Section 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.

Historical Note

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

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