Section R13-3-1002. Light-duty Tow Truck with Collision Recovery Capabilities

A light-duty tow truck with collision recovery capabilities has a minimum of:

1.        A G.V.W.R. of 14,001 pounds;

2.        A boom assembly with a rated capacity of 8,000 pounds;

3.        A power-operated winch with a line pull capacity  of 8,000 pounds and a 3/8-inch diameter wire rope with a breaking strength of 12,200 pounds;

4.        A tow sling, tow plate, or tow bar that meets the require- ments of R13-3-1201(C)(16), or a wheel-lift or under-lift with a lifting capacity of 3,000 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.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R.

1735, effective July 1, 2006 (Supp. 06-2).