Depending on the type of vehicle that you drive, if you have an accident or your vehicle breaks down, then you may need to call a different kind of tow truck. There are at least four different types of tow trucks, and they each have a particular purpose.
Flatbed tow trucks have long empty beds with flat tops. Hydraulic equipment on the truck allows the bed to move up and down. Once the bed is down, then a wide variety of vehicles and boats can easily be loaded onto them. Then, the driver returns the bed to its flat position before hauling the vehicle down the highway.
Heavy-duty tow trucks, sometimes called integrated tow trucks, are used for heavier vehicles, like dump trucks, cement trucks, garbage trucks, and some 18-wheelers. These heavy duty truck towing in Kitsap County vehicles have an extra axle to make them more stable when lifting or pulling a heavy load. The arm on these trucks is more centrally located to add even more stability.
Medium-duty tow trucks are designed to pull motor homes, fifth-wheel trailers, and other vehicles that are a little heavier than the normal passenger car. These tow trucks are a hybrid as they have some of the equipment from heavy duty truck towing in Kitsap County while offering better maneuverability.
The most common type of tow truck is the lightweight tow truck that is designed to haul passenger vehicles, but they can also be used to tow commercially built sheds, storage containers, and boats. Contact Kitsap Towing for more information.
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