R13-3-1011. Heavy-duty Flatbed Tow Truck with Collision Recovery Capabilities

A heavy-duty flatbed tow truck has a minimum of: 1. A G.V.W.R. of 33,000 pounds; 2. 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; 3. A bed assembly with a distributed load capacity of 20,000 pounds; 4. A wheel-lift or under-lift with a lifting capacity of 4,000 pounds when fully extended, if so equipped; 5. A tow plate or tow bar that meets the requirements of R13-3-1201(C)(16), if so equipped; 6. Chains or straps and hooks that meet the requirements of R13-3-1104; 7. Axles, wheels and tires that meet the requirements of R13-3-1102; and 8. Air brakes that meet the requirements of R13-3-1103.