What is a tug? Types, applications, selection points and cost of services
Complete guide for drivers and car owners
Sudden car breakdown, accident or failure of vital car parts can happen anytime and anywhere. In such a situation, the most important device that can safely transport the car to the repair shop is a tow truck. This device plays an important role in transporting damaged, disabled or stuck cars, and its use must be completely standard and principled.
🚨 What is a tow truck?
A tow truck is a motorized vehicle or piece of equipment used to carry damaged, accident or disabled vehicles. Tow trucks are usually among the main equipment of car rescue companies, car carriers and road service organizations.
The main purpose of tow trucks is to transport the car safely without secondary damage.
🚚 All kinds of tow trucks
Tugs are divided into different categories based on their structure, carrying capacity and type of operation:
1. Mast tug (wheel puller)
It is one of the most common types of tugs. In this type:
- The two front or rear wheels of the car lift off the ground
- The remaining wheels move on the ground
Advantages:
- Reasonable price
- Can be used for light and normal cars
Disadvantages:
- In case of improper handling, the gearbox or car bumper may be damaged.
2. Flatbed tow truck (flatbed truck)
This type of tow truck is the best and safest way to transport a car.
- The car rests perfectly on a flat surface
- No wheels roll on the ground
Advantages:
- High safety
- Suitable for luxury, accident and damaged cars
- No pressure on wheels or gearbox
Disadvantages:
- Higher cost than wheeled towing
3. Towing crane
For cars stuck in difficult conditions, such as:
Used.
4. Chain tow or old
This type was mostly used in the past and caused damage to the car. It is less used nowadays.
🔧 Towing applications
Tugs are used in various cases:
- Transportation of vehicles with technical defects
- Transportation of accidental vehicles
- Transportation of vehicles without insurance or license plates
- Transportation of vehicles from city to city
- Transportation of vehicles for expertise or purchase and sale
- Helping vehicles stuck in difficult roads