Tow truck
**Working Principle**
The vehicle stops behind the disabled vehicle, first lowering the hydraulic outriggers to stabilize the body. For the flatbed model, the rear platform is tilted and lowered via a hydraulic cylinder. The onboard winch cable hooks onto the disabled vehicle's tow hook, pulling it onto the flatbed platform, where it is locked and secured for direct transport. For the tow-lift model, the extendable tow arm supports the front wheels or rear axle of the disabled vehicle, combined with the winch cable for dragging and repositioning. For overturned or ditch-fallen vehicles, the crane boom can be used to lift and right the vehicle before towing. All lifting, extending, and winching actions are driven by the onboard hydraulic system, controllable from the cab or via a remote handle. After the operation, the equipment is retracted, and the vehicle can drive normally on the road.
**Application Areas**
1. Urban Roads: Emergency repair of broken-down vehicles on city streets, towing and clearing illegally parked vehicles.
2. Highway Administration: Towing accident vehicles on highways, emergency road clearance and unblocking.
3. Auto Repair and Rescue: On-site towing by repair shops, transport of disabled private vehicles for maintenance.
4. Underground Parking Garages: Rescue and towing of low-clearance vehicles in confined underground spaces.
5. Traffic Enforcement: Forced towing of illegally parked vehicles obstructing traffic, handling of traffic accident scenes.