Heavy-Duty Towing

When Regular Towing Equipment Is Not Enough

Light-duty tow trucks cannot handle everything. Large pickup trucks, commercial vehicles, RVs, buses, and heavy equipment need specialized towing capacity and equipment that standard trucks simply do not have. The weight, size, and center of gravity make these vehicles too much for regular towing gear to manage safely.

Our Ankeny heavy-duty towing service uses trucks rated for much higher weight capacity with reinforced frames, bigger engines, and industrial-grade winches and chains. We can move vehicles that other towing companies have to turn away because they lack the proper equipment.

Large Vehicles We Handle

Heavy-duty towing covers a wide range of oversized and overweight vehicles. Here is what we regularly transport:

• Full-size pickup trucks including dually trucks and one-ton models
• Commercial trucks like box trucks, delivery vehicles, and small freight haulers
• RVs and motorhomes of all sizes from Class B to large Class A models
• Buses including school buses, church buses, and shuttle vehicles
• Construction equipment like small excavators, bobcats, and utility vehicles
• Agricultural equipment including tractors and implements

Each type of vehicle requires different handling techniques. RVs need care around slide-outs and storage compartments. Commercial trucks might carry cargo that needs securing. We assess each situation and use the right approach for safe transport. For smaller vehicles needing special care, our flatbed towing service offers secure transport options.

Our Heavy-Duty Towing Equipment

Heavy-duty towing requires serious equipment that can handle massive weight without breaking down. Our heavy-duty trucks feature powerful diesel engines, reinforced chassis, and hydraulic systems rated for 15,000 pounds or more. The winches use steel cable thick enough to pull vehicles that weigh several tons.

We use heavy-grade chains and straps for securing large vehicles during transport. Regular car towing equipment would snap under the stress, but industrial hardware holds firm even during highway speeds and rough road conditions. Our trucks also have specialized lighting and safety equipment required for hauling oversized loads on public roads.

For extremely heavy or awkward loads, we can arrange additional support like escort vehicles or special permits when needed. Iowa has specific regulations about moving large vehicles on highways, and we handle all the compliance details so you do not have to worry about it.

When Businesses and Owners Need Heavy-Duty Towing

Commercial breakdowns happen at inconvenient times. A delivery truck might blow a transmission on I-35 during a busy route. An RV could break down on the way to a camping trip at Saylorville Lake. Construction equipment might need transport from a finished job site to the next location. In all these cases, regular towing services cannot help.

We also handle situations where large vehicles need relocation for non-emergency reasons. Maybe you bought a used RV that needs delivery to your storage lot. Perhaps a business is closing and needs to move commercial trucks to a new location. Or a farm is upgrading equipment and needs the old tractor hauled away. Whatever the reason, we provide the heavy-duty capacity you need. For accident-related situations with large vehicles, we also offer accident recovery and winching services with equipment strong enough for commercial applications.

Heavy-Duty Towing Questions Answered