Australia’s First OMEGA Container Handler Relocation by Underlift Tow Truck – RED TOW Heavy
Red Tow has completed what we believe to be an Australian first — relocating an OMEGA empty container handler using a heavy underlift tow truck. Container handlers are large, specialised machines designed to lift and stack shipping containers around container yards, transport depots and logistics facilities. Moving this type of equipment presents a very different challenge […]
Challenging Tiny Home Crane Load, Transport & Precision Placement | Melbourne to Regional VIC
This project involved the complete relocation of a 6.0m x 3.2m tiny home / prefab module, including crane loading, transport, and precision placement at a rural property in regional Victoria. The operation required a coordinated approach combining lifting, transport logistics, and accurate final positioning to ensure the structure was placed safely onto prepared footings. Complex Rigging […]
40ft Container Delivery in Tight Access Using Driver-Side Sideload Operation
This project involved the positioning and delivery of a 40ft shipping container in a location with limited access and restricted manoeuvring space. The operation was carried out using a sideloader configured to operate exclusively from the driver’s side, requiring precise planning and controlled execution. Site Constraints and Challenges The working area presented multiple limitations: Due […]
Heavy Tow Setup and Airbag Suspension Management in Complex Recovery
This job required a full reassessment after an initial towing attempt by another operator was unable to proceed. What appeared to be a standard tow involved additional complexity due to mechanical factors and airbag suspension behaviour. Identifying Critical Risks Before any lifting was attempted, several risks were identified: Recognising these risks early allowed the operation […]
35 Ton Forklift Winched Onto Low Loader | Mack Titan Heavy Recovery in Sunshine
Today’s job in Sunshine, Victoria highlights the importance of using the right equipment and correct recovery techniques when handling heavy machinery. A 35-ton forklift needed to be loaded onto a low loader. Initial attempts using ramps were unsuccessful due to loss of traction and resistance from the incline, turning the situation into a recovery task. […]
SuperTilt Container Delivery – Why It Needs More Space Than a Sideloader
This project involved the transport and delivery of a 40ft shipping container using our SuperTilt trailer configuration. While many container deliveries are carried out using sideloaders, a SuperTilt setup offers a versatile transport solution for relocating containers, portable buildings, site offices, tiny homes and other oversized loads. However, one important operational factor is manoeuvring space. […]
One’s Trash is Another’s Treasure – Recovering a 30-Year-Old Seized Semi Heavy Tow by Red Tow Titan
Someone’s trash is another’s treasure. Red Tow was called to relocate a 30-year-old non-running truck and trailer combination that had been sitting idle for years. What appeared at first glance to be a simple relocation quickly became a technically demanding heavy recovery operation. Due to the vehicle’s age and prolonged inactivity, multiple mechanical components were […]
Specialised Trailer Towing Using Variable Drawbar Technology
Not all trailers are built the same and not all tow trucks can safely connect to them. At Red Tow Melbourne, we use a variable trailer drawbar attachment system fitted to our Mack Titan underlift, allowing safe and compliant towing of trailers equipped with 50mm tow couplings, 70mm tow couplings, Ringfeder couplings and custom or […]
Salvage 8×4 Iveco Acco Concrete Truck Recovery | Pickles Tullamarine
Red Tow completed a complex salvage recovery involving a rolled 8×4 Iveco Acco concrete truck at the Pickles Auctions Tullamarine salvage yard in Melbourne. The truck had suffered front and side impact damage and the recovery was made significantly more challenging by tight access, limited turning space, and restricted manoeuvring room within the yard. The situation was further complicated by set concrete remaining inside […]
Oversize Tiny Home Transport Melbourne | Wharf Unload, Assembly & SuperTilt Delivery to Vineyard
Specialist oversized transport and modular logistics operation in Victoria.Red Tow Melbourne completed a full tiny home import, preparation, and oversized transport project, managing the entire process from wharf collection through to final delivery at a private vineyard in Heathcote, Victoria. The prefabricated tiny home arrived in Melbourne on a flat rack shipping container and required specialist handling from the port. The […]