Light Duty Towing vs. Heavy Duty Towing: What's the Difference?

When your vehicle breaks down or you're stuck on the side of the road, choosing the right towing service is essential. At Sherwood Towing Services, we specialize in both light-duty and heavy-duty towing, offering solutions tailored to your vehicle type and situation.

Let's break down the differences between the two so you know what to expect and which service suits your needs.

What Is Light-Duty Towing?

Light-duty towing is designed for smaller vehicles like sedans, motorcycles, and compact SUVs. These jobs typically involve standard roadside assistance like flat tire changes, battery boosts, or short-distance tows.

What Is Heavy-Duty Towing?

On the other end of the spectrum is heavy-duty towing, which involves larger, more complex vehicles like buses, semi-trucks, RVs, and construction machinery. These are not your average towing jobs—they require specialized equipment and expertise.

Main Differences Between Light and Heavy-Duty Towing

1.     Vehicle Size & Weight

●       Light duty is ideal for vehicles under 10,000 lbs.

●       Heavy-duty is for vehicles over 26,000 lbs, like commercial trucks.

2.     Equipment Used

●       Light-duty towing uses smaller tow trucks with basic winch and hook systems.

●       Heavy-duty towing relies on hydraulic systems, rotators, and high-capacity winches.

3.     Skill Level

●       While both require trained operators, heavy-duty towing demands advanced skills and experience, especially when dealing with damaged or overturned vehicles.

Why Choose Sherwood Towing Services LTD?

With decades of experience in the industry, Sherwood Towing Services LTD is your go-to for all types of towing services. Whether you need a broken-down car fixed or a truck tow in the dead of night, we're available 24/7.

We have a fleet of light-duty tow trucks and heavy wreckers, ensuring we can handle anything from a simple car tow to towing big trucks in tough situations.

Final Thoughts

Understanding the difference between light-duty towing and heavy-duty towing can save you time, money, and stress during an emergency. Sherwood Towing Services Ltd is just a call away, no matter the size of your vehicle or the complexity of your towing needs.

We're proud to offer reliable Sherwood Park towing services that cover everything from daily drivers to big rigs. So, whether you're stranded downtown or need a truck towing solution for a commercial fleet, trust Sherwood Towing Services LTD to get the job done right.