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Choosing a Dependable Light Duty Recovery Vehicle You Can Trust.

 

Are you looking for a light duty tow truck for your roadside service, transport or recovery business? There are a lot of things to take in consideration when choosing a light duty tow truck to ensure it’s the right truck for the job. There are several light duty tow trucks suited for a variety of industries and client needs. Below is are some highlighted light duty tow trucks that live up to their manufacturer’s name.

Made by Miller Industries, and made it the USA, choose from light duty tow truck brands including; Vulcan, Century, and Chevron. With a track record of one of the world’s leaders in manufacturing innovative quality towing and recovery equipment you can’t go wrong purchasing one of these trucks from a Miller Industries distributor near you. Choose maximum quality, functionality and ergonomic benefits when looking for a reliable recovery vehicle.

With the cost of new and used cars today, along with the versatility in size and shapes, you are going to need those ergonomic options so you can be sure the client is satisfied their car is in good hands, secure, and transported safely during transport. You can depend on Miller Industries products to get the job done right.

810 Intruder by Vulcan

The Vulcan 810 Intruder has been specifically designed to fill the needs of private impounders and professional repossessors. The low-profile boom and low mount planetary winch provide a sleek appearance and superior visibility.

Specifications

  • Recovery Boom (at boom and swivel) 8,000 lbs.
  • Winch (Planetary) 8,000 lbs.
  • Maximum Life Angle 21â—¦

Standard Features

  • 60†C.A. Steel Modular Body
  • Adjustable Body Width, 88†or 94â€
  • Auto Load Wheel Lift System
  • 180° Pivoting Crossbar
  • Self Centering Crossbar
  • Tailboard Safety Chain Pockets
  • Safety Chains
  • Safety Chain Pocket Guards
  • Wheel Lift Ratchets & Straps
  • Driver & Passenger Side Tool Compartments
  • In Cab Wheel Lift & Winch Controls
  • 8,000 lb. Planetary Winch with 100’ of 3/8†Cable
  • Junction Box and Wiring Harness
  • Mud Flaps
  • Tailboard Mounted D-Rings
  • Federal Standard 108 Lighting
  • Tire Spacers (Flat Tires)

To read all the specifications and optional features on this model light duty recovery truck click here.

Express Series by Century

This model the Century Express is your answer to high volume towing the easy way. With Century’s auto-loading, low profile crossbar design, you can easily pick up low clearance automobiles without getting out of your truck. The sloped tail board design gives you superior visibility when hooking up. The 311 and 312 Express expands your vehicle capabilities with an extendable boom for light recovery work. Visit your local Century Distributor to see how the Century Express surpasses the competition.

Specifications Boom 301 Express

  • At Boom Swivel 16,000 lbs.
  • Maximum Boom Elevation 33â—¦

Specifications Boom 311/312

  • Lift Height at Maximum Elevation– Retracted 78â€
  • Lift Height at Maximum Elevation– Extended 111â€
  • Reach Past Tailgate, Minimum Elevation – Extended 50â€
  • Reach Past Tailgate, Maximum Elevation – Extended 22â€
  • Boom Rating at Boom Swivel Retracted 16,000 lbs.
  • Boom Rating at Boom Swivel Extended 4,000 lbs.
  • Maximum Boom Elevation 33â—¦

Standard Features

  • 60″ C.A. SteelModular Body
  • Adjustable Modular Body, 88″ or 94″
  • Integrated Boom & Wheel Lift System
  • Hydraulic Auto-load Crossbar
  • In-Cab Remote Control Pendant on Cord with 8 Functions
  • Dual Manual Controls
  • 1 Pair of Safety Straps
  • Safety Chains in Rear Pockets
  • Tool Compartment, Left & Right Hand Side
  • Power Boom Elevation with Holding Valve
  • 8,000 lb. Variable Speed Hydraulic Winch (Dual Winches on the 312)
  • 3/8†x 100’ Cable Assembly
  • 360° Directional Boom End Swivel
  • Winch Cable Tensioner & Free Spool Handles
  • Federal Standard #108 Lighting
  • Wiring Harness with Junction Box
  • Mud Flaps
  • Tailboard Mounted D-Rings
  • Back-Up Alarm
  • Power Fold for Stinger Storage
  • Self Centering Crossbar with 3†Pivot Pin
  • Roller Guided Hose Tracking System

To read all the specifications and optional features on this model light duty recovery truck click here.

812 Intruder II by Vulcan

 The Vulcan Intruder has been one of the most popular choices in the industry over the past decade for private property, repossession and commercial towers. But in an effort to improve upon an already great product, Miller Industries’ engineers surveyed operators on what features were important to them.

Specifications

  • Recovery Boom (at Boom Swivel End) 8,000 lbs.
  • Maximum Lift Angle 21â—¦
  • Winch Planetary 8,000 lbs.

Standard Features

  • 60†C.A. Steel Modular Body
  • Adjustable Body Width, 88†or 94â€
  • Auto Load Wheel Lift System
  • Adjustable Limiter Switches on Elevation & Tilt Functions
  • 180° Pivoting Crossbar
  • Self-Centering Crossbar
  • Tailboard Safety Chain Pockets
  • Safety Chains
  • Safety Chain Pocket Guards
  • Wheel Lift Ratchets & Straps
  • Driver & Passenger Side Tool Compartments
  • In Cab Wheel Lift & Winch Controls
  • 8,000 lb. Planetary Winch with 100’ of 3/8†Cable
  • Junction Box and Wiring Harness
  • Mud Flaps
  • Federal Standard 108 Lighting
  • Tire Spacers (Flat Tires)

To read all the specifications and optional features on this model light duty recovery truck click here.

408T & 408TA by Chevron

Chevron believes in providing you with quality towing equipment designed and built to meet your specific needs and the Model 408 is just one example of Chevron’s commitment to you.

Specifications

  • Recovery Boom (Retracted) 16,000 lbs.
  • Recovery Boom (Extended) 8,000 lbs.
  • Maximum Lift Angle 30â—¦
  • Planetary (First Layer of Drum) each Winch 9,000 lbs.

Standard Features

  • 60″ Steel Body with 2 Compartments Per Side (86″ Wide)
  • Dual Control Stations
  • Single or Dual 9,000 lb. Planetary Winches
  • Winch Cable Tensioners
  • Winch Free Spool Handles
  • Safety Chains, 5/16 Grade 70
  • Safety Chain Storage Pockets
  • Drop-In 4,000 lb. L Arms
  • L-Arm Storage Pockets
  • Low Pull “D†Rings
  • Federal Standard 108 Lighting
  • Mud Flaps

To read all the specifications and optional features on this model light duty recovery truck click here.

These are just a few highlighted light duty recovery vehicles that are dependable, reliable, innovative and on the market today. A great choice for your light duty business needs. Choose your own chassis on a new model or look at used inventory at a distributor near you.

Looking for a Miller Industries Tow Equipment Distributor carrying these products?

If you’re looking for a distributor for new and used car carriers, light to heavy duty carriers, standard and heavy duty wreckers, rotators, battery trucks, rollbacks, flatbeds, towing parts, service and specialty tow equipment in New York and surrounding areas, call Tri-State Towing Equipment of New York at please 516.338.9333.

With more than 75 years combined experience in all aspects of the towing industry our team of professionals can assist you with all of your towing needs. A Proud Employer of U.S. Veterans.

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