Before you buy used tow trucks, you should know what different types exist and where each one is useful. The tow trucks fall under three categories. The first one is the oldest and not used much these days. It is called hook and chain. Axel tow trucks use hydraulic hoist to lift the front end and …show more content…
When you have a towing business, you will have to see what you will be towing often and buy the trucks accordingly. You should own one for light vehicles and one for the heavy ones. Or you will be wasting a lot of fuel by used the heavy duty tow truck for thing like towing bikes.
A number of good brands like Hummer, Ford, Chevy, Toyota, etc. have been rolling out tow trucks from a long time. All these brands have good vehicles and the spare parts are easily available. So buying used trucks of any of these companies shouldn't give you any problem. You can also choose of different models and the year of production depending on your budget. Knowing where and for what it was used will give you an idea of how durable the tow truck is.
Even if you don't have a towing business, tow trucks can also be used to tow trailers, boats, etc. Since it will be put to use only occasionally, a used tow truck is a good bargain. A tow truck can always be rented out when you don't have any personal use for it so it is never a waste. A complete service after the purchase will make sure the tow truck will work well and increase it life too. Internet is a good place to start looking as most people will advertise their used tow truck on various