Recovery Truck Hire
Professional vehicle recovery solutions with nationwide delivery
Recovery Truck
Our recovery trucks are designed for efficient and safe vehicle transportation. Whether you need to transport a broken-down vehicle, move a non-running car, or deliver a vehicle to a new location, our recovery trucks provide the perfect solution with their hydraulic tilt bed and powerful winch system.
Key Specifications
- Winch Capacity: 3,500kg
- Bed Length: 5.5m
- Hydraulic Tilt Bed
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Transmission: Manual
- License Required: Standard B
Features and Benefits
Hydraulic Tilt Bed
The hydraulic tilt bed allows for easy loading and unloading of vehicles, even those that are non-running. The smooth tilting action ensures safe loading without causing damage to the vehicle being transported.
Powerful Winch System
Equipped with a 3,500kg capacity winch, our recovery trucks can easily pull vehicles onto the bed, even in challenging situations. The winch system includes safety features to ensure controlled loading.
Secure Tie-Down Points
Multiple tie-down points along the bed allow for secure fastening of vehicles during transport, ensuring they remain stable and safe throughout the journey, even on uneven roads.
Easy to Drive
Despite their specialized function, our recovery trucks are designed to be user-friendly and can be driven on a standard B license. They feature good visibility and responsive handling for safe operation.
Versatile Applications
Suitable for transporting cars, light vans, and even some specialized vehicles. The versatile design makes these trucks ideal for a wide range of recovery and transportation needs.
Comprehensive Equipment
Each recovery truck comes equipped with essential tools and equipment for vehicle recovery, including wheel straps, safety chains, and warning lights to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Ideal Uses
Our recovery trucks are versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications
Breakdown Recovery
Perfect for recovering broken-down vehicles from roadsides, parking lots, or other locations and transporting them to repair facilities or desired destinations.
Vehicle Transportation
Ideal for transporting vehicles over long distances, such as when purchasing a car from another city or relocating vehicles between business locations.
Classic Car Movement
Suitable for safely transporting classic or valuable vehicles to shows, exhibitions, or new owners, providing protection from road wear and potential damage.
Auction Vehicle Collection
Great for collecting vehicles purchased at auctions, especially those that may not be immediately roadworthy or require transportation without adding mileage.
Dealership Transfers
Ideal for car dealerships needing to transfer vehicles between locations or deliver vehicles to customers without adding unnecessary mileage to new cars.
Non-Running Vehicle Movement
Perfect for moving non-running vehicles, project cars, or partially dismantled vehicles that cannot be driven but need to be relocated.
Important Information
Licensing Requirements
Our recovery trucks can be driven on a standard B car license, as they fall under the 3.5-tonne weight category. However, when loaded with a vehicle, the combined weight may require a different license category depending on the vehicle being transported.
Safe Loading Practices
Proper loading and securing of vehicles is essential for safe transportation. Our team will provide a full demonstration of how to correctly use the winch, tilt bed, and tie-down systems before you drive away. Always adhere to the weight limits and safety guidelines.
Included in Rental
All our recovery truck rentals include comprehensive insurance, 24/7 breakdown cover, and unlimited mileage. We also provide free nationwide delivery and collection, making your rental experience as convenient as possible. Each truck comes with essential recovery equipment.
What Our Customers Say
Robert Taylor
Classic Car Collector
"I used the recovery truck to transport my vintage Jaguar to a car show. The hydraulic tilt bed made loading easy and gentle, and the tie-down points kept it secure throughout the journey. Excellent service and a perfect vehicle for the job."
Lisa Johnson
Car Dealership Manager
"We regularly hire recovery trucks from RentalTruck.co.uk for our dealership transfers. The trucks are always in excellent condition, and the free delivery service saves us time and hassle. The winch system makes loading non-runners a breeze."
James Wilson
Mechanic
"As a mobile mechanic, I occasionally need to transport customers' vehicles back to my workshop. The recovery truck from RentalTruck.co.uk is perfect for this - easy to drive, simple to operate, and comes with all the equipment I need. Highly recommended."