When the occasion calls for towing, it is a valuable service indeed. Towing comes in handy when a vehicle needs to be transported without putting on the miles, becomes disabled, stuck in soft terrain, or even after an accident. But what one may not realize is the variety of ways a vehicle can be towed. We at D&J Towing would like to take the opportunity to discuss the many ways a vehicle can be towed.
Tow Truck Winch
A tow winch is often used when someone needs a tow or to transport vehicles. The winch is frequently located at the back of the towing truck or installed on a strong mounting position. A winch with a retractable cable is typically used for tow trucks and wreckers in order to attach onto a disabled vehicle, which then is pulled on its own two wheels and towed, or up on the flatbed. A cable wrapped around a drum is used to pull or retract, as required in order to perform one method of towing.
Wheel Lift Winch Cable
Found on the actual truck bed, is a cable and winch that runs from the drum over the boom arm mounted on the front of the truck is another towing design. The tow truck operator places a disabled vehicle onto their wheel lift tow truck by lifting the front of the vehicle from the floor and leaving the rear wheels still firmly on the ground. In addition, the back wheels can be lifted and the front wheels are left on the floor, as a reversible method depending on the circumstances. Generally the method will greatly depend on the degree of damage that is inflicted to the vehicle, whether it is in the front or back.
Flatbed Tow Truck Wreckers
Special tow trucks, known as wreckers, are large flatbeds that can be raised so the back of the bed is tilted to the floor. A tow winch that is placed at the front of a flatbed permits cables to be lowered, successfully pulling a disabled vehicle forward onto the flatbed the cables that reel in the disabled vehicle. Before raising the disabled vehicle from the ground onto the flatbed, the operator will start to lower the front of the flatbed once the vehicle is safe and secure. There is nearly not an automobile that can’t be towed in way or another with all the different options available for towing. Towing is always possible no matter the condition, size, or even if and how much damage was sustained.
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D&J Towing is readily available and eager to provide any tows you are in need of, being the masters in the industry in the Greater Dallas, Texas area. Our towing vehicles can manage the towing services you may need. With experienced drivers practicing defensive driving and safety protocols, you can rest assure your vehicle is safe with D&J Towing. Call D&J Towing today for your towing needs and keep in mind our emergency towing service to rapidly respond to your emergency no matter the day or time.
