Light, Medium, and
Heavy-Duty Towing Explained

Understanding Towing Categories When a vehicle breaks down, choosing the right type of towing service makes all the difference. At Patriot Towing, we handle everything from small passenger cars to massive commercial trucks. That’s why understanding the difference between light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty towing ensures we get every job done right. Alpharetta heavy-duty towing is just one […]

Understanding Towing Categories

When a vehicle breaks down, choosing the right type of towing service makes all the difference. At Patriot Towing, we handle everything from small passenger cars to massive commercial trucks. That’s why understanding the difference between light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty towing ensures we get every job done right. Alpharetta heavy-duty towing is just one part of our full-service approach, and we’re here to break down what each category entails.

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Light-Duty Towing: Everyday Vehicles on the Move

Light-duty towing covers smaller vehicles that don’t require specialized equipment to move. These are the most common towing jobs we see on the road.

Vehicles We Tow:

  • Sedans, hatchbacks, and compact cars
  • Small SUVs and crossovers
  • Motorcycles and scooters
  • Small trailers and personal watercraft

Equipment Used:

  • Wheel-lift tow trucks: These trucks use a hydraulic lift to hoist the front or rear wheels while the other set remains on the ground.
  • Flatbed tow trucks: Ideal for vehicles with drivetrain issues, all four wheels rest securely on a platform.

We typically use this type of towing for short-distance transport, breakdowns, and accident recoveries. Whether a car has a dead battery or has been in a minor collision, light-duty towing is the quickest and most practical solution.

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Medium-Duty Towing: The Middle Ground

Not all vehicles fit neatly into the light or heavy-duty categories. That’s where medium-duty towing comes in. This level of towing handles larger vehicles that need more power than a standard tow truck can provide.

Vehicles We Tow:

  • Delivery trucks and box trucks
  • Large SUVs and pickup trucks
  • Utility vans and service vehicles
  • Small buses and shuttles

Equipment Used:

  • Extended wheel-lift tow trucks: Capable of handling heavier loads without damaging the vehicle.
  • Medium-duty flatbeds: Built to transport larger vehicles securely over longer distances.
  • Integrated tow trucks: Combining elements of wheel-lift and boom trucks, these are used for recoveries and larger transport jobs.

Medium-duty towing often involves fleet vehicles, work trucks, and heavily loaded service vans. Whether it’s a plumber’s work van, a shuttle bus, or a food truck stranded on the highway, this service ensures they get back to business quickly.

Heavy-Duty Towing: The Big Jobs

Alpharetta heavy-duty towing is a specialized service that requires high-powered equipment and experienced operators. This category covers the biggest, heaviest vehicles on the road.

Vehicles We Tow:

  • Semi-trucks and 18-wheelers
  • Dump trucks and cement mixers
  • Buses and motorhomes
  • Fire trucks and emergency vehicles
  • Construction and agricultural equipment (bulldozers, loaders, cranes, etc.)

Equipment Used:

  • Rotator tow trucks: Featuring a rotating boom, these trucks handle massive recoveries in tight spaces.
  • Heavy-duty wreckers: Designed to haul fully loaded tractor-trailers and oversized vehicles.
  • Multi-axle flatbeds: Used for transporting large, non-running vehicles and equipment.

Alpharetta heavy-duty towing often involves complex recoveries, such as overturned big rigs, construction site mishaps, and long-distance hauls for disabled commercial vehicles. These situations require careful planning, powerful towing rigs, and a skilled Alpharetta heavy-duty towing team to execute the job safely.

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Alpharetta Heavy-Duty Towing: Built for the Toughest Jobs

At Patriot Towing, we know that Alpharetta heavy-duty towing requires strength, skill, and the right equipment. Whether we’re hauling a disabled semi, recovering a construction vehicle from a ditch, or towing a large motorhome to a repair facility, we have the tools and experience to get the job done. From everyday roadside assistance to major vehicle recoveries, we handle towing jobs of all sizes. No matter what needs to be moved, we ensure it gets where it needs to go safely. So, whether it’s a compact car, a delivery van, or a fully loaded tractor-trailer, you can count on us for expert towing services that match every need. Trust our Alpharetta heavy-duty towing operators to get the job done!

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Meet the Patriot Towing team

Jason Robbins

Owner

Bill Atkins

Owner

Brad Shane

Driver - Trainer

Jeff Ward

Driver - Trainer

Tempest Nestler

Dispatcher/Billing/Impounds

Rick Godfrey

Dispatcher

Eric Ungerleider

Manager

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