Quick Rear Tow of Small Rigid Truck | Breakdown Recovery in Melbourne
Simple breakdown recovery operation.Red Tow completed a quick rear tow of a small rigid truck following a breakdown in Melbourne, Victoria. With no air supply required and no tail shaft removal needed, this was a straightforward hook-up and go recovery, using the correct underlift setup and secure attachment points to ensure safe transport without further damage. Even simple recoveries require professional equipment, correct procedures, and experienced […]
Two Salvage Trailer Recoveries in One Day | Pickles to Laverton
Complex salvage recovery operations in one day.Red Tow completed two separate salvage trailer recoveries for the same client, transporting damaged trailers from Pickles to Laverton, Victoria. The first recovery involved a damaged agricultural trailer with severe impact damage, where the chassis was bent, making a standard tow impossible. A controlled rear tow was used to safely relocate the unit. The second recovery […]
Severely Damaged Semi Trailer Reverse Tow Relocation | Pickles Tullamarine to Marnoo VIC
In this video, Red Tow undertakes a challenging heavy salvage relocation involving a severely damaged semi trailer, transported from Pickles Auctions in Tullamarine to Marnoo, Victoria, a rural town located beyond St Arnaud. This recovery highlights the level of planning, experience, and specialised equipment required when dealing with major accident-damaged transport assets. The semi trailer had sustained extensive damage following a rear-end […]
Crane Loading Two 6×3 m Portable Buildings onto an Extended SuperTilt
At Red Tow, we regularly handle complex lifts and transport tasks that require the right equipment, planning, and experience. This job involved the crane loading of two 6×3 metre portable buildings onto our extended SuperTilt trailer, preparing them for safe onward transport. Portable buildings of this size are not a simple lift-and-go operation. Each unit must be assessed for lifting […]
Salvage Relocation of a Wrecked DAF Prime Mover – SuperTilt & Crane Truck in Action
At Red Tow, we are often called to manage difficult relocations where standard towing equipment simply won’t do the job. Recently, we were engaged by Manheim Auctions in Laverton to load and transport a badly wrecked DAF prime mover. With the vehicle heavily damaged and unable to roll or steer, this job required the combined effort of our SuperTilt […]
SuperTilt Precision: Repositioning a Loaded 40ft Container in a Tight Yard
Not every transport job is about long hauls on the highway. Sometimes the real challenge is moving heavy, awkward loads into tight spaces. That’s exactly what Red Tow was called out for recently—repositioning a fully loaded 40ft shipping container into a narrow slot on a small yard in Melbourne’s west. The Challenge: Space and Weight […]
Why You Need an Accredited Towing Operator for Salvage Asset Removal
Purchasing a salvage asset—whether it’s a truck, trailer, or piece of machinery—can be a smart business decision. However, removing a damaged or non-roadworthy item from an auction site isn’t as simple as just driving it away. Due to strict Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws and road safety regulations, only an accredited towing operator can legally remove these assets. At Red Tow, […]
How to Transport anything that Rolls on Wheels but can not be Towed behind a Vehicle on Public Roads
Transporting vehicles or equipment that rolls on wheels but cannot legally or safely be towed on public roads is a common challenge for many businesses and private owners. Whether it’s a damaged truck, bus, caravan, trailer, motorhome, or piece of machinery, these items often look towable but fail to meet the roadworthy standards required for safe towing. That’s […]
Red Tow to the Rescue: TiltSlide Breakdown in Brooklyn
When heavy machinery breaks down, every minute counts. That was exactly the case when a TiltSlide broke down in Brooklyn, bringing work to a standstill and delaying an entire rigging and crane crew waiting on a critical part—the spreader for a container handler. These situations demand quick action, and Red Tow was called in to […]