Characteristics of roadside assistance trucks

The trucks of roadside assistance with special equipment, such as cars, sometimes break down on the road or get into an accident. But their transportation creates certain difficulties, since their weight and dimensions far exceed the parameters of passenger cars. To ensure their transportation, companies must have a special type of tractor in their fleet. fleet.

Tow truck features

All tow trucks, which are designed to transport trucks and special equipment with full loads, have a low ramp. This design is designed to allow loading of the load with minimal lifting. This ensures maximum safety during the loading process.

In addition, there is a “fork” truck, which transports only with a partial load. In this case, transportation is carried out by attaching a special equipment or truck to the front or rear axle, depending on the location of the breakdown. This type of fork has several special devices with which the MPS is attached. At the same time, specialists change them depending on which truck or special equipment will be transported. At the same time, a wide range of devices allows you to transport any types of MPS, regardless of weight and dimensions.

As a rule, everyone repatriation is designed to transport special equipment over any distance. This is quite enough to get to any settlement or to the nearest service station.

Additional amenities for safe transportation

Easy and safe evacuation of trucks is ensured by the presence of additional devices on the tractor - a winch, a crane-manipulator, wheel stops, auxiliary fixing elements, etc. The platform also plays an important role in safety, its corrugated surface provides an anti-slip effect, and the presence of low sides on the sides prevents the vehicle from tipping over on one side. At the same time, it is made of tubular and channel profiles, which provides it with increased strength. For the convenience of tow trucks, the platform is equipped with additional headlights, which allows safe operation even at night.

Technical requirements for freight tractors

Durability and security are the main requirements it must meet. the repatrak with special equipment. This is achieved due to the presence of power steering (the device is quite complex, it consists of a steering gear, the main purpose of this part is to increase the force of impact), spring suspension, a powerful engine combined with a manual gearbox and a pneumatic brake system. However, it should be borne in mind that each towing truck with special equipment has its own tonnage indicators. For example, some models are designed for roadside assistance on trucks weighing 3-5 tons, others can withstand loads of up to 18 tons.

Price of the truck towing service from Roadside Assistance in Sofia of the company Naydenovi Auto

It should be noted that the cost of towing services for trucks and special equipment is slightly higher than the transportation of passenger cars. This is due to the fact that such transportation requires certain difficulties. In addition, due to the load, there is a higher fuel consumption, and the maintenance of such trucks is much more expensive.

The cost of evacuation may increase if additional special equipment is needed. In this regard, it is necessary to discuss all the details when ordering repatriationto avoid unpleasant surprises.

At the same time, if you have the opportunity, it is advisable to call in advance and consult with specialists. Having gathered enough information, it will be easier to make your choice. In addition, price may not always play a decisive role.