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5 recovery jobs that may need a rotator
A rotator is a heavy recovery truck with a rotating boom. It can help lift or reach a vehicle when the position, load or surrounding space makes recovery difficult. Hadley’s fleet includes 50- and 75-ton rotators. Here are five situations where the recovery team may use one.
At a glance. A rollover, shifted load or difficult vehicle position may call for a rotator. Describe the scene to dispatch. The recovery team will assess the equipment and method needed.
The five jobs
A rollover
A truck or bus on its side needs a recovery plan before it can be towed. A rotator may help lift and reposition the vehicle, depending on its condition and load.
A shifted or spilled load
Cargo movement can affect the stability of a truck or trailer. Recovery may involve supporting the vehicle and arranging for the load to be handled.
A vehicle over an embankment
A slope, ditch or barrier can limit access. A rotator’s reach may help the team recover the vehicle from an accessible position.
Limited space beside a vehicle
A truck at a loading dock or between buildings may be difficult to approach. A rotating boom can provide options for working from the side.
Vehicles caught together
A collision may leave vehicles pinned or resting against each other. The team assesses how to separate and recover them before towing.
Calling about a recovery
Tell dispatch the location, vehicle type and what happened. Include any trailer, load or obstacle you can describe from a safe position. Let us know if emergency crews are already there. Call 911 for injuries or an immediate danger.
Rotator recoveryA heavy vehicle that has broken down
A truck, bus or RV may need heavy-duty towing without a complex recovery. Tell us whether it is upright and accessible, and describe any damage. Our team can assess the towing arrangement.
Heavy-duty towingSources
Talk with Hadley
Call dispatch for help now. For a planned move, send a request and our team will get in touch to discuss it.
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