Purchasing Tips for Synthetic Tow Truck Winch Lines

On tow trucks all over, high-performance synthetic winch lines are rapidly replacing their wire counterparts. It’s a change driven by efficiency and safety. Synthetics are lighter, easier to handle, and just as strong or stronger than the same diameter steel wire rope; yet if they do fray or part, they typically do not pose the same threat wire does of injury from razor-sharp kinks or violent snap-backs. If last year’s harsh polar vortex gave your wire winch line a beating, or worse, made it a safety hazard, you may want to check out your synthetic options.

When you do, be sure to visit Yalecordage.com to find a local certified distributor. They’ll help you determine the right synthetic fiber for your workload, budget, and climate. Environmental conditions and the primary weight, volume, and frequency of use largely determine the ideal fiber. Choose the best construction for your working environment. Rain, freezing temperatures, sand, wind, heat, and sun exposure all play in to the type of braid you need.

Align the strength of your rope with the capacity of your rig, typically five or more times the rated capacity of your rig.

Analyze your work practices to determine energy absorption needs, ascertained by studying a stress-strain curve of load vs. elongation. Understand the splicing requirements of your lines. Many of the newer synthetics have proprietary splicing techniques. Keep up-to-date on usage techniques to keep you safe out on the road. Most distributors offer ongoing training and technical support. Take them upon it.

www.yalecordage.com
(207) 282-3396

Winter is coming, and we all know that means JUMP START SEASON. Worldwide Equipment Sales knows your pain, and we have a powerful yet small answer to avoid lugging around that huge jump pack or dragging out those tangled cables just to add that extra boost your customer’s car needs to fire up. The POCKET JUMP STARTER is a super small yet powerful booster pack with 200 cold cranking amps, a USB port to charge your phone or computer on the road, along with a supplied cable with multiple ends to fit most uses. It also includes a short jumper cable set to help start vehicles, utv, snow machines, etc. The POCKET JUMP STARTER will fit in you glove box and it Lithium-ion battery technology will hold a chargefor a very long time and includes a nice flashlight feature to make this an all-in-one answer to nighttime jump starts. Worldwide Equipment Sales encourages you to check these items out as a major time and space saver. Visit Store.NewTowTrucks.com or call 815-725-4400 for the POCKET JUMP PACK and thousands of other parts and accessories.

The True Tilt 5th Wheel Quick-Tach is a heavy duty under lift that has the most extension, most retraction, more lift and the most lifting capacity of any lift on the market. It has a lift rating of 45,000 pounds retracted and 24,000 fully extended. It has a clear extension of 140” to the center
of the axle forks and nearly 160” to the center of the Heavy Duty Wheel forks when used. The unit will tilt the full rated load in the given positions.

The hydraulic hoses are all “hidden” in the unit, encased in a nylon tracking chain to keep them in place free from wear and tear. Our crossbar is made of a one piece solid steel casting made of 100,000 pound steel. The tongue it rotates in is also one piece cast steel (100,000 pound steel).

We have standard wireless radio built into the unit. The radio is a standard feature with a 6 function controller, which will control the lift for up-down; in-out; and tilt up-tilt down operation.

Our unit pricing includes either an electric/hydraulic pump or a valve pac to tie into your truck’s PTO pump; the 6 function wireless radio control plus a 25’ hard wired remote control; 4 sets of axle frame forks; the parking stands; and all necessary hardware to mount to a road tractor.

www.triplekindustries.com
800-624-2892
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The biggest problem is _________ . The most stress is caused by________ . The largest waste in a tow business is__________.

We know owners and managers are looking at how to improve their businesses, how to answer these questions. While all tow companies have these issues, some will live with them and some are going to fix them.

Tracker Management Systems, Inc. has spent over 28 years researching what the issues within a tow operation are and what the best solutions are.

We have helped thousands of owners, managers and employees run a smoother, more efficient and ultimately more profitable business.

One of our major focuses for the last two years has been to fine tune our Tracker Mobile application. Based on feedback and a clear understanding of ways to solve the issues a tow company – your tow company – has, we have developed superior solutions. A direct quote from one of our customer’s dispatchers is, “It [Tracker Mobile] really shortens the amount of time it takes to dispatch to our drivers, saving us radio time, which, in turns, saves us money.” And a quote from a driver, “TrackerMobile has simplified every aspect of communication between dispatch and operator. My job is more efficient, and unnecessary radio traffic asking questions about my next call have become a thing of the past. Everything is right at my fingertips.”

So, if you want to solve the big problems in your business, then you really owe it to yourself to look at and talk with the folks that just might be able to help you. Call Tracker Management at 800-445-2438 or visit www.trackermanagement.com.

Powerbilt Wreckers, located in the heart of Missouri, is nationally known for its quality in customized wreckers. Powerbilt owes its success largely to being owned and operated by individuals who know and understand the needs of the towing and recovery industry. With more than 30 years of experience and service in the field, Powerbilt Wreckers understands the needs of today’s high-stress demands for durable, dependable and safe equipment in the rapid recovery arena.

Built with you in mind, our standard options will outlast and out perform any of our competitor’s vehicles. Built in the “show me” state, we are no strangers to the phrase. No matter your needs, we aim to please and build to suit. We also have a large selection of used wreckers to choose from.

Nationally recognized in 2009 as the winner of the Show ‘n Shine award, Powerbilt Wreckers promises to deliver quality, dependability, safety and eye-catching appeal. Years of experience in the industryhave led to quality design and, most of all, safety integrated into every build.

Contact a Powerbilt Wrecker representative today for your top-of-the-line, professional, customized wrecker.

www.powerbiltwreckers.com
(800) 660-7312

Larson Electronics’ LED10W-1X4LT is a fully portable and rechargeable light tower that produces a wide flood of light. Operators can easily transport this 35lb unit with a convenient built-in carrying handle and set it up as temporary scene lighting. The telescoping aluminum mast can be adjusted to 8 feet in height for optimal illumination and will withstand high winds. Additional tower stability is provided by collapsible polyethylene legs that provide a 30-inch support base when deployed. The four 10 watt LED light heads produce a total of 3,200 lumens covering an area 150 feet long by 150 feet wide. These lights are IP68 rated waterproof to three meters and constructed of extruded aluminum with polycarbonate lenses for ultimate durability. This unit can run for up to 10 hours on a single full charge of its onboard batteries. An included AC charger (wall charger) allows operators to easily recharge the battery from normal wall outlets. This unit also accepts low voltage input from vehicles and other battery packs to power the light or recharge the battery. There are no loose parts, and all connections are already secured with no need for additional wiring. Larson Electronics can customize this light to fit the customer’s specific needs. Please give us a call at (800) 369-6671 or send us an email to discuss any special requirements. For more lighting options and information, browse our collection of products on www.larsonelectronics.com.

IT’S A STEEL WITH MORE FEATURES THAN ANY TRUCK IN ITS CLASS

MPL-NGS VERSATILITY
Whether you’re towing low-clearance sports cars or motorcycles, the MPL-NGS’s customizable wheel lift packages let you take on more jobs, faster.

MPL-NGS EFFICIENCY
With it’s rotating cross bar and standard adjustable Level Stop Assist System®, the MPL-NGS gets youinto the perfect position quickly and allows you to tackle tough picks.

MPL-NGS DURABILITY
A steel diamond plate painted deck is built for a rugged, long working life and combined with Jerr-Dan’s exclusive No-LubeTM technology reduces maintenance, saving time and money.

FEATURES
• Steel body
• Steel diamond deck
• Low-maintenance No-LubeTM technology
• Steel pylon
• LED DOT lighting
• Remote underlift and winch controls
• Winch includes manual free spool and tensioner
• Adjustable underlift Level Stop Assist System®
• Back-up alarm
• Multiple grid options:
– Manual / fixed L-arms
– Hydraulic self-loader (including the patented LOCKLINK® over-center locking mechanism)
– Manual / pivoting L-arms

CHASSIS
• Minimum RBM (Resisting Bending Moment) – 460,000 in.-lbs.
(230,000 in.-lbs. per frame rail)
• Minimum Usable CA (Cab to Axle centerline) – 60”
• Minimum GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – 11,000 lbs.
• Maximum unloaded frame height – 36”
• Minimum frame length behind the center of rear axle – 36”

ACCESSORIES
• Aluminium 24” tunnel toolbox (84” CA required)
• Fifth wheel & gooseneck trailer adapters
• Motorcycle towing adapter (hydraulic grid only)
• Tow sling
• Headboard work lights
• Fold-down light bar
• Tow dollies & storage brackets
• Body stone guards
• D-rings
• Tow lights
• Rubber wheel chocks
• Fire extinguisher
• Safety triangle kit
• LED emergency lighting
• Wireless remote control

CAPACITIES
• Underlift
– 4,000 lbs. fully extended
• Winch
– 8,000 lbs. – 3/8” x 75’ wire rope
(single worm)

DRIVE A HARD BARGAIN

The MPL-NGS wrecker from Jerr-Dan® has exactly what you need to do your job quicker and more efficiently, including an unbeatable price. It’s designed to help you get in and out quicker, and features the revolutionary Level Stop® Assist System, the same technology found on Jerr- Dan’s top of the line models. And its Negative Tilt Underlift feature is perfect for securing vehicles in parking ramps. Best of all, it’s a Jerr-Dan—so it’s built better than any truck in its class to help you get in and out, day in and day out.

For more information, visit www.jerrdan.com.

In The Ditch Towing Products has released the all new ITD1347 Car Carrier Dolly Mount. This hybrid mount, made from steel and aluminum, stores the Speed® Dolly on a car carrier at an easy-to-remove and replace angle. Having a Speed® Dolly Set on a car carrier provides more adaptability and preparedness for any type of recovery, or multiple recoveries that might arise. The Speed® Dolly slides into the Car Carrier Dolly Mount for easy storage. The mount features an integrated locking system that can be pad-locked. The Car Carrier Dolly Mount can be adjusted to fit all 4:80 x 8 tires.

“Many of our customers have been asking for us to design a way to store dollies on a car carrier,” says Chuck Ceccarelli, president of In The Ditch Towing Products. “We answered the call with the new Car Carrier DollyMount.”

In The Ditch Towing Products brings products to the towing and recovery industry that are innovative and allow towing professionals to work efficiently and effectively. To learn more about the Car Carrier Dolly Mount, part number ITD1347, visit www.intheditch.com or call any In The Ditch authorized distributor.

In The Ditch Towing Products is the manufacturer of American-made, quality towing equipment, organizational products and truck and shop accessories. For more information on In The Ditch and the Car Carrier Dolly Mount, please visit www.intheditch.com or find In The Ditch Towing Products on Facebook.