Flatbed Wrecker
Roadside vehicle recovery. Municipal fleet transport.
- Flatbed Length
- 5000–8000 mm
- Flatbed Load Capacity
- 5 t
- Winch
- 4–15 t
Road Rescue & Recovery Vehicles
Full-deck transport, wheel-lift towing and lifting need different equipment. Compare flatbed, integrated, pickup, rotator and crane-assisted wreckers for the disabled vehicles you handle and the route and setup conditions.
Prepare a configuration brief
The models below show different operating roles and published specifications. Your order specification will depend on the selected chassis and equipment under the agreed working conditions.
Integrated Wrecker
Heavy roadside recovery. Fleet and bus towing.
- Towing Capacity
- 3–40 t
- Wheel Lift Capacity
- 3–10 t
- Boom Lifting Capacity
- 3–20 t
Pickup Tow Truck
Urban roadside assistance. Parking and fleet towing.
- Towing Capacity
- 2–5 t
- Wheel Lift Capacity
- 1–2.5 t
- Winch Capacity
- 2–5 t
Rotator Wrecker
Heavy-vehicle recovery. Rollover and obstacle clearance.
- Rotator Lifting Capacity
- 30–50 t
- Rotation Angle
- 360°
- Boom Extension
- 3–10m
Flatbed Wrecker with Crane
Vehicle loading with self-recovery. Equipment and machinery handling.
- Flatbed Length
- 4000–7000 mm
- Flatbed Load Capacity
- 5 t
- Winch
- 4–15 t
Compare vehicle roles
| Vehicle type | Operating roles | Configuration focus |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbed Wrecker | Roadside vehicle recovery; Municipal fleet transport; Workshop and contractor recovery | Deck length, width and tilt angle; Winch line pull and cable storage |
| Integrated Wrecker | Heavy roadside recovery; Fleet and bus towing; Traffic-incident clearance | Towing mass and axle limits; Boom reach and lifting geometry |
| Pickup Tow Truck | Urban roadside assistance; Parking and fleet towing; Light commercial recovery | Vehicle class and wheelbase; Wheel-lift capacity and reach |
| Rotator Wrecker | Heavy-vehicle recovery; Rollover and obstacle clearance; Industrial and highway incident response | Recovery chart and boom geometry; Outrigger footprint and ground load |
| Flatbed Wrecker with Crane | Vehicle loading with self-recovery; Equipment and machinery handling; Workshop and municipal recovery | Crane load chart and reach; Deck length and loading angle |
Configuration decisions
Casualty and load case
Vehicle mass, dimensions, attachment points and immobilization determine how the equipment can be used.
Recovery body and equipment
A flatbed, integrated wrecker, rotator or crane-assisted body supports different handling paths.
Setup, route and traffic
The capacity available depends on extension and loading angle, with stabilizer spread and road clearance also limiting the setup.
Recovery method and load case
Describe the disabled vehicles and intended recovery method before comparing ratings. Full-deck transport and wheel-lift towing impose different loads; boom recovery, winching, crane handling and rotator work each need their own assessment. Towing capacity cannot stand in for supported axle load, boom lift or winch pull.
The target vehicle's dimensions and mass are only part of the load case. Its immobilization condition and attachment points affect the recovery method, as do driveline restrictions. Together they determine the loading angle and working extension needed. Check axle loads and braking for the route, then confirm traffic clearance, ground condition and equipment deployment space. The largest catalogue rating may not apply at the required reach.
Wrecker requirements
- Describe the disabled vehicle mass and dimensions, including its immobilization condition.
- Select the loading, towing, lifting or winching method for that vehicle.
- Check completed axle loads against the route and operating footprint.
- Specify rigging and restraints, with controls and functional demonstrations for the chosen method.
Rated capacity and handover
For each quoted capacity, ask the supplier to name the rated component and the working position and test conditions. The approved drawing should show the completed vehicle with representative loads. At handover, record the controls and locks alongside restraints and attachments, and retain the results of any agreed functional demonstration.
Typical buyers: road authorities, recovery fleets, contractors, workshops and municipal services.
Configuration inputs and inspection records
Choose the wrecker configuration for the disabled vehicle and recovery method. Each platform, wheel-lift, boom, winch or rotator has its own load cases and working positions. A single towing or lifting figure cannot describe all of them.
Casualty and load case
What to provide: Describe the target vehicles, axle loads, recovery sequence and restraints.
What to retain: Load-case drawing, attachment schedule, completed mass and axle review.
Recovery body and equipment
What to provide: State deck length, underlift, boom, winch, crane, rigging and control requirements.
What to retain: Load chart or duty basis, equipment identity, controls and functional demonstration.
Setup, route and traffic
What to provide: Map setup ground, traffic space, route, braking and deployment footprint.
What to retain: Representative setup conditions, restraint checks, labels and handover record.
Discuss your vehicle requirements
Tell our team about the operating duty and route. Include the crew and equipment needed so we can discuss the configuration.