4th Wheel Loader - Steck Manufacturing

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Steck Manufacturing
• Model Number: 71480
• Weight: 30 lbs
• Platform Dimensions: 24" x 14"
• Construction Materials: Hardened aluminum fabricated platform, polypropylene roller wheels.
• Wheel Dimensions: Two 4" x 10" polypropylene roller wheels.
• Axle Diameter: 1 inch
• Load Capacity: Up to 5 tons
• Included Shims: One 10" x 10" x 3" and one 10" x 10" x 1-1/2" polypropylene interlocking shim blocks.
• Included Fasteners: 6 ft x 3/16" chain, hand-adjustable screw-type load binder, 3/8" extension nut.

Key Features

• Durable Construction: Built with a tough, hardened aluminum platform and polypropylene roller wheels, ensuring robust performance and longevity in demanding environments.
• High Load Capacity: Engineered to safely support and secure vehicles weighing up to 5 tons, accommodating a wide range of cars and light trucks.
• Versatile Shim System: Includes two interlocking polypropylene shim blocks (1.5" and 3" thick) that fit securely into a recessed pocket. These shims allow for adjustable vehicle height and stable positioning of damaged components. A 3-inch slot cutout is designed for secure lower control arm nesting.
• Multi-Point Attachment: Features six 5/8" holes for mini-J hooks, providing multiple secure points for loading assistance and vehicle attachment.
• Integrated Securing System: Supplied with a durable chain and load binder, enabling technicians to firmly secure the loader to the vehicle for enhanced stability during transport.
• Designed for Damaged Wheels: A large 10" x 10" recessed pocket is specifically crafted to accommodate wheels with broken brakes or those that are locked, facilitating safe handling.
• Easy Handling: The lightweight 30 lb design, coupled with two integrated handles, allows for effortless positioning under vehicles and convenient storage.
• All-Terrain Mobility: Polypropylene roller wheels are designed to perform effectively across various surfaces, including gravel and dirt, ensuring consistent movement.

Applications

• Tow Truck Operations: Indispensable for tow truck drivers to safely load and secure vehicles with compromised components such as broken ball joints, lost wheels, locked wheels or brakes, collision damage, and control arm failures onto roll-back wreckers.
• Automotive Repair & Body Shops: Enables mechanics and body technicians to precisely steer and guide damaged vehicles into repair bays, onto lifts, or frame racks for necessary service.
• Vehicle Recovery: Serves as an effective tool for moving cars that are immobile due to severe wheel or suspension damage and cannot be towed or driven conventionally.
• Flexible Use: The unit functions effectively whether a wheel is present or entirely missing, adapting to diverse damage scenarios.

Benefits

• Damage Prevention: Significantly reduces the risk of further damage to disabled vehicles and prevents potential harm to the tow truck's bed during loading and transport.
• Enhanced Safety: Offers a stable and secure platform for compromised vehicles, greatly improving safety for tow truck operators, mechanics, and technicians.
• Increased Efficiency: Streamlines the loading, unloading, and positioning processes, leading to considerable time savings for professionals in towing and automotive repair.
• Versatile Handling: Provides a adaptable solution for a broad spectrum of vehicle damage situations, from a single lost wheel to extensive collision impact.
• Improved Maneuverability: Facilitates precise positioning and steering of otherwise immobile vehicles, even on challenging or uneven terrain like gravel or dirt.
• Long-lasting Investment: Constructed from robust and durable materials, ensuring reliable performance and a long operational lifespan in demanding professional environments.