Archive for June, 2010

Published by Rollback Tow Trucks on 21 Jun 2010

Used Commercial Truck Prices

If you are searching the Internet for a nice ready made list of prices for used commercial trucks you will be disappointed. Whether you search in Google, Yahoo or Bing search engines hundreds of webpages turns up with the promising heading boldly declaring “used commercial truck prices” that look like they will have the details you want. But instead of price lists what they have are listings of various used trucks available on auction on those sites or dealers or classified ads by numerous online and offline truck sellers.

So in order to get a overview of the current used truck price ranges you will have to wade through several truck websites to get a rough idea about the prices of used trucks. Even then you are unlikely to get a good knowledge about the trucks and their prices because it varies depending on the country, location, kind of truck, feature, options and truck brand among other factors. This maybe the reason no one has put up a list about prices. It’s left to be seen who is going to take take up the challenge of putting up a truck prices list.

Meanwhile if you are persistent checking out BuyATruck.net, CommercialTruckTrader.com and UsedTruckListings.com will help you in shopping for truck prices. These are some of the top truck websites on the Internet and have hundereds of commercial and other trucks on sale.

Also the NADA’s guides like the “2010 Official Commercial Truck Guide” is worth checking out if you live in the US. It has 10 years of truck prices from 2001 to 2010. It covers all kinds of trucks from Long Haul 18 wheelers to rollback tow trucks to light-duty cabs and van bodies. And it includes used retail and wholesale and even 10 years of used trailer prices and their estimated new retail pricing. Plus it is updated every month. Worth subscribing to it.

However, in my opinion the best way to go about getting the information you need about market prices of used commercial trucks is to ask someone in your acquaintance or locality who is knows about trucks such as a truck owner, driver or dealer. You are sure to get a better picture about truck prices that way.

Published by Rollback Tow Trucks on 21 Jun 2010

Towing Trucks And Wrecker Rollback Tow Trucks Website

Trucks that are purpose built for towing or lifting and transporting other vehicles in trouble are known as towing trucks. Some call them wreckers, breakdown trucks, breakdown lorry or recovery trucks and they come in several different types, models and brands. Whatever they are these tow trucks our invaluable to us. Whether it is to tow our car in a road emergency such as engine trouble to a repair mechanic or for police and authorities to clear away road accidents and wreckage’s.

And www.WreckerRollbackTowTrucks.com is here to provide tow truck related brand, price and other details for the benefit of tow truck buyers, sellers, customers and enthusiasts. But it contains information and data specifically about the unique kind of towing truck known as about rollback tow trucks or flatbed tow trucks.

Why we have a separate website for this truck alone is because unlike other types of towing trucks (i.e. boom, hook and chain, wheel lift or integrated tow truck models) this doesn’t use the chaining and pulley method to tow vehicles. The rollback trucks (also called a Flatbed or Slide tow trucks) the entire back side of the truck is fitted with a bed and that bed surface which can be hydraulically incline and moved to ground level. You have to drive up the towed vehicle on to the trucks bed/slide surface or pull it onto it using a winch.

If you are searching for towing truck related page, I invite you take some time and browse around the site. You are sure to find it to be very helpful. If you need more information about rollbacks and tow trucks and tow trucks leave a comment in this webpage and let us know. Any other visitor to the site or I will try to help you. Thank you for your visit and make sure check back from time to time in case you leave a comment.

Published by Rollback Tow Trucks on 20 Jun 2010

2010 Hino 258ALP Roll Back Truck – Toyota Flatbed

Manufactured by the Toyota Group owned company Hino Motors and with the features and advantages and the features specified below, the Hino 258ALP Roll Back tow truck is one of most selling rollback tow trucks in the world today. If you are looking for a tow truck on sale Hino’s flagship 258ALP Roll Back tow truck is definitely worth going out to the nearest Hino truck dealer and checking out.

Hino is the world’s 3rd largest manufacturer of rollbacks, tow trucks and wreckers. Hino Motors specializes in offering class 4-7 commercial tow trucks and carriers, and is the fastest growing medium duty truck company in America according to recent studies.

Coming back to the wrecker in question, Hino 258ALP is fitted with the Hino’s renown, innovative Hino engine. As is well known by tow and other truckers Hino engines are well known for its performance, quality, engine warranty and innovative engine designs. This Hino 258ALP tow truck is fitted with a Hino J08E-TV engine and ranges in for medium duty trucks. It has a max output of 220 hp at 2500 rpm and max torque of 520 lb-ft at 1500 rpm. The truck’s gross vehicle weight or GVW is 25,550 lbs. or pounds. It also six speed and comes with Allison 2200 RDS.

As common with rollbacks the Hino 2back flatbed is hydraulically inclined and moved to ground level allowing vehicles to be driven on to or be pulled by a winch and towed.

Overall all these features makes 258ALP Hino Rollback tow truck a very dependable, high performance and fuel efficient vehicle worth the cost of ownership. These Hino trucks also enjoy a good second hand market value. Hino tow truck prices vary from second hand ones for $40,000 to new Hino 258ALP Roll Back 2010 – 2011 for sale at $75,000 plus depending on equipment and options.

So what do you think about the Hino Rollback 258ALP truck? If you want to buy a tow truck, will you go for a Hino Rollback 258 Truck?