Popular Post alex g Posted October 3, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2015 I bought a tow unit.Hooks on your 5th wheel I've been working the bugs out of it making a few changes but it's real handy.Sent from my SM-G386W using Tapatalk 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Looks Good! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Dave at Keystone Museum has one that he uses all the time. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alex g Posted October 3, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2015 Close upSent from my SM-G386W using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I looked into a used one of them a while back for a good price from the K.W. dealer here. Waited too long a missed it. Handy units. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 I got this one at a auction last Saturday I think it's homemade there's no tags on it.If anyone knows if it's factory built please give me any info you have.Sent from my SM-G386W using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I got this one at a auction last Saturday I think it's homemade there's no tags on it.If anyone knows if it's factory built please give me any info you have.Sent from my SM-G386W using TapatalkWalker Equipment , Greenville, South Carolina. Same as the one I missed only grey not red. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thanks that was quick Sent from my SM-G386W using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Have them on the puter. Was thinking of a new one when I get to VA permanent. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Any idea what a new ones worth I'm told it used to be electric/hydraulic it's been converted to gas pup motor running hydraulic pump not sure if they come that waySent from my SM-G386W using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 The one I missed went for $3000. New they were about 9 grand for the basic 12 volt, 30 ton unit with no accessories.. Choice of 12 volt electric or Briggs and Straton gas. Walker Wreckers is now part of Protote. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 That's handy! Would soon pay for its self. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I have one of those things around that I use once in a while also they sure come in handy. I`m using a liftgate motor an pump 12 volt works good 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Very good thing to have for sure.How are they easy to fit/remove?I saw such stuff offered new overhere, about 20 grand.But was told they're good only to hook a truck by its rear end, not front.Any suggestions why and is there any sence in it? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I know if your lifting the front of a truck to pull it, you have to remove the drive shaft... So maybe they meant it's easier to hook up to the rear? And maybe its slightly lighter to lift the rear end? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Good point on a drive shaft Timmy.But the folks I was told from meant more about the load capacity. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 I've hooked one by front end today because driveshaft was pulled and brakes were caged it doesn't seem to make a difference in ride wether hooking front or rearSent from my SM-G386W using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42046-new-tow-truck/#findComment-306819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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