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Tow truck | differences, uses, and benefits

It is called a tow truck due to its action of towing but tow truck is just a broad term that includes the different types of towing truck such as boom, wheel-lift, integrated, flatbed and lift flatbed etc.
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by Admin | Feb 22 2022 , 09:20:58
Tow truck | differences, uses, and benefits

 

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Boom Truck

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Integrated Truck

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Wheel lift Truck

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Flatbed Truck

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Hook and Chain Truck

 

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Tow truck meaning

 

A tow truck is a truck with special equipment (e.g. hook, chains, winches, and hoist mechanisms) for pulling or freeing wrecked, stuck or disabled cars to a certain location usually to be fixed or impounded. Tow truck company or aaa roadside assistance 

 

What is another word for a tow truck (tow truck synonym)?

The name for tow trucks is a broad term that includes a wrecker, a breakdown truck, a recovery vehicle, or a breakdown lorry.

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What is the meaning of towed vehicle?

The name for tow trucks is a broad term that includes a wrecker, a breakdown truck, a recovery vehicle, or a breakdown lorry.

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Types of tow trucks (differences, uses, and benefits) 

There are mainly six types of tow trucks and they are used to serve different purposes depending on your needs.

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hook and chain tow trucks

  • The hook and chain tow trucks were considered the most popular towing trucks in the past but because of the probability of damaging the car and if you have a 4×4 car it might cause damage to rear wheels.
  • They are still good for rescuing cars that are stuck in a ditch or the mud and they have a powerful winch.
  • This type of truck will tow a car while the back of the car remains on the ground. A look at the back of the tow truck is secured to the car’s axle, then a boom will lift the car off the ground, while the back wheels will stay in place.

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    flatbed tow trucks

  • A flatbed tow truck looks different than the standard tow truck. It has a large flatbed that a vehicle can sit completely and the back of the truck is powered by hydraulics but there will be weight limits involved that you cannot exceed. A flatbed truck is referred to as a slide or a rollback truck by some.
  • The truck flatbed is capable of sliding out and tilting towards the ground, the car can drive up and securely parked using a winch but in the case of the car unable to drive, the winch is used to pull up the car on top of the flatbed.
  • The best thing about this tow truck, it keeps your entire car off the ground.

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    wheel lift tow truck

  • The wheel lift truck works in a similar way to the hook and chains but the key difference is there are no hooks or chains involved. This truck used something called a yoke, a piece attached to the back of the tow truck and goes under the front wheels of the car lifting it, while the back wheels are on the ground but you can also lift it by the front wheels.
  • The great thing about this type of tow truck is, it is very simple and quick to use to pull a car in a manner of minutes.

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    integrated tow truck

  • It is large and powerful to the truck. This type of tow truck is generally used for towing trucks and buses, they can get vehicles out of difficult situations. They are also built with extra axles for more power and stability. They can also carry heavy loads.
  • It operates in the same way as the wheel lift truck.

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    Boom truck

  • The boom truck has a hydraulic arm and this arm is also called boom. Due to its unique design, this truck can be used for various purposes.
  • Its adjustable hydraulic arm is used to rescue vehicles from a ditch and over an embankment. It uses a hook and chain system to lift the object and it is useful for heavy-duty recovery or towing. Nowadays, tow truck operators use slings and belt lifts to tow as they are safer to use.

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    FAQ

    Have a question? Check out our frequently asked questions to find your answer.

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    • Why is it called a tow truck?

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      It is called a tow truck due to its action of towing but tow truck is just a broad term that includes the different types of towing truck such as boom, wheel-lift, integrated, flatbed and lift flatbed, etc.

    • What is the most common tow truck?

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      The flatbed is most tow truck used because it can carry an entire car on its back moving the vehicle on the road safely and quickly.

    • What kind of tow truck is best?

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      To know the answer to this question you have to think of these questions.

      • What am I going to tow, a car, a bus, or something else?
      • Is the vehicle stuck in a ditch or stopped working on the road?
      • Does the situation require a hook and a chain or a yoke?

      You can also contact our support team to help you decide the best truck you need.

    • What type of tow truck do I need?

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      Every tow truck has a unique design to provide different types of towing methods. 

      • Hook and chain trucks are used to tow retired vehicles because of the way they drag the vehicle. 
      • Integrated trucks used to tow illegally parked cars or repossession.
      • Flatbed trucks for delicate, expensive vehicles that need to transport long distances. 
      • Boom trucks to rescue cars stuck in a ditch.

      These are only some example.

    • Tow truck services

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      We all needed a Tow truck services at a certain time, going through the struggle of calling everyone to get a number of tow truck drivers or searching the web. The trouble of explaining the exact location to pick up your car, and then to illustrate the drop-off location. The prices bargain with different drivers and the feeling of getting bamboozled. With Oreem tow trucking serves all your issues with tow trucks are no more, with just a few clicks on your mobile. You can pinpoint the exact pickup and drop-off location in any area in Bahrain. Our prices are affordable and fixed with different options for payments. Download our app and enjoy our services.

    • Oreem services

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      Oreem delivery men are always friendly and take a good care of your package like they are carrying a pharmaceutical product; from the moment they receive the parcel to the moment they deliver parcel to the customer (final mile).

     

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