Section R13-3-1004. Light-duty Flatbed Tow Truck with Collision Recovery Capabilities

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

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

2.        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;

3.        A bed assembly with a distributed load capacity of 7,500 pounds;

4.        A wheel-lift or under-lift with a lifting capacity of 2,500 pounds when fully extended, if so equipped;

5.        A tow plate or tow bar that meets 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.        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). Amended by

final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 713, effective April 5,

2008 (Supp. 08-1).