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 […]
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 […]
12m Oversized Portable Building Transport | SuperTilt with 900mm Extension | Red Tow Melbourne
This project involved the loading and transport of a 12 metre long, 3.2 metre wide and 3.1 metre tall oversized portable building using our extendable SuperTilt system with a 900mm deck extension. The extended deck configuration allows safe handling of long modular structures by maintaining correct load support, balance and transport geometry throughout the loading […]
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 […]
Red Tow’s Crane Truck Loads and Delivers Tiny Home from Carrum Downs to Lovely Banks
40ft Container, Expandable Home, Pre-Fab Building, Portable Building, Tiny Home Transport using a SuperTilt Trailer
Transporting large, bulky items such as 40ft shipping containers, expandable homes, pre-fabricated buildings, portable offices, and tiny homes can be challenging. These items are often oversized, heavy, and difficult to load or unload without the right equipment. Whether you’re moving across Melbourne, regional Victoria, or interstate, Red Tow has the perfect solution. What Makes These Items Difficult to Move? […]