WHEEL LIFT TOWING
Efficient, safe, and maneuverable towing for tight spaces and short distances.
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When a flatbed tow truck is too large to navigate a narrow alleyway, a crowded parking lot, or an underground parking garage, wheel lift towing is the perfect solution. At X Towing & Recovery, we utilize modern wheel-lift tow trucks to safely and efficiently transport vehicles throughout Commerce City, Denver, and surrounding areas.
Unlike older "hook and chain" tow trucks that could damage a vehicle's bumper or drivetrain, modern wheel-lift technology uses a hydraulic yoke that slides under the vehicle's drive wheels (front or rear). The vehicle is lifted by its tires, ensuring that no chains touch the body or frame, providing a safe and damage-free tow.
Benefits of Wheel Lift Towing
- Highly Maneuverable: Ideal for extracting vehicles from tight parking spots and low-clearance garages.
- Fast Hook-Up: Wheel lifts allow for quicker loading times compared to flatbeds, getting you off the road faster.
- Damage-Free: Lifts the vehicle by the tires, protecting the bumper, valance, and suspension.
- Cost-Effective: Often a more affordable option for short-distance, local tows.
When to Use Wheel Lift Towing
Wheel lift towing is ideal for two-wheel-drive vehicles (front-wheel or rear-wheel drive) that need to be moved a short distance. It's the go-to method for local towing, illegally parked vehicle removal, and extracting cars from difficult locations.
However, if you have an all-wheel-drive (AWD) or four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle, or a vehicle with very low ground clearance, we typically recommend our Flatbed Towing service to prevent damage to the drivetrain. Our dispatchers will ask you about your vehicle's make and model to ensure we send the right type of truck.