Medium-duty pickup towing is built for the heavier end of the pickup category – three-quarter ton and one-ton trucks, often with dual rear wheels, diesel engines, or towing packages that add substantial weight compared to a standard half-ton pickup. These trucks need towing equipment rated for their actual weight, not the lighter-duty gear that works fine for a standard consumer pickup.
You need this specifically when your pickup falls into the heavier truck classes – think Ford F-250 and up, Ram 2500 and up, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and up, or similar heavy-duty trucks from any manufacturer. Standard light-duty tow trucks often aren't rated to safely handle these vehicles' weight, and using the wrong equipment risks both the truck being towed and the tow vehicle itself.
We dispatch tow equipment specifically rated for medium-duty truck weight, since this matters both for safety and for actually being able to complete the tow without equipment strain. For wheel-lift situations, we use heavier-rated lift equipment designed for these truck classes, and for flatbed towing, we make sure the trailer and towing vehicle combination is rated for the additional weight, particularly with dual rear wheel trucks that have wider stance and greater overall mass. We assess whether the truck's drivetrain configuration allows wheel-lift towing or requires flatbed, since many of these trucks come in four-wheel drive configurations that need the full-vehicle-off-the-ground approach.
Cost typically runs somewhat higher than standard pickup towing given the specialized equipment required and the vehicle's weight class, with distance remaining the primary variable beyond that base difference. Trucks in Portland, OR with towing packages or additional aftermarket weight sometimes need the higher end of medium-duty equipment capacity, which we'll confirm on dispatch.
Heavy trucks need the right equipment. Call (661) 426-2386 for medium-duty towing rated for your truck.
