R13-3-1006. Medium-duty Tow Truck with Collision Recovery Capabilities

A medium-duty tow truck has a minimum of: 1. A G.V.W.R. of 23,500 pounds; 2. A boom assembly with a rated capacity of 24,000 pounds; 3. A power-operated winch with a line-pull capacity of 20,000 pounds and a 1/2-inch diameter wire rope with a breaking strength of 21,400 pounds, or two power-operated winches each with a line-pull capacity of 10,000 pounds and a 7/16-inch diameter wire rope with breaking strength of 16,540 pounds; 4. A tow sling, tow plate, or tow bar that meets the requirements of R13-3-1201(C)(16), or a wheel-lift or under-lift with a lifting capacity of 5,000 pounds when fully extended; 5. Chains or straps and hooks that meet the requirements of R13-3-1104; 6. Axles, wheels, and tires that meet the requirements of R13-3-1102; and 7. Brakes that meet the requirements of R13-3-1103.