A heavy tow truck with a hydraulic underreach lift arrives on scene. This specialised equipment is designed for the safe towing of heavy goods vehicles weighing several tonnes.
Step 2
Positioning the lift
The operator sets the hydraulic lift precisely under the damaged vehicle. It has to sit correctly so the vehicle can be raised safely without damaging the chassis or the frame.
Step 3
First lift
The hydraulic system starts raising the front of the vehicle to the height needed to slide the wooden blocks underneath. This step is crucial for stabilising the vehicle during the operations that follow.
Step 4
Supporting it on wooden blocks
Heavy wooden blocks go under the vehicle to give it a stable base. They make it safe to lower the lift and prepare the final attachment with the proper rigging.
Step 5
Fitting professional rigging
The correct rigging now goes under the vehicle and is attached to the axle. It is designed to spread the vehicle's weight safely and keep it stable throughout the journey.
Step 6
Final lift and securing
The lift raises the vehicle into its final position on the axle rigging. The front of the truck is now firmly and safely secured on the tow truck, ready for safe transport to a garage or a scrapyard.