Choosing a tow truck

Organizations offering services tow truck in Lviv quite a lot, and it is very important not to accidentally run into a bad service. In this case, the nerves, time and lost money are provided to you!

 

What else besides cost should you pay attention to when calling a tow truck?

 

Gear box. If your vehicle has a manual transmission and the defect is not related to wheel lockup, then a partial load tow truck will come in handy. It is a very simple device to use. During transportation, only the front part of the body is attached. It is mainly used in the evacuation of large trucks, specialized vehicles and buses. Advantages: simple design, low cost, the ability to pull heavy vehicles, with a fairly low carrying capacity of the tug. Disadvantages: not suitable for cars with automatic transmission, there is a high probability of damaging the transport during transportation, loading is available only from one side.

 

If the switching box is automatic, then a tow truck with a broken stationary platform is needed. Loading occurs on a retractable mechanism with a winch. Pros: low cost, due to the simple design of the ramp and the lack of hydraulics. The result is reliability. Cons: loading is also only on one side. Not suitable for low ground clearance vehicles. Can only be used when the vehicle is running.

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Clearance and weight of the car. If you have a car with low ground clearance, then the higher methods will not work for you. You need a tow truck with a hydraulic sliding platform. From the name, everything immediately becomes clear. The platform moves out, forming a wide angle with the ground. It can be driven by any car, if its weight and size allow. The car drives onto the ramp with the help of a winch. Consider the weight of the machine. If the vehicle is large and heavy, then be sure to delve into the carrying capacity and size of the platform itself. Advantages: prevalence. Disadvantages: loading from only one part.

 

The amount of damage and the position of the car. When the door is locked, the ignition switch or the gearbox fails, and also if the car is in a ditch, or stands where it can only be reached from the side, a tow truck from the CMU is needed - a crane-manipulator installation. The platform system is not important in this case. It can be both stationary and movable. The car is placed on the platform with the help of a crane, which must have a special traverse so as not to damage the vehicle. We choose a tow truck with a manipulator. Pros: versatility, the ability to load from 3 sides. Cons: the highest price.

 

These simple guidelines will help you find the right solution.

 

Additional tip before you finish: don't rush to call a tugboat. Often, a breakdown can be repaired immediately at the scene of the accident, and then it is enough to call maintenance representatives. Our organization owns its technical department and forklift fleet. Our experts will help you make the right choice.

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