Professional medium-duty towing from La Jolla Tow Truck, available 24/7.
Call (858) 252-1643Medium-duty towing handles vehicles weighing between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds — the range that includes box trucks, small RVs, transit buses, and heavy-duty pickups with equipment. These jobs require specialized equipment and techniques that go beyond standard passenger vehicle recovery. Our medium-duty trucks use integrated boom systems and heavy-duty winches rated for the additional weight and complexity of commercial vehicles.
The process starts with properly assessing the disabled vehicle's weight distribution and recovery points. Many medium-duty vehicles have specific manufacturer guidelines for towing that must be followed to prevent drivetrain damage, especially with air brake systems and auxiliary equipment. Our operators use wheel-lift systems designed for heavier axle loads, or deploy our heavy-duty flatbeds when ground clearance or all-wheel-drive systems are factors.
Equipment selection depends on the specific vehicle and situation. Our medium-duty wreckers feature hydraulic boom systems with 15-ton lifting capacity, steel wheel-lift systems with extended reach, and heavy-duty safety chains rated for the increased load. For vehicles with air suspension or complex drivetrains, we use our largest flatbed units with hydraulic loading systems that can handle the weight without driver assistance.
Response time becomes critical with commercial vehicles since downtime directly impacts business operations. Our medium-duty units carry specialized adapters, air line connectors, and recovery equipment to handle the unique challenges these vehicles present — from disconnecting auxiliary hydraulic systems to properly securing cargo areas during transport.
Commercial delivery vehicles require medium-duty equipment when mechanical failures leave them stranded with cargo aboard.
Heavy-duty trucks with equipment, trailers, or cargo loads exceed standard towing capacity and need specialized handling.
Class B and C motorhomes fall into medium-duty weight ranges and require proper towing techniques to prevent chassis damage.
Shuttle buses, large vans, and passenger vehicles with commercial modifications need medium-duty towing capabilities.
Work trucks with mounted equipment, toolboxes, or hydraulic systems require careful handling and proper disconnection procedures.