FB-5 HD

The FB-5 HD is a heavy‐duty flat‐bed/rollback tow truck body designed for transporting vehicles and equipment, offering stronger load capacity than the standard FB-5. It is built to handle more demanding transport tasks, offering a robust solution for fleet operators needing higher performance in a flatbed/rollback format.

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Key Features & Highlights

  • Enhanced deck rating compared to the standard FB-5 (which is listed at approx 3.6 ton deck rating).

  • Flat-bed design suitable for loading cars, light trucks or other disables vehicles, with structural reinforcement and recovery‐grade build.

  • Likely incorporates features like winch, tie‐down points, possibly tilt bed or slide mechanism, heavy duty frame and stronger axles to support the “HD” designation.

  • Built by Metro Tow Trucks, which emphasises “Built by operators. Engineered for the world.”

  • Intended for fleet recovery/transport operations where a lighter full recovery unit (rotator) is not required, but more than basic transport is needed.

Typical Use Cases

  • Transporting vehicles (cars/SUVs/light commercial) that cannot drive or need to be loaded/recovered onto a flat‐bed.

  • Fleet transport operations where many vehicles need movement and higher load capacity flatbeds are beneficial.

  • Recovery operators wanting a cost‐effective heavy‐duty flat‐bed alternative to full‐blown rotator or recovery truck.

Line Drawing

NOTE: Axle configuration is subject to local laws and regulations. All information in this document is for reference purposes only. Optional configuration might be shown.

Specifications

Underlift Specifications

  • Retracted capacity 1.8 ton (4,000 lbs.)
  • Extended capacity 0.9 ton (2,000 lbs.)
  • Negative tilt angle -15°
  • Tow Rating 4.5 ton (10,000 lbs)

Deck Specifications

  • Deck length 5943 mm (19.5′)
  • Deck rating 3.6 ton (8,000 lbs)
  • Deck Tilt Angle 15°

Vehicle Recommendations

  • Front axle(s) weight (min) 3.1 ton (7,000 lbs)
  • Rear axle(s) weight (min) 6.1 ton (13,500 lbs)
  • Recommended tire size R 19.5 Low profile
  • Clear CA 3353 mm (132”)

Winch Specifications

  • Quantity 1 pcs
  • Pulling force (on 1st layer) 4 ton (8,800 lbs)
  • Winch type Worm gear
  • Cable length 10 mm x 30 m (3/8″ x 100′)

Some optional equipment may be shown.

All ratings are based on structural and design factors only. Vehicle chassis capacity and capabilities can vary significantly, affecting the overall performance and rating of the unit. All chassis specifications are minimums, heavier specifications may be required depending on chassis and equipment weights. Please contact your nearest distributor for additional information.

Metro Tow Trucks Co. reserves the right to change, improve or modify products, which may change the specifications, models and feature availability at any time without notice and without obligation. Please contact your nearest distributor for additional information.

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