Equipment Used in a Towing Service
Your vehicle can break down when you least expect it, and it does not choose a place to do so. It might happen while your car is parked, while you are driving on the road, or even the first day when you start up your car to take it to work. When this trying time comes, most car owners have no other choice than to call the nearest towing service provider so that their vehicles can be transported to the nearest repair shop. If this is your first time calling a towing company, you might not be familiar with the terms, especially when it comes to discussing what type of tow truck you need. Each tow truck offers different benefits and choosing one that suits your needs is important. Here are some of the most common tow trucks used:
Flatbed Trucks
Perhaps one of the most common and widespread types of tow trucks is the flatbed. It has a long empty bed with a flat top coupled with hydraulic systems that are used to move the flatbed up and down. These tow trucks are very easy to use since you can simply drive your vehicle up the ramp, or if your car does not start at all, you can also have it pulled up. Flatbed trucks are also helpful when it comes to transporting vehicles that have major problems or have been involved in a collision. Also, flatbed trucks are used to transport different types of vehicles and are known to be the safest in the towing industry.
Integrated Tow Trucks
These are very different from flatbed tow trucks. Integrated tow trucks are more specialized and are usually utilized when transporting heavy-duty vehicles such as other rigs or buses since they have extra axles for that added strength and stability. They have “arms” that are more embedded right in the core of the towing vehicle. If you are calling a towing service provider because you want to transport a tractor, for example, you should consider asking for an integrated tow truck.
Hook and Chain Tow Trucks
These tow trucks are very versatile and are used for transporting various types of vehicles and cargo that are usually difficult to handle. These tow trucks are also less common today. When towing using this tow truck, a huge amount of pressure is applied to the towed vehicles, which is why most towing service providers tend to not use this type of towing truck. If the chain gets wrapped, it can cause damage to the towed vehicle. However, this towing option does not come with all disadvantages! Hook and chain towing trucks are usually inexpensive, and thus, are useful if you are transporting wrecked or damaged cars. You can also choose this service if you are transporting a junk car.
If you wish to know more about these trucks, feel free to call After Collision Services at (323) 250-8532. We provide expert towing service in Los Angeles, CA.