Product Introduction
A flatbed wrecker, also known as a rollback tow truck or slide bed tow truck, uses a hydraulic platform that tilts and slides toward the ground, allowing a disabled vehicle to be winched directly onto the deck. It carries the casualty on the deck instead of dragging it on its own wheels. This loading method helps reduce the risk of driveline and tire damage during vehicle recovery and transportation.
The 4x2 flatbed tow truck configuration is well suited for city and regional vehicle recovery. It fits a 5,995 mm overall length into streets a 6x4 recovery truck cannot enter, turns tighter, and burns around 12 litres per 100 km against 30 plus for a heavy unit. A 4x2 also does not need the licence category a heavy wrecker does in most markets, which can reduce driver requirements and related operating costs.
The truck can also support combined vehicle transport and towing operations. This truck is not deck-only.It carries 4,000 kg on the platform and tows a second vehicle on the 3,000 kg hydraulic underlift at the same time. This can help reduce the number of trips required when recovering multiple vehicles.
A used Japanese 4x2 carrier may cost less upfront, but replacement hydraulic parts can be difficult to source. A hook and chain truck is cheaper, but it carries a higher risk of vehicle damage during towing.A heavy 6x4 wrecker is designed for larger commercial vehicles and may provide more capacity than required for routine passenger vehicle recovery. For passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, a 4x2 rollback tow truck provides a practical alternative.
We build the hydraulic upper body in our own plant on a genuine Foton Aumark S chassis, not on a grey-import cut-down. Deck length, underlift rating, winch brand, control position, steering side, paint and your fleet decals are fixed in the PI before steel is cut.
Technical Specifications
This Foton Aumark wrecker tow truck runs on the Foton Cummins F3.8s3141 diesel unit. It’s a 3.76-litre four-cylinder engine fitted with turbo and intercooler, putting out 105kW (141 HP) at 2600 rpm. The engine delivers 450 N.m peak torque between 1300–1500 rpm, providing low-speed torque for winching and vehicle recovery operations.
It’s paired with a ZF 6S558 6-speed manual gearbox. The single-plate dry diaphragm clutch comes with hydraulic assistance, so the clutch pedal stays light even when you’re doing repeated stop-start work. The truck carries a 120-litre fuel tank.
Chassis numbers. Wheelbase 3,360 mm on the standard deck, 3,800 mm for the 5.6 metre platform. Front axle 2.85 tons, rear axle 6 tons at 4.33 ratio. Tires 8.25R16, six plus one spare. Air brakes with ABS and a spring park brake. 24 volt electrics. Overall dimensions 5,995 x 2,300 x 2,450 mm with a curb weight of 3,800 kg. Top speed 98 km/h, approach and departure angles 20 and 16 degrees.
Configuration cross-check:
Item | 141HP short deck | 141HP long deck | 156HP long deck |
Chassis | Foton Aumark S | Foton Aumark S | Foton Aumark S |
Displacement | 3.76 L | 3.76 L | 3.76 L |
Power | 141 HP / 105 kW | 141 HP / 105 kW | 156 HP / 115 kW |
Torque | 450 N.m | 450 N.m | 500 N.m |
Gearbox | ZF 6S558, 6F + 1R | ZF 6S558, 6F + 1R | ZF 6-speed |
Wheelbase | 3,360 mm | 3,800 mm | 3,800 mm |
Platform | 4,200 x 2,300 mm | 5,600 x 2,330 mm | 5,600 x 2,330 mm |
Deck capacity | 3,000 kg | 4,000 kg | 4,000 kg |
Underlift | 2,000 kg | 3,000 kg | 3,000 kg |
GVW | 4,495 kg | 8,275 kg | 8,275 kg |
Typical use | city parking removal | highway and dealer work | long haul, heavier cars |
Deck length is one of the main factors to consider when selecting a rollback tow truck configuration.
The 4.2m platform is suitable for sedans and small vans, with a total GVW under 4,495 kg.In many markets, that means you only need a standard car licence to drive it, no heavy truck licence required.
The 5.6m deck is suitable for pickups, minibuses and 1-ton vans, with the GVW increasing to 8,275 kg.
The appropriate deck length should be selected according to the types and weights of vehicles typically handled.
Our Services
Customization : deck length 4,200, 5,200 or 5,600 mm; deck capacity 3, 4 or 5 tons; underlift 2, 2.5 or 3 tons; winch 4 or 5 tons; hydraulic tail plate standard or extended; underlift wheel brackets for cars, vans or light trucks; Italian or Chinese hydraulic valves; dual-side linkage control or joystick panel with gauges; LHD or RHD; LED strobe bar with siren and loud hailer; rear work lights; stainless or carbon steel toolbox; body colour and your logo on the doors, deck sides and headboard. Every line is written into the PI before the chassis is booked.
Packaging & logistics : lead time 30 to 45 working days from the 30 percent deposit. MOQ is one unit and a single truck is a normal order here. Nude packing with full anti-rust wax on the deck, chassis and hydraulic rams before loading, with the loose equipment crated separately. We ship RORO from Shanghai or Qingdao, or break bulk and 40-foot flat rack if that prices better into your port. CIF and DAP quotes are routine, and for landlocked buyers we handle the rail or road leg as well.
Quality & certification : the plant holds ISO 9001 and the chassis carries CCC, with the Foton factory warranty behind the Aumark S driveline. Every wrecker runs a hydraulic pressure hold test at 1.5 times working pressure, a winch pull test to rated load, a full tilt and slide cycle under load, an underlift raise and extend check, an air brake and steering inspection, and an underbody leak check before release. Documents that ship with the vehicle: COC, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, English operation manual and a spare parts list. The truck arrives ready to work, with the tie-down straps, L-type tire stoppers, auxiliary dolly wheels and toolbox on board.
Applications
Highway and roadside assistance : The Foton Aumark flatbed tow truck can be used for clearing breakdowns and light accident vehicles on urban and regional routes.
City parking enforcement : removing illegally parked and abandoned vehicles without using a hook and chain, helping reduce the risk of vehicle damage during transport.
Car dealerships and auctions : moving non-running trade-ins, auction buys and showroom stock between sites on one truck, often two at a time.
Insurance and fleet recovery : contracted recovery for leasing companies, rental fleets and logistics operators who want their own first-response unit rather than a third-party callout.
Auto repair workshops : The rollback tow truck can collect customer vehicles from homes or roadside locations and transport them directly to the repair workshop.
Product Line
Four builds cover most export demand. The 4.2 metre deck at 141 HP on a 4,495 kg GVW is the city unit, priced to stay under a car licence in markets where that matters.The 5.6 metre 141 HP configuration is suitable for highway recovery, insurance fleets and professional towing operations. The 156 HP long deck adds torque for markets with long gradients and heavier casualty vehicles. Above that sits the Aumark S5 with a 185 or 210 HP Cummins, a 4.5 ton front and 8 ton rear axle on a 5,750 mm wheelbase, for buyers towing one-ton pickups and minibuses all day.
Emission level is the second choice. Euro 3 remains the standard export spec for most of Africa and the Middle East, Euro 4 and Euro 5 for markets with an inspection regime at registration. LHD is standard from the factory and RHD conversion suits Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Not sure which build fits your routes? Send the heaviest vehicle you expect to recover, the daily call volume and a photo of the streets you work, and we will spec the deck and the underlift for you.
Our Advantage
1.Competitive Factory Price and Excellent Quality
2.More than 20 years' experience as original manufacturer
3.Products Quality Certification SGS CCC ISO TUV
4.Perfect after-sale service
5.Customized products are available as per clients' requirements
6.Export to more than 60 countries and regions
Warranty
1. One year quality guarantee for three key parts axles, engine, transmission or within 50000km, which comes the first.
2. Other spare parts could be supplied by OEM at factory cost prices.
3. Regularly follow up to know the vehicle's working status.
4. Free technical support during the whole life cycle of the truck and trailers (say 10 years);
5.Special service team with technial engineers are ready if any quality complains, will respond in 24 hours with feedback and solution.
Flexible Payment Term:
1.100% TT
2. 30% TT in advance,70% before shipment
3. TT in advance, balance in LC
Delivery time:
30-40 working days after receipt of advance deposit
Packing and Shipping:
Nude and wax, shipped in container ship, bulk vessel, flat deck or RO-RO ship
(1)Wax:
Do wax spray process to against the trailer body suffer seawater corrosion during shipping
(2)Package:
Stable fixing with steel wire,to protect the trailer during shipping
(3)Shipping:
Reliable logistic service from famous freight supplier makes transport process safely and promptly