accidents, vehicle recovery and heavy-duty vehicle transport.

Heavy duty tow trucks have the strength and weight capacity to lift and carry some of the largest vehicles on the road. Their powerful diesel engines and robust design allow them to perform recoveries of commercial vehicles weighing tens of thousands of pounds. Heavy duty wreckers are critical tools for clearing major highway accidents and disabled trucks from roadways.

##Choosing the Right Tow Truck

When you need towing services, make sure to choose a truck that's suitable for the vehicle. Using a light duty truck to tow a heavy commercial vehicle can result in damage. Conversely, sending a heavy wrecker to tow a minor fender bender is overkill.
Professional towing companies have a range of trucks to handle any towing job. Being aware of the different types of trucks and their capabilities helps you choose the appropriate truck for your specific vehicle towing needs. With light, medium and heavy duty trucks on call, reputable towing services can dispatch the right truck to safely transport your vehicle.

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