The cost of a used tow truck varies depending on the age of the truck and the mileage that the truck has been driven. vehicles.oodle.com/used-vehicles/for-sale/tow-trucks/ can give you an idea of the cost.
Tow trucks can cost thousands or tens of thousands to build. Companys can usually get wholesale prices and may build them at cheaper prices.
On average you can expect to pay about $50000 for a brand new tow truck with limited options. You can find a great selection of new and used tow trucks at www.towx.com.
Depending on whee you live you can visit your local truck dealer and may be able to find used tow trucks. You can also visit fleetsaleswest.com where they carry a large inventory of used tow trucks for sale.
You can find used tow trucks for sale by visiting autotrader.com or houseofwreckers.com. There are also many for sell on ebay.com!
How much a tow truck can tow depends on the kind of tow truck or tow truck chassis is used. A few examples of types of tow trucks are boom, hook and chain, wheel lift, flatbed, and integrated.
If you are in the Northwest, fleetsaleswest.com is a great place to check out. They sell new and used tow trucks. Fleetsaleswest also lease tow trucks and custom build them.
Tow trucks are only available in The Lost And Damned and unless you have a mod, they cannot tow cars, not even in a mission
There are many websites that has listing for current tow trucks for sales. Some of these places are www.usedtowtrucksforsale.org and vehicles.oodle.com/used-vehicles/for-sale/tow-trucks
Tow trucks generally hook up to the car with the tow cable and they will pull the car and 2 wheels will ride on the road. A flatbed tow truck will use the tow cable to pull the car up on the bed and let it ride there.
Tow trucks, including heavy-duty models like wrecker trucks, are designed to handle various vehicles, including commercial Mack trucks. They are equipped with powerful winches, sturdy equipment, and specialized attachments, and their proper use ensures safety and prevents damage.
The Dodge Ram is used for a foundation for many tow trucks.
The website www.fleetsaleswest.com offers used tow trucks as well as other work vehicles. I would also suggest looking at the local classifieds for auto auctions or individuals selling a tow truck.