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Tow Truck / Wrecker
Definition & Equipment Requirements
A. Class "A " Wrecker:
1. Commercially manufactured unit with a rated capacity of not less than 10,000 pounds
GVW.
2. Cab to axle dimension of not less than 60 inches.
3. Dual rear wheels.
4. Commercially manufactured boom with minimum capacity of 8,000 pounds.
5. Hydraulic winch (es) with a minimal winching capacity of 8,000 pounds.
6. One hundred (100) feet of 3/8-inch steel core cable.
7. Wheel lift with a retracted rating of not less than 3,500 pounds and an extended rating of
not less than 2,000 pounds.
8. Tow sling or tow bar with a safe lift rating of 3,500 pounds.
9. Two (2) 3/8 inch high-test safety chains.
10. Dolly equipped.
11. One (1) motorcycle sling.
B. Class "A " Slide Back Car Carrier (also referred to as Flatbed):
1. Commercially manufactured unit with a rated capacity of not less than 10,000 pounds
GVW.
2. Cab and axle dimension of not less than 102 inches.
3. Dual rear wheels.
4. Seventeen (17) feet or longer hydraulically operated slide back or tilt bed.
5. Hydraulic winch (es) with a minimal capacity of 8,000 pounds.
6. Sixty-five (65) feet of 3/8 inch steel core cable.
7. Two (2) tie down chains, each ten (10) feet in length.
8. Two (2)-safety chains.
Class "B" Wrecker:
1. Commercially manufactured unit, with a rated capacity of not less than 18,000 pounds
GVW.
2. Cab to axle dimension of not less than 84 inches.
3. Commercially manufactured boom (s) with a minimum total capacity of 16,000 pounds.
4. Winch (es) with a minimal winching capacity of 16,000 pounds.
5. Two Hundred (200) feet of/2 inch steel core cable.
6. Under reach with a retracted rating of not less than 10,500 pounds and an extended
rating of not less than 8,500 pounds.
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7. Tow sling with a safe lift rating of 8500 pounds.
8. Two (2) 5/16-inch alloy safety chains.
9. Tow sling or tow bar equipped.
10. Two (2)-Snatch blocks, minimum 8000 pounds capacity each.
11. Two (2)-Scotch Blocks or Hydraulic Stiff Legs.
12. Brake lock or Air brakes.
Class "B" Slide Back Car Carrier: (also referred to as flatbed)
1. Commercially manufactured unit, with a rated capacity of not less than 20,000 pounds GVW.
2. Cab to axle dimension of not less than 138 inches.
3. Dual rear wheels.
4. Twenty one (2I) feet or longer hydraulically operated slide back or tilt bed.
5. Hydraulically operated winch (es) with a minimum winching capacity of 8,000 pounds.
6. Sixty-five (65) feet of 3/8 inch steel core cable.
7. Two (2) tie down chains, each ten (10) feet in length.
8. One (1) snatch block, minimum 8,000 pound capacity.
9. Four-way lug wrench.
10. One (1) pair of jumper cables.
Class "C" Wrecker:
1. Commercially manufactured unit, with a rated capacity of not less than 30,000 pounds
GVW.
2. Cab to bogey dimension of not less than 144 inches.
3. Commercially manufactured boom (s) with a minimal total capacity of 50,000 pounds.
4. Winch (es) with a minimum total winching capacity of 50,000 pounds.
5. Two hundred (200) feet of 5/8-inch steel core cable per winch.
6. Under reach with a retracted rating of not less than 25,000 pounds and an extended rating of not
less than 12,000 pounds.
7. Rear support jacks or outriggers.
8. Two (2) '/2 inch alloy safety chains.
9. Tow bar or tow sling equipped.
10. External air hookup and hoses to supply air to disable vehicles.
11. Two (2)-snatch blocks, minimum 24,000 pound capacity each.
12. Two (2)-scotch blocks or Hydraulic Stiff Legs.
13. Spring brake - Air Brakes.
Class "D" Wrecker:
1. Commercially manufactured unit with a rated capacity of not less than 52,000 pounds
GVW,
2. Cab to bogey dimension of not less than 180 inches.
3. Commercially manufactured boom (s) with a minimal total capacity of 70,000 pounds.
4. Winch (es) with a minimal total winching capacity of 70,000 pounds.
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5. Two hundred (200) feet of inch steel core cable per winch.
6. Under reach with retracted rating of not less than 45,000 pounds and an extended rating
not less than 15,000 pounds.
7. Rear support jacks or outriggers.
8. Two (2) %2 inch alloy safety chains.
9. Tow bar or tow sling equipped.
10. External air hookup and hoses to supply air to disabled vehicles.
11. Two (2) snatch blocks, minimal 24,000 pounds.
12. Two (2)-scotch blocks or Hydraulic Stiff legs.
13. Spring brake — Air brakes.
Additional Mandatory Equipment on all Wreckers:
The following requirements are the minimum requirements, which must be satisfied with respect to
each piece of equipment, as specified. Any Proposer whose equipment fails to meet the following
requirements will have a period of ten (10) calendar days after the inspection in which to correct
deficiencies. If deficiencies are not corrected by the date of the final inspection, Proposer shall be
deemed disqualified and its response will be rejected.
1. 50 pounds of white fine sand or medium oil adsorbent clay or sand equivalent.
2. Heavy-duty push broom with a minimal width of 24 inches.
3. At least two (2) safety cones, or triangle reflectors.
4. One (1) square shovel.
5. Extra towing chain — 6 to 8 feet with hooks.
6. One (1) crowbar or pry bar - 30" or longer.
7. Minimum of one (1) fire extinguisher, minimum 5 pound CO2 or dry chemical,
underwriter approved and with current inspection tag attached.
8. One extension cord of sufficient length for use in displaying a light to the rear of a towed
vehicle when such vehicle is without capability of providing its own lights.
9. Five (5) 30 — minutes fuses and all clearance lamps head lamps, tail lights, and flares
necessary to comply with the Florida State Statutes.
10. One (1) set of tools for opening locked vehicles.
11. Sufficient assortment of tools necessary to change tires, drop drive shafts, unlock doors,
pull transmission pins or perform similar functions in preparation of towing a vehicle.
This should include at least one set of jumper cables and one pair of bolt cutters with a
minimum 'A inch opening.
12. A rotor beam or strobe light mounted on the wrecker so it can be seen when in use from
front, and rear and both sides. This shall reflect an amber light.
13. Two (2) Floodlights facing the rear on wrecker.
14. Towing Agency business cards.
15. All tow truck drivers shall be equipped with a business type communication radio, licensed
and approved by the Federal Communications Commission if required.
The Communication system shall include a base station at the place of business. A citizen's
band radio does not meet the requirements of this section.
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