VKT2.1

The VKT2.1 is a heavy-duty towing/recovery platform designed by Metro Tow Trucks for professional vehicle recovery and transport tasks. It features robust construction, significant load-handling capacity, and an integrated hydraulic system for efficient operation.

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Key Features & Highlights

  • The deck is engineered for large-scale loading operations, with a specific dimension and load specification listed on Metro’s site.

  • A drag winch system is included: the specification covers “Drag Winch Rating” and “Drag Wire Rope”.

  • The chassis uses heavy-duty materials, with fully specified “Chassis Specifications” and hydraulic system details (including “Type of Oil”).

  • Designed for commercial towing/recovery fleets requiring dependable performance under repeated loading/unloading cycles.

Typical Applications

  • Recovery of disabled or wrecked vehicles and transporting them to repair facilities.

  • Tow/transport operations requiring a strong, purpose-built platform for frequent use.

  • Fleets that demand reliable heavy-duty equipment built for rigorous conditions.

Specifications

Maximum Rated Loads

  • Deck Rating, kg (40000)
  • Deck Rating (Main), kg (36300)
  • Deck Rating (Upper), kg (3700)

Dimensions

  • Overall Length, mm (13348)
  • Overall Width, mm (2500)
  • Weight (Empty), kg (12764)

Deck Specification

  • Appx Deck Height, mm (1000)
  • Upper Deck Height, mm (1658)
  • Deck Length (Main Deck), mm (9900)
  • Deck Length (Upper Deck), mm (2812)
  • Deck Width, mm (2500)
  • Deck Thickness (Main), mm (6)
  • Deck Thickness (Upper), mm (6)
  • Deck Material (Steel)
  • Types of cargo security (12xTwist Lock Container; 28xChain Tie Downs 12mm; 4xChain Tie Downs 16mm)
  • Max Tilt Angle Deck/Beavertail/Rail, deg (8.5)
  • Stroke Sliding Axles, mm (5201)

Drag Winch Rating

  • Winch Type (Planetary)
  • Quantity, pc(s) (1)
  • Pulling force, kg (8000)

Drag Wire Rope

  • Work Load Limit (each line), kg (4600)
  • Construction (7x19)
  • Diameter, mm (16)
  • Length, m (60)

Chassis Specifications

  • Quantity Axle(s), pc(s) (3)
  • Rating Axle (Each), kg (11000)
  • Suspension (Pneumatic)
  • Brakes (Air, ABS)
  • Tire (235/75R17.5)
  • Rim (R17.5x6.75 (PCD 10x225))
  • Hitch Type (Semi KingPin Ø50mm)
  • King Pin Setback (Radius), mm (662(1371))
  • King Pin Height (1318)
  • Swing Clearence, mm (1821)
  • Landing Gear (FUWA FW28 (2xSpeeds;28000kg))
  • GVWR (52764)

Hydraulic System

  • Operating Pressure, bar (203)
  • Hydraulic Line Burst Pressure, bar (1320)
  • System Flow, LPM (80)
  • System Capacity, L (28)
  • System Capacity, L (44)
  • Reservoir Capacity, L (35)

Type of Oil

  • -17°C to 40°C / 0°F to 104°F (Mobilfluid 424)
  • -40°C to -17°C / -40°F to 0°F (Mobile DTE 10 Excel 32M)

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