Section R13-3-1006. Medium-duty Tow Truck with Collision Recov- ery 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-oper- ated 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 require- ments 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.

Historical Note

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

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