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1 Manufacturer Index Index and & Showcases 8503 Hilltop Dr., Ooltewah, TN toll-free: 800/ phone: 423/ fax: 423/ website: West Market St., Mercer, PA toll-free: 800/ phone: 724/ fax: 724/ website: DETROIT WRECKER SALES Fitzpatrick Rd., Detroit, MI toll-free: 877/TOW-0030 fax: 313/ website: contact: Mike Farrell DUAL-TECH INC. 540 Industrial Dr., Bean Station, TN toll-free: 800/ phone: 865/ fax: 865/ website: contact: Jo Ann Roberts & MANUFACTURING INC East Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA toll-free: 800/ phone: 757/ fax: 757/ website: contact: Anthony Gentile or Angie Martindale HIDE-A-LIFT th St., Hull, IA toll-free: 800/ phone: 712/ fax: 712/ website: contact: Lee Bomgaars HOLMES 8503 Hilltop Dr., Ooltewah, TN toll-free: 800/ phone: 423/ fax: 423/ website: HY-TECH RECOVERY EQUIPMENT INC Reagan Dr., Ft. Worth, TX toll-free: 800/ phone: 817/ fax: 817/ website: contact: Tom Fox JERR-DAN CORPORATION Fountain Head Plaza Hagerstown, MD toll-free: 800/ phone: 717/ fax: 717/ website: KALYN SIEBERT L.P West Main, P.O. Box 1078, Gatesville, TX toll-free: 800/ phone: 254/ x235 fax: 254/ website: contact: Wes Chandler KILAR FABRICATION INC North Main, Hubbard, OH phone: 330/ fax: 330/ website: contact: Bill Kilar LANDOLL CORPORATION 1900 North St., Marysville, KS toll-free: 800/ phone: 785/ fax: 785/ website: contact: Jim Ladner LIFT N LOCK phone: 913/ Kevin@liftnlockllc.com website: LIFT AND TOW 7660 Molly Pitcher Hwy., Shippensburg, PA toll-free: 866/ phone: 717/ fax: 717/ liftandtow@yahoo.com website: contact: Cal Roth carriers 8,000-19,000 lb. deck capacity METRO TOW TRUCKS 2759 Lancaster Road Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1B 4V8 toll-free: 866/ phone: 613/ fax: 613/ sales@metrotowtrucks.com website: contact: Sam Wehbe MILLER INDUSTRIES 8503 Hilltop Dr., Ooltewah, TN toll-free: 800/ phone: 423/ fax: 423/ sales@millerind.com website: Rue Principale, St-Paul d Abbotsford Quebec, Canada J0E 1A0 phone: 450/ fax: 450/ info@nrc-industries.com website: contact: Stephan Pigeon TALBERT MANUFACTURING INC West State Rd., Rensselaer, IN phone: 219/ fax: 219/ gsmith@talbertmfg.com website: contact: Greg D. Smith VULCAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC Hilltop Dr., Ooltewah, TN toll-free: 800/ phone: 423/ fax: 800/ sales@millerind.com website: ZACKLIFT INTERNATIONAL INC East First St., Cle Elum, WA phone: 509/ fax: 509/ @zacklift.com website: contact: Karl Bardroff DETROIT WRECKER SALES Century has continued to lead the industry with its LCG carrier that provides both lower deck height and load angle. The LCG is available in both steel and aluminum with many different options such as the SST (solid sloped tail) that lowers the load angle an additional 3-1/2 degrees. Ease of loading and securing the load along with being able to transport taller loads and provide better stability on the road are a few of the advantages of the LCG. Call 800/ or visit Chevron offers a complete line of carriers available in both steel and aluminum. The popular Series 12 and 16 LCG models provide 5 to 7 lower deck height along with a lower load angle. For those extra hardto-load, low-clearance autos, the New Generation 2 LoadRite with its unique drop deck design lowers the load angle an additional 3 degrees. Call 800/ or visit Detroit Wrecker Sales is home of the Low-Loader, the lowest load angle of any American-built car carrier. 3-1/2 degree load angle. Visit us at check out our videos on You Tube or call 877/TOW SourceBook Section October 2012 towtimes.com 55

2 DUAL-TECH INC. carriers 8,000-19,000 lb. deck capacity How are we different? Dual-Tech honors a 2-year structural warranty on all lo-pro series carriers. Units available with 10k, 12k, 16k and 20k capacities with lengths from 19 6 to 26. Standard features include: low load angle, low deck height, dual flange bed locks, solid deck sheet, quad rail sub-frame, 1,152 square inches of nylatron wear pads and planetary winch. Dual-Tech is family owned and operated, priding themselves on building a quality product and providing personalized customer service. Visit us at or call 800/ today to have a unit customized for you. Now that you have tried the rest, try the best! The XLP-6 series is available with 21 & 22 steel and aluminum decks, including dual angle models. The XLP-6 features a low profile subframe that lowers the deck height above the frame rail and provides greatly improved load angles. A dual angle deck has a load angle as low as 7.5 degrees, while a conventional deck produces a load angle as low as 10.0 degrees. All XLP-6 models have a 12,000-lb. deck capacity and can be equipped with a 3,500-lb. wheel-lift. Call 800/ or visit The Dyna-Trak is a true 19 or 21 usable deck rated for 11,000 lbs. Several options are fold down, stationary or removable side rails and aluminum deck. Deck-mounted or chassis-mounted headboard. Standard with an L-arm 4,000-lb. wheellift but can be upgraded to a self-loader. All rollbacks feature independent dual hydraulic valve bodies connected with anodized steel tubes. No rods or linkage problems. Industry s only standard 3-year warranty with a purchasable 4- and 5-year warranty. Call 800/ or visit carriers 8,000-19,000 lb. deck capacity NRC builds and designs steel carriers ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 lbs., engineered to give you strength, performance and safety. Combined with the lower deck stabilizer grips, the NRC Roller Guide is an exclusive and easy-to-use piece of equipment that allows you to complete efficient and safe recoveries. As seen above, the 10,000-TB decks range from 18 to 21 in length, and can hold a capacity of 10,000 lbs. Call 450/ or visit carriers 20,000-25,000 lb. deck capacity Jerr-Dan 6-ton aluminum and steel carriers are exceptionally engineered, tough and reliable. With 12,000 lb. capacities, the decks are available in widths of 96 and 102 in deck lengths of 19, 20 and 21. All steel decks are constructed of 3/16 single sheet decking and aluminum decks are constructed of extruded floor planks. No-Lube slide pads and pivot joints on subframe drastically reduce maintenance costs over the life of the carrier Best-In-Class workmanship, paint finish and hose/harness tracking system VULCAN EQUIPMENT CO. INC. Vulcan offers a complete line of quality steel and aluminum carriers with the features and options to meet your transport needs. Vulcan s LCG (Low Center of Gravity) and the Vulcan Extreme Angle with a 6.5 degree load angle are two of the most popular models. Call 800/ or visit To solve your multi-use transportation needs, Century has introduced a complete line of 3- and 4- car carriers. Available with a steel or aluminum overthe-cab rack and longer bed lengths in sizes from 22 to 30 along with a wheel-lift or tow bar for the ideal multi-car hauler to fit your application. Call 800/ or visit millerind.com. Chevron s Series 20 aluminum 3- and 4-car carriers feature a unique 4 extruded double-boxed floor system with integral crossmembers every 2-3/4 to prevent torsion and bending within the body that can cause fatigue and cracking at the welds. Bed lengths are available from 19 to 30. Cab carrier comes standard with a 9,000-lb. planetary winch. Optional air free spool is available for all winches. Call 800/ or visit Jerr-Dan s multi-car aluminum carrier provides the strength of steel while giving you the corrosion resistance and weight savings of aluminum (saves 1,000 lb. compared to other multi-car carriers). Our aluminum multi-car carriers are available with a steel main deck (up to 30 ) and a 14 upper deck Deck width of 96 Fixed polished aluminum rails No-Lube slide pads and pivot joints on subframe drastically reduce maintenance costs over the life of the carrier. Call 800/ or visit 56 towtimes.com October 2012 SourceBook Section

3 carriers 20,000-25,000 lb. deck capacity carriers heavy-duty industrial NRC builds and designs steel carriers ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 lbs. engineered to give you strength, performance and safety. Combined with the lower deck stabilizer grips, the NRC Roller Guide is an exclusive and easy-to-use piece of equipment that allows you to complete efficient and safe recoveries. As seen above, the 20,000-TB decks range from 20 to 30 in length, and can hold a capacity of 20,000 lbs. To handle your toughest loads you need the LCG (Low Center of Gravity) carrier from Miller Industries. With a 6 to 8 lower deck height than conventional carriers, the LCG allows you to transport taller loads. The low deck height also allows you to secure most loads from the ground and provides better stability. For a new LCG industrial or a conventional industrial carrier with 20,000- to 40,000-lb. capacities, call 800/ or visit millerind.com. carriers heavy-duty industrial The ultimate in versatility, reliability and performance, Jerr-Dan s steel transporter industrial carriers are built to take on your most demanding jobs. Get the most out of your carrier with Jerr-Dan. Four models available: 6, 7.5, 10 and 15-ton capacities Deck lengths from 19 through 30 Deck widths of 96 and 102 5/4 apitong wood deck material No- Lube slide pads and pivot joints on subframe drastically reduce maintenance costs over the life of the carrier. NRC builds and designs steel carriers ranging from 10,000 to 40,000-lbs. engineered to give you strength, performance and safety. Combined with the lower deck stabilizer grips, the NRC Roller Guide is an exclusive and easy-to-use piece of equipment that allows you to complete efficient and safe recoveries. As seen above, the 40,000-TB decks range from 24 to 30 in length, and can hold a capacity of 40,000-lbs. rotators Chevron s optional heavy-duty underlift for the Series 40 industrial carrier operates in conjunction with the stabilizer and features a 10,000-lb. extended lift rating at 75 of reach plus a tow rating of 30,000 lbs. Optional underlift accessories include 3 frame forks, 4 frame forks, frame fork holders, elevated fork holders, pintle hitch attachment, spring shackle adapters and 4,000-lb. car L-arms. A convenient optional attachment holder can be installed behind the toolbox, plus an optional frame mount pintle hitch attachment holder is also available. Call 800/ or visit rotators /CHALLENGER Century leads the industry in rotator production offering capacities from 30 to 75 tons. Designed to provide you with superior recovery capabilities along with versatility to handle your towing requirements. Century offers you many choices including the 1140 with the RXP option (as shown above) or the dual H beam stabilizers on the 1075S. Call 800/ or visit Jerr-Dan s HDR ton rotator line is the most innovative, superior and highest performing unit available in the market today. Jerr-Dan s unique and innovative Torsion Box Frame design reduces frame flexing, increasing side recovery capability Scissor style outriggers with 26 of vertical travel allow the unit to be leveled when positioned on a 7-degree pitch Scissor style outriggers eliminate the problem of road crown without the use of cribbing 41 recovery boom fabricated from high strength steel in a four plate design. NRC's Slider rotators are built to accommodate incident management needs. Our sliding system gives you the largest possible working area, helping keep you and your drivers safer. NRC equipment is known to have one of the strongest boom capacities in the industry, with more stability, control and efficiency. Our 4050CSR has a boom capacity of 100,000 lbs. retracted and 30,000 lbs. extended. NRC s 5065CSR offers even more capacity with the same great sliding rotator features as the 4050CSR. Need a workhorse? NCR's 5065CSR has a boom capacity of 130,000 lbs. retracted and 45,000 lbs. extended. Call 450/ or visit SourceBook Section October 2012 towtimes.com 57

4 rotators self-loaders When it's heavy and needs to be moved or recovered, count on NRC's strongest and toughest sliding rotator, the 60/80SR. With a boom capacity of 160,000-lbs. retracted and 50,000-lbs. extended. Dynamic wrote the book on autoloaders. For almost three decades, Dynamic has produced the very best autoloader. This 701 unit is a must for towers looking to get the job done quicker and safer. Standard equipment includes aluminum rock guards, tire spacer blocks and inside controls. Many options available. Choose the Lightning or Classic body. Offers a robust 5,000-lb. wheel-lift. Need a full 90-degree hook up? Here s your best-in-class autoloader. Industry s only standard 3-year warranty with a purchasable 4- and 5-year warranty. Call 800/ or visit HOLMES The Century Express line of auto loaders is designed for the professional tower with options that include single or dual winches, hydraulic extendable recovery boom, outside manual controls, inside wheel-lift controller and your choice of steel, aluminum or composite modular body. Call 800/ or visit self-loaders This unit has it all with factory standard twin 8,000- lb. winches or upgrade to twin 10,000-lb. winches. A 10,000-lb. recovery boom and a 5,000-lb. selfloading wheel-lift. It even has optional frame forks. Nobody else has one like this. This unit is for the serious tower who does it all. This is by far a bestin-class with ability that others don t offer. Industry s only standard 3-year warranty with a purchasable 4- and 5-year warranty. Call 800/ or visit self-loaders Chevron s Renegade distances itself from other auto loaders with the unique AutoGrip crossbar that allows you to grab the tire with the adjustable claws. This makes it ideal when lifting vehicles with flat or smaller size tires. The Renegade also features a hydraulic recovery boom and is now available with the standard steel body or a stylish aluminum modular body. Call 800/ or visit Integrating more than just the selfloading wheel-lift, the team at Dynamic Towing Equipment has designed the Fusion to provide seamless organization of accessory items. It was carefully designed with stateof-the-art virtual prototyping to waste no space, while providing maximum visibility from the tower s line of sight. The top-loading oversized toolbox offers plenty of conventional storage. It features a 5,500-lb. wheellift capacity at 80 of wheel-lift extension, 25 degrees of negative tilt and increased hook-up visibility. With a host of break-the-mold features and multiple patents pending, Dynamic has created the next evolution in light-duty wrecker design. Call 800/ or visit Holmes has built a reputation for providing quality towing equipment the industry can depend on. The Holmes 440-SL is a hydraulic autoload system with a 4,000-lb. lift capacity and 8,000-lb. planetary winch that continues the Holmes tradition. The steel modular body is adjustable up to 94 wide with two spacious tool compartments. Call 800/ or visit millerind.com. 58 towtimes.com October 2012 SourceBook Section Jerr-Dan s MPL series offers smart design and unrelenting performance. Modular aluminum body Negative Tilt Feature on the wheel-lift is perfect for vehicles in parking ramps 4-1/2 high hydraulic crossbar with 4,000 lb. capacity assures clearance for even the lowest profile vehicles Jerr-Dan s patented Underlift Level Stop Assist System gets you set up quickly Jerr-Dan s patented LOCKLINK mechanism locks wheel retaining arms in the full tire engaged position Deck top is clear and offers more space for storage Headboard provides great visibility Hydraulic valve is positioned for easier servicing. Call 800/ or visit Get practical with the MPL-NGS by Jerr-Dan and get the performance you need at the value you want. Steel body Negative Tilt Feature on the wheel-lift is perfect for repossessing vehicles in parking ramps 4-1/2 high hydraulic crossbar with 4,000 lb. capacity assures clearance for even the lowest profile vehicles Jerr-Dan s patented Underlift Level Stop Assist System gets you set up quickly Jerr-Dan s patented LOCKLINK mechanism locks wheel retaining arms in the full tire engaged position Deck top is clear and offers more space for storage Headboard provides great visibility Hydraulic valve is positioned for easier servicing. Call 800/ or visit

5 self-loaders VULCAN EQUIPMENT CO. INC. service vehicles New Jerr-Dan s MPL40 wrecker gives you the flexibility to tow more and be more productive than you ever thought possible. Modular aluminum body Negative Tilt Feature on the wheel-lift perfect for vehicles in parking ramps Extendable 16,000- lb. wrecker boom Choice of three wheel grid packages: Hydraulic Self-Loader, Manual T37 Pivoting L-Arm and Manual L-Arm Single and dual winch options in both worm and planetary winches Jerr-Dan s patented Underlift Level Stop Assist System gets you set up quickly. Call 800/ or visit service vehicles MILLER INDUSTRIES The new Miller Towing Service Vehicle (T.S.V.) features an aluminum modular designed body to haul up to 36 batteries, an electric air compressor and most of the necessary equipment and tools you need for road service calls. If the auto needs a tow, the Miller T.S.V. is also equipped with a Holmes 220 Snatcher to bring the disabled auto home. The unit is also available without the wrecker as a service body to be mounted on a lighter GVW truck. Call 800/ or visit The Vulcan 810 Intruder with power tilt provides the operator with both performance and ease of operation. Limiter switches stop both the boom and tilt functions at preset heights for quicker hook-ups. The low profile boom provides great rear visibility for hook-ups. The Intruder is available with aluminum, steel or the totally-redesigned composite modular body. Call 800/ or visit /VULCAN EQUIP. CO. INC. SP850 XP hydraulic pivoting stiff legs are available on the Century 7035 or 9055 and Vulcan V-70 or V This option provides the operator with two 35,000-lb. hydraulic winches on the pivoting stiff legs along with the standard winches on the boom. The SP850 XP is ideal for tough sidepull recoveries on narrow roads or where you can t block lanes of traffic. Call 800/ or visit side recovery systems side recovery systems Dynamic has a newly-designed service vehicle for auto club work, repair shops, auto repair garages, municipal and highway assist programs. This versatile service vehicle not only has storage for batteries, floor jacks and emergency repair equipment, but it also is equipped with an optional Dynamic Stealth wheel-lift. Call 800/ or visit DUAL-TECH INC. Looking for versatility, take a look at this feature our Side-Puller, patent pending, offers a dual-winch design to provide a safer, more versatile siderecovery system. It is available in 9K, 10K, and 12K capacities, available with a carrier or wrecker. Designed for chassis rated at least 24K GVW, with or without air brakes. This new design allows the operator to perform recovery work from either side without having to climb on and off the unit to constantly adjust the direction of the pull. This valuable feature includes a wireless remote for the dual winches, manual free spool, optional air release, 3/8 X 85 wire ropes, hydraulic stiff legs with flat pad and fold down spade, adjustable pylon and eight tie back points. Visit our website at or call 800/ for more details. MILLER INDUSTRIES The T-180 is a versatile car carrier that can be used as a conventional rollback with a load capacity of 11,000 lbs. or a recovery vehicle. This product has the ability to rotate a 10,000-lb. load 180 degrees making it ideal for recovery in any environment. This unit s ability eliminates the need for additional equipment when doing recovery. There is no end to the different applications due to the rotating ability. If you ever work in limited space, this is the perfect unit. Industry s only 3-year warranty with a purchasable 4- and 5- year warranty. Call 800/ or visit The Jerr-Dan SRS-8 and SRS-10 offer product versatility by adding unparalleled recovery capability to any unit. The SRS system is available for wreckers and carriers. Strongest and most durable in its class 6x6 outer support tubes and 5x5 high strength stabilizer legs Pivoting recovery boom makes recovery from either side of the vehicle possible Independent, self-stowing flip down claw/spade allows for greater holding power. The SP8000 Side Puller allows your carrier to perform a wide variety of recovery operations. This unit mounts in front of your standard carrier bed and provides you with an additional 8,000-lb. hydraulic planetary winch and hydraulic stiff legs. The removable sheave head allows you to winch on either side of your carrier. The Side Puller is also available with a 15,000- and a 20,000-lb. winch for larger carriers or medium-duty tow trucks. Call 800/ or visit SourceBook Section October 2012 towtimes.com 59

6 tow trucks light-duty DUAL-TECH INC. Century has introduced a totally-redesigned independent boom and wheel-lift modular towing and recovery unit with the field-proven Formula 1 or 6500 wheel-lift. Body options include composite, steel, aluminum or stainless with a fabricated 8-, 10- or 12-ton recovery boom. Call 800/ or visit tow trucks light-duty VULCAN EQUIPMENT CO. INC. With Vulcan s durable wheel-lift system and popular strapless wheel retainers, you now have more choices in body construction. The adjustable width modular body is available in stainless, carbon steel, aluminum or the popular composite with extra large tool compartments. The 8- and 10-ton recovery booms are fabricated of high-yield steel to provide more strength with less weight. Call 800/ or visit Dual-Tech offers a complete line of wreckers with a sleek innovative design. The distinctive, durable structure is guaranteed with a 2-year warranty on all units. Units are offered in 4k to 8k capacity with 94 wide aluminum side body, polished aluminum diamond deck centers, two side tool boxes, lower work lights and backup alarm. Units can be ordered with L-Arm wheel-lifts, tunnel boxes and rear stiff legs. Visit us at or call 800/ today to have a unit customized for you. The Century 3212 is a 16-ton integrated mediumduty unit designed to handle a wide range of vehicles from autos to straight trucks and city tractors. Features include an aluminum modular body, multiposition rear jacks and a fabricated recovery boom. The 3212 is also available with a low profile body and the SP side puller. Call 800/ or visit tow trucks medium-duty tow trucks medium-duty Jerr-Dan s HPL series standard duty independent wrecker performs beyond its name. This tough, rugged wrecker features surprising strength and unmatched mobility. Modular aluminum or fullywelded steel bodies Underlift 3,500 lb. (35 series) and 5,000 lb. (60 series) capacity at L-arms, seven function hydraulic operation, T-37 grids available Recovery booms from 8,000 24,000 lb. ratings Chevron s 1016 integrated medium-duty wrecker provides true versatility. The 1016 is designed for easily towing cars to mediumduty trucks, and features a 16- ton recovery boom with a 93 reach for increased recovery capability. Standard equipment includes dual 15,000-lb. planetary winches, air-free spool and spring assisted air tensioners. The underlift has an 87 reach and includes a variety of attachments. This lightweight, corrosion-resistant, aluminum, modular side wrecker will be one of your most versatile tools. Call 800/ or visit The 765 is the bigger brother of the 701 that handles it all but with even more beef. Nobody else has anything like this. The 765 offers a very capable 6,500-lb. fully-extended self-loading wheel-lift that can be outfitted with frame forks and is still rated at 6,500 lbs. The twin-line recovery boom is rated at 12 tons retracted and a remarkable 8 tons extended. 10,000-lb. winches are standard. Industry s only standard 3-year warranty with a purchasable 4- and 5-year warranty. Call 800/ or visit 60 towtimes.com October 2012 SourceBook Section Jerr-Dan s MDL 320/ ton integrated and independent wreckers offer more versatility than any product in this class. Low profile composite/aluminum body with class-a paint Fold-up underlift Dual 15,000-lb. winches Exclusive 7,500-lb. tire lift makes hook-ups to most vehicles safer, fast and easier 5,000-lb. low profile wheel grids tackle those difficult exotic cars with ease Fold-down spades offer superior anchoring for the most difficult winch pulls. Call 800/ or visit Jerr-Dan s MDL 320/ ton PolyBody contains and manages more tools and equipment than any other body in its class, while remaining corrosion free. Double the space of the original composite body Innovative tool management systems LED interior lighting for high visibility Superior roll up doors for enhanced driver safety. Call 800/ or visit

7 tow trucks medium-duty VULCAN EQUIPMENT CO. INC. tow trucks heavy-duty Vulcan leads the way in innovation with the V ton medium-duty towing and recovery unit. The versatile V-30 is available with the new composite body, or your choice of the spacious 120 CA aluminum or the low profile VX body. Hydraulic rear jacks and dual 15,000-lb. planetary winches make the V-30 ideal for both towing and recovery. Call 800/ or visit Sleek, lightweight and very heavy-duty, Jerr-Dan s HDL 600/ ton integrated wrecker handles exceptionally heavy loads. With an effective reach of nearly 10, the integrated underlift provides negative and positive tilt Isolator mounted composite/aluminum body with class-a paint Single, tandem or tri-axle configurations 60,000-lb. two-stage boom with dual 25,000-lb. planetary winches and 200 of 5/8 cable Optional 35,000-lb. planetary winch with 5/8 x 250 or 3/4 x 200 cable 35,000-lb. underlift with 114 reach standard with optional 123 reach underlift for wheelbases over 300 Jerr-Dan s 14,000-lb. heavyduty tire lift available. Call 800/ or visit More choices, more options from 20 to 50 tons in capacity, Century has led the industry with its complete line of towing and recovery units including the popular 4024, 5130, 5230, 7035 and The weight-forward design provides for greater payloads when towing while the fabricated recovery boom and diagonal rear spades make it ideal for your tough recoveries. Call 800/ or visit tow trucks heavy-duty Tackle heavy duty recovery work with Jerr-Dan s HDL 700/ ton integrated and independent wreckers.three-stage underlift provides maximum flexibility Isolator mounted composite/aluminum body with class-a paint finish Tandem or tri-axle body configurations 70,000-lb. two-stage wrecker boom with dual 25,000-lb. planetary winches and 200 of cable. Optional 35,000-lb. planetary winch with 5/8 x 250 or 3/4 x 200 cable 35,000-lb. underlift standard with optional 30,000-lb. coach underlift offering 141 reach available Jerr-Dan s 14,000-lb. heavy-duty tire lift available. Call 800/ or visit tow trucks heavy-duty Jerr-Dan s HDL 500/ ton wrecker is the future of towing and recovery. Cut downtime and lost profits with a heavy-duty wrecker at a medium-duty price. Isolator mounted composite/aluminum body with class-a paint Single, tandem, or tri-axle body configurations 50,000-lb. two-stage wrecker boom with dual 25,000-lb. planetary winches and 200 of 5/8 diameter cable A 28,000-lb. underlift with 114 reach standard with an optional 123 -reach underlift for wheelbases over 300 Jerr-Dan s 14,000-lb. heavyduty tire lift available. Call 800/ or visit 35 tons of boom capacity and the longest available underlift reach in the industry. Jerr-Dan s HDL 700/ ton independent HDUL wrecker delivers power and capacity along with quality technology and reliability Isolator mounted composite/aluminum body with class-a paint Tandem or tri-axle body configurations Recovery boom: 70,000-lb. two-stage with dual 25,000-lb. planetary winches and 200 of cable per winch Independent underlifts available: 530 underlift with 53,000-lb. retracted and 17,000-lb. extended at 141 ; 565 underlift with 48,000-lb. retracted and 17,600-lb. extended at 181 Optional 35,000-lb. planetary drag winch with 5/8 x 250 or 3/4 x 200 cable available. With Jerr-Dan s HDUL 350 & 530 retriever, get the towing capability and quality of Jerr-Dan s 35- or 50-ton wrecker while maximizing available payload. Isolator mounted composite/aluminum body with class-a paint Single and tandem body configurations for the HDUL 350, tandem and tri-axle for the HDUL 530 The HDUL 350 and HDUL 530 offer a range of optional underlifts Planetary drag winch options available Jerr-Dan s 14,000-lb. heavy-duty tire lift available for the HDUL 350, 25,000-lb. tire lift for the HDUL 530. Get maximum flexibility with Jerr-Dan s HDL 1000/ ton wrecker. Custom design to meet your specifications. Corrosion-resistant body is shock-mounted to reduce body stress and molded panels can be individually field-replaced Isolator mounted composite/aluminum body with class-a paint Tandem or tri-axle bodies 100,000-lb. two- or three-stage booms with dual 50,000-lb. planetary winches and 250 of cable per winch Underlift reaches from 141 to 181 with available 25,000-lb. super heavy-duty tire lift. The HDL 1000/530 independent offers an optional 35,000-lb. planetary drag winch with 5/8 x 250 or 3/4 x 200 cable. The Jerr-Dan HDL 1200/ ton independent wrecker offers you confidence to lift the heaviest loads and reach the furthest overhangs.custom design a wrecker to meet your specifications. Isolator mounted composite/aluminum body with class-a paint Tandem or tri-axle bodies 120,000-lb. two-stage boom with dual 50,000-lb. planetary winches and 250 of cable per winch Independent underlifts available: the 530 underlift with 53,000-lbs. retracted and 17,000-lbs. extended at 141 ; the 565 underlift with 56,500-lbs. retracted and 17,600-lbs. extended at 181, available with the Jerr-Dan 25,000-lb. super heavy-duty tire lift. SourceBook Section October 2012 towtimes.com 61

8 tow trucks heavy-duty NRC Industries manufactures a full line of heavy-duty wreckers ranging from 15- to 60-ton lifting capacity. The sliding system, available in 20- to 60-ton versions, increases reach capacity and allows you to work more safely with a higher level of performance. As seen above, the 30CS is the first in its category to be comprised of a 100 percent composite body stronger than steel and able to lift up to 30 tons. NRC Industries manufactures a full line of heavy-duty wreckers ranging from 15- to 60-ton lifting capacity. The sliding system, available in 20- to 60-ton versions, increases reach capacity and allows you to work more safely with a higher level of performance. As seen above, the 60CS is the first in its category to be comprised of a 100 percent composite body stronger than steel and able to lift up to 60 tons. LANDOLL CORP. tow trucks heavy-duty NRC Industries manufactures a full line of heavyduty wreckers ranging from 15- to 60-ton lifting capacity. The sliding system, available in 20- to 60- ton versions, increases reach capacity and allows you to work more safely with a higher level of performance. As seen above, the 40CS is the first in its category to be comprised of a 100 percent composite body stronger than steel and able to lift up to 40 tons. Call 450/ or visit VULCAN EQUIPMENT CO. INC. Innovative, durable and brutally tough sums up what tow operators say about their Vulcan Heavy Duty V- 70 and V-100 towing and recovery units. Available with an aluminum modular body or Polybilt body that provides durability along with additional rust and corrosion resistance. Call 800/ or visit lowboys car haulers LANDOLL CORP. NRC Industries manufactures a full line of heavy-duty wreckers ranging from 15- to 60-ton lifting capacity. The sliding system, available in 20- to 60-ton versions, increases reach capacity and allows you to work more safely with a higher level of performance. As seen above, the 50CS is the first in its category to be comprised of a 100 percent composite body stronger than steel and able to lift up to 50 tons. lowboys car haulers LANDOLL CORP. Landoll s new tandem axle 40-ton capacity trailer, the Model 440, includes a centralized grease system, Grote LED lighting package, powder coat zinc-rich primer and powder paint on the entire frame, all as standard equipment. All models will be equipped with an all-new hi-visibility reflective decal package that adds safety while working at night. Call 800/ or visit LANDOLL CORP. Landoll s new triple-axle increased-capacity 55-ton traveling axle trailer, the Model 455, includes a centralized grease system, powder coat zinc-rich primer and powder paint on the entire frame, all as standard equipment. All models will be equipped with an all-new hi-visibility reflective decal package that adds safety while working at night. Call 800/ or visit Landoll has designed a new heavy haul, detachable lowboy the 800 Series. Available in either 35-or 55-ton with two, three or four axles, the 800 is a hydraulic, non-ground bearing detachable and has loaded deck heights down to 17-3/4 and deck lengths up to 32. Standard features: adjustable ride height, powder paint. Call 800/ or visit Landoll s 30,000-lb. Loadall III has low load angle to 12 degrees and is available in lengths of 22, 24, 26 and 28. A 1-3/8 apitong wood deck with 12 crossmember spacing is standard. An optional independent wheel-lift or towbar with 5,000-lbs. lifting capacity and 10,000 lbs. towing capacity is optional. Powder coat paint is the finish over entire body and frame. Call 800/ or visit 62 towtimes.com October 2012 SourceBook Section

9 lowboys car haulers TALBERT MANUFACTURING INC. HOLMES underlifts Talbert s traveling axle (TA) trailer is designed for loading low profile equipment. Axles glide forward to allow the deck to tilt from 6 to 8 degrees for easy loading. Talbert also offers hydraulic folding tail (HT) trailers complete with 15,000-lb. hydraulic wireless remote control winch, 17.5 tires and air ride suspensions. Both TA and HT models are available in tandem-axle, 35-ton capacity and tri-axle, 50-ton capacity. Full custom trailers with many options can also be provided. Contact Talbert at 800/ , via Sales@TalbertMfg.com or visit The Quickswap with Tag axle is synonymous with savings, extra payload and increased towing capacity. You no longer need to buy expensive towing & recovery equipment when all you mainly need is a truck for towing the Quickswap with Tag axle does it for you at a fraction of the cost. The Quick Swap with Tag axle is available with four different sizes of UnderLift. Call 450/ or visit The Holmes D.T.U. (Detachable Towing Unit) is designed to secure to your truck using a front lockdown plate and your 5th wheel plate. The power is provided by an optional wet line kit with quick connects allowing the unit to be removed or installed in a matter of minutes. Multi-functional for both towing or pulling trailers. Call 800/ or visit underlifts ZACKLIFT INTERNATIONAL INC. Zacklift offers five ratings and reaches in the industry s only full line of add-on underlifts. Ratings to 40,000 lbs. and reaches to 147, in both the Permanent Mounts and the removable FIFTHWHEELERs. Zacklift guarantees the highest level of quality and the most payload at the scales of any equipment of its kind. Call 509/ , @zacklift.com or visit wheel-lifts (add-on) The Quickswap is synonymous with savings and getting the most for your money from your equipment. You no longer need to buy expensive towing & recovery equipment when all you mainly need is a truck for towing the Quickswap does it for you at a fraction of the cost. The Quick Swap is available with four different sizes of Underlift. Call 450/ or visit ZACKLIFT INTERNATIONAL INC. Road ready and delivered to your door, the FIFTHWHEELER by Zacklift is the industry s only factory-engineered total package available with recovery legs, winch, custom toolboxes with lights, air and trailer hook-up. Mounts quickly and easily on one truck or multiple trucks. Major U.S. fleet operation reports never having an overweight ticket with their FIFTHWHEELERS, even piggybacking. Powerfully long choices to 147. Call 509/ or visit Here is the slide-in unit that s built by the same craftsmen who created this concept almost three decades ago. It has a 3,500-lb. wheel-lift with a 7,500-lb. tow capacity. Easy bolt-in installation with standard electric-over-hydraulic pump or optional clutch pump. Two-year warranty. Call 800/ or visit The perfect storage lot organizer. Our autoloader fork The Stealth unit is an ideal addition to your fleet for lift attachment will move all of your impounded light-duty towing. Standard 3,500-lb. or optional vehicles quickly and damage free. Perfect for auto 5,000-lb. self-loading wheel-lift. This is a fullyhydraulic self-loader. It s also perfect for those dual impound yards and shipping terminals. Works on auctions, dealerships, repair shops, salvage yards, wheel pickups. The Stealth lies flat on the ground for bobcats also. Don t want anyone in your yard? Use those low-clearance hook-ups. Need to go unnoticed? this unit to bring all of your impoundments out the The Stealth is definitely for you. Three-year warranty. gate. Vehicles in a confined space? Here is the Call 800/ or visit answer. This unit uses all existing forklift hydraulics. Once adapted, it takes minutes to remove or install. Call 800/ or visit SourceBook Section October 2012 towtimes.com 63

10 /Distributor Index /DISTRIBUTORS wheel-lifts (add-on) HIDE-A-LIFT Cobra by Hide-A-Lift is a heavy-duty slide-in wheellift that has a built-in frame stiffener. Also, with its unique quick removal system, the complete unit can be removed in approximately 30 minutes or less leaving the bed of the truck open. The 8-function system is controlled from the cab of the truck for ease in the repo business. The double pump increases the speed and power of the lift and provides for 4,000-lb. lift capacity and towing. Call 800/ or visit HOLMES The Holmes 220 Snatcher is powered by an electric/hydraulic pump system and easily mounts in the back of a 3/4- or 1-ton pickup. All functions of the boom and hydraulic self-loading wheel-lift system can be done from the safety and convenience of the cab, including hooking up to a vehicle at a 90-degree angle. Call 800/ or visit millerind.com. HY-TECH RECOVERY EQUIP. INC. This is the original Sneeker. Beware of inferior copies. This fullyhydraulic wheel-lift extends from an undetectable position, under a pickup truck bumper, to a full 72 reach. The HTL3500 lift features self-loading fork arms, a fully extended lift capacity of 3,500-lbs. and a 7,800-lb. towing capacity. The HTL4000 lift makes an ideal add-on wheel-lift for tow trucks because of its inclose/out-of-the-way fit. To see a full motion demonstration and all technical information, visit Factory direct discounts available. Call 800/ or visit ALABAMA ATLANTA WRECKER SALES INC. 340-A Maltbie St., Lawrenceville, GA toll-free: 800/ parts hotline: 800/ phone: 770/ fax: 770/ heath@atlantawrecker.com website: and contact: Heath Fassnacht sells: Jerr-Dan CALIFORNIA H.A.R. INC./WEST VALLEY WRECKER SALES 7217 Geyser Ave., Reseda, CA phone: 818/ fax: 818/ HARInc@aol.com website: sells: Dynamic Towing Equipment distributor SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TOW EQUIPMENT 1334 N. Knollwood Cir., Anaheim, CA toll-free: 800/ phone: 714/ fax: 714/ kmoda@towequipments.com website: contact: Kamy sells: Chevron, Holmes, Miller trailers. Specialize in sale, lease and finance of both new and used towing equipment and trailers. CONNECTICUT NEW ENGLAND TRUCKMASTER INC. RAY-JURGEN TOWING EQUIPMENT 16 Bernhard Rd., North Haven, CT toll-free: 800/ phone: 203/ fax: 203/ chris@netruckmaster.com website: or contact: Chris Lambiase sells: Century, Vulcan, Miller Industries, Chevron, Challenger, Champion, Eagle, Holmes, Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems and SP-8000 FLORIDA ATLANTA WRECKER SALES INC. 340-A Maltbie St., Lawrenceville, GA toll-free: 800/ parts hotline: 800/ phone: 770/ fax: 770/ heath@atlantawrecker.com website: and contact: Heath Fassnacht sells: Jerr-Dan CROUCH S WRECKER & EQUIPMENT SALES 751 Jet Stream Dr., Suite 104, Orlando, FL toll-free: 800/ phone: 407/ fax: 407/ sales@crouchtowtrucks.com website: sells: Full service Miller Industries distributor SALES SERVICE PARTS INSTALLATION Serving The Southeast Full Service Miller Industries Distributor FLORIDA WRECKER SALES 6301 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL phone: 813/ fax: 813/ sales@flwrecker.com website: contact: Ryan Cherry sells: New and used Jerr-Dan wreckers and carriers, towing equipment parts and accessories WRECKERS LTD W. State Rd. 84, Ft. Lauderdale, FL toll-free: 877/ fax: 305/ mmarion@wreckersltd.com website: contact: Michael Marion sells: Full Miller Industries line, International, UD Trucks GEORGIA ATLANTA WRECKER SALES INC. 340-A Maltbie St., Lawrenceville, GA toll-free: 800/ parts hotline: 800/ phone: 770/ fax: 770/ heath@atlantawrecker.com website: and contact: Heath Fassnacht sells: Jerr-Dan 64 towtimes.com October 2012 SourceBook Section