What is the purpose of a tow truck?

Tow truck, also known as a tow truck or recovery truck, is an indispensable tool in road rescue and accident handling. Here are its main functions:

Dealing with Accident and faulty vehicle:

When occurs a traffic accident , wrecker tow truck can moving the damaged vehicle away from the accident scene quickly.

For breakdown vehicles, tow truck can safely tow them to the nearest repair point.

Also, some tow trucks are equipped with repair tools to perform basic vehicle repairs, which can restore traffic quickly.

Quick Road clearing and emergency rescue:

The wrecker tow truck can clear various obstacles (such as abandoned vehicles, fallen rocks, fallen trees, etc., ) on the road to ensure that the road is unobstructed, which help rescue teams and supplies can arrive in time.

Special Occasion Transportation and Law Enforcement:

The tow truck can transport some special vehicles, such as damaged racing cars or heavy machinery that requires special handling. It is also used to tow illegally parked or detained vehicles.

And in traffic accident investigations, tow trucks can help move accident vehicles to facilitate on-site investigations by investigators.

Dealing with Vehicle scrapping:

The wrecker tow truck tows the scrapped or old vehicle from its original location to a dismantling yard or recycling station for disposal.

Usually, the tow truck will equipped with a variety of towing and lifting tools，such as

Winches: Winches are one of the core equipment, which used to tow vehicles in various terrains and conditions. They have different pulling forces and rope lengths to suit different rescue needs.

Booms: A boom is a retractable arm used to lift and move heavy objects.

Hooks: Hooks are the key component that connects the rope and the towed object.

Tow Bars: Tow bars are used to connect the truck and the towed vehicle.

Pulleys and Rollers: These accessories can help change the direction of force, making the towing process smoother and reducing friction and damage.

Stabilizers and Support Legs: Stabilizers and Support Legs ensure the stability of the tow truck during lifting operations and prevent it from tipping over during lifting.

The equipment and tools enable the tow truck to complete road rescue and towing tasks efficiently and safely, while also protecting the safety of the operator and surrounding personnel.