How much does a hidden wheel lift cost?

Our 5 Series hidden wheel lifts are competitively priced at $6,495 (plus shipping and handling) and include all of the hardware and detailed instruction you require. Units are easy to install manually, or we can schedule a professional installation that’s completed in as little as five hours by a trained technician.

How do you turn a truck into a tow truck?

You can convert your pickup truck into a repo truck or towing vehicle — it’s as simple as purchasing a wheel lift that is compatible with your truck and acquiring a suitable pickup that lifts the correct amount, has enough power and contains enough space.

How much does a wheel lift cost?

Depending on the size of your lift, buying and installing a lift kit can easily cost anywhere between $400 to $4,000 if you install the kit yourself. If you hire a professional, it could cost between $800 and $8,000.

How much does a lil Hercules wheel lift cost?

This version at its current price of $5750.00 is the most durable unit at any price point under $6000.00. All of our units come sandblasted and powder coated for the toughest quality finish available on the market.

How does a repo truck work?

The Repo Business. It’s the repo man’s job to find and retrieve vehicles when the owner stops making payments. When someone buys a new car, truck or boat, they usually don’t have the cash to pay for the whole thing all at once. Their only choice is to take possession of the vehicle and sell it at an auction.

How do repo trucks pick up cars?

Tire- or wheel-lift devices avoid damaging the vehicle because they only touch the tires. Brackets are fitted in front of and behind the drive wheels of the vehicle and then secured in place by steel pins. The tow boom is lifted, the drive wheels come off the ground and the tow truck can pull away.

What is a boom on a tow truck?

A boom, in combination with a winch, is the defining part of a heavy duty tow truck that allows it to recover vehicles from places that are not easily accessible. Some booms are fixed, but others rotate — creating what is commonly known as a rotator wrecker.

How does a repo tow truck work?

Brackets are fitted in front of and behind the drive wheels of the vehicle and then secured in place by steel pins. When the tow truck mechanism lifts the vehicle, the wheels are cradled between the brackets. The tow boom is lifted, the drive wheels come off the ground and the tow truck can pull away.

What kind of wheel lift does Repo towing use?

THE MOST EFFICIENT WHEEL LIFT TOWING EQUIPMENT FOR REPO TOWING Lift and Tow, the original creator of the hidden wheel lift, designed the Z Series wrecker wheel lift for tow drivers who need reliable performance without the large expense of buying a new tow truck.

How big of a truck do I need for Repo towing?

For towing businesses, the repo pickup trucks for wheel lift towing are at least three-quarter-ton trucks, because these fit most wheel lift systems and have the power to pull vehicles often. Towing businesses should consider the possibility of tight settings, and the shorter pickups previously discussed.

How does a wheel lift work on a tow truck?

A wheel lift allows tow trucks to remove idle cars with a modern twist, moving away from the hook and chain method which attached to the axle or car frame. While the old hook-and-chain procedure is still effective and occasionally used, it can leave scratches and is time-consuming. Wheel lifts secure the wheel area instead of lifting from the axle.

What’s the return on investment on Repo lifts?

Exceptional return on investment (ROI) – Repo equipment for pickup trucks are one investment that continues to pay for itself over time. In addition to repo work, you can also pick up towing jobs and help out friends and neighbors. As the original manufacturer of hidden repo lifts, we’re able to control quality as well as the cost.