FOTON Flatbed Tow Truck, One Truck loading One Breakdown Vehicle and Towing One Truck or Car

Описание: FOTON Flatbed Tow Truck performing the specific and demanding task of loading one breakdown vehicle and towing one additional truck or car, a high-capacity recovery operation, often used by roadside assistance companies, vehicle impounds, or accident recovery services to clear multiple vehicles from a scene efficiently.

A Two-Vehicle Recovery Mission
This operation involves the FOTON tow truck acting as a primary recovery vehicle for two disabled vehicles:

Loaded on the Flatbed: A smaller breakdown vehicle (e.g., a pickup-based service truck or a small flatbed tow truck).
Towed from the Rear: A second truck or car, connected via the tow bar or a wheel-lift.
This is a complex maneuver that requires a powerful truck with a robust chassis and a well-trained operator.

Key Components of the FOTON Flatbed Tow Truck
1. The Chassis and Cab:

Model: Typically a heavy-duty FOTON model like the Aumark or Ollin series , with a high Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) to handle the combined weight.

2. The Flatbed / Recovery Bed:

Function: This is the main loading platform. It is a hydraulically operated tilting bed.
Key Features:
Tilting & Lowering: The entire bed can tilt down to the ground to form a ramp and then be raised back to a horizontal position.
Winch: A powerful electric or hydraulic winch, located at the front of the bed, is used to pull the disabled vehicle onto the flatbed.
Outriggers/Stabilizers: Hydraulic arms that extend from the sides of the truck to stabilize it during loading, preventing it from tipping over.

3. The Towing Apparatus (for the second vehicle):
Wheel-Lift: A hydraulically operated hoist that fits under the wheels of the vehicle to be towed. It's versatile and commonly used for this secondary towing task.
Tow Bar (Pintle Hook): A heavy-duty hook at the rear of the tow truck for connecting to a vehicle's tow ring or a dolly.
Step-by-Step Operational Workflow
This is a skilled two-part process. The first vehicle is always loaded onto the flatbed , and the second vehicle is then hooked up for towing.

Part 1: Loading the Breakdown Vehicle onto the Flatbed
Positioning & Stabilization:
The FOTON tow truck parks on a firm, level surface.
The operator extends the outriggers to stabilize the truck, creating a solid base.
Preparing the Bed:
The operator uses hydraulic controls (usually from a panel on the side of the truck or a remote) to tilt the flatbed down until it touches the ground, creating a ramp.
Winching the Vehicle On:
The operator connects the winch cable to the frame or tow hooks of the breakdown vehicle.
The winch is engaged, steadily pulling the breakdown vehicle up the ramp and onto the flatbed.
The vehicle is winched into the correct position, centered on the bed.
Securing the Load:
The bed is hydraulically returned to its horizontal, locked position.
The breakdown vehicle is securely fastened using heavy-duty straps or chains over its tires, connecting to tie-down points on the flatbed.
Part 2: Hooking Up the Second Truck/Car for Towing
Preparing the Second Vehicle:
The operator positions the FOTON truck to allow access to the front or rear of the second vehicle.
If the vehicle is front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the operator may need to use a dolly for the non-lifted wheels to avoid damaging the drivetrain.
Connection:
Using the Wheel-Lift: The operator maneuvers the wheel-lift under the front or rear wheels of the vehicle and lifts it securely.
Safety Chains: Safety chains are crossed under the tow bar to catch the vehicle if the primary hitch fails.
Lighting: The towed vehicle's electrical system is connected to the tow truck's, so its brake lights and turn signals function.
Final Check:
The operator does a final check of all straps on the flatbed load and all connections on the towed vehicle.

The operator ensures the combined length and weight are within legal road limits.
Situation: A small tow truck (Vehicle A) breaks down while attempting to recover a sedan (Vehicle B) from a highway.
Solution: A larger FOTON Flatbed Tow Truck is dispatched.
It loads the broken-down small tow truck (Vehicle A) onto its flatbed.
It then hooks up the original sedan (Vehicle B) to its rear wheel-lift.
Result: Both disabled vehicles are cleared from the scene in a single trip, maximizing efficiency.

This configuration showcases the FOTON Flatbed Tow Truck as a powerful and indispensable tool for professional vehicle recovery services.

CLW Group, Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd is a manufacturer for special trucks and trailers, established in 2004. We have many successful cases for supporting towing services, Road recovery services, Emergency Rescue on the road for breakdown accident trucks, cars, buses etc.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Helen Jiang
Hubei Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd.
Factory: Chengli Automobile Industry Park,Suizhou, Hubei, China
Mobile: +86-135 5419 5719 (Whatsapp)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.clw-autos.com