While light-duty trucks can haul up to 10,000 lbs, heavy-duty tow trucks can handle loads of 26,000 to 33,000 lbs. They are classes 7 and 8 of tow trucks. Anything that is made to haul a load between 10,000-26,000 loads is a medium-duty tow truck. These vehicles make up classes 3-6.

Heavy duty towing is commonly used for vehicles or tow jobs that reach or exceed 17,000 pounds, or 8.5 tons, in total weight. Retrieving large and heavy trucks safely requires special equipment and expertise that comes from specialized towing services.

Heavy-duty tow trucks weigh at least 26,000 lbs. and should be capable of towing/carrying huge vehicles with relative ease.

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