FB-20

Heavy Duty Platform

With an impressive 18-ton capacity, the FB-20 is built to carry almost anything you put on it.
Its heavy-duty wheel lift and reinforced platform give you the confidence to take on virtually any call—from large trucks to demanding recovery jobs.

The oversized deck provides the space and stability needed for bigger loads, all while maintaining exceptional reliability. And despite its power and performance, the FB-20 remains surprisingly affordable, making it one of the best high-capacity investments for any fleet.

A true powerhouse designed to handle it all.

Unit weight without chassis: 6,500 kg (14,300 lbs)

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Heavy Duty Platform

With an impressive 18-ton capacity, the FB-20 is built to carry almost anything you put on it.
Its heavy-duty wheel lift and reinforced platform give you the confidence to take on virtually any call—from large trucks to demanding recovery jobs.

The oversized deck provides the space and stability needed for bigger loads, all while maintaining exceptional reliability. And despite its power and performance, the FB-20 remains surprisingly affordable, making it one of the best high-capacity investments for any fleet.

A true powerhouse designed to handle it all.

Unit weight without chassis: 6,500 kg (14,300 lbs)

Standard Features

  • Choose your deck length from 7315 mm (24′) to 9144 mm (30′)
  • Standard width of 2463 mm (97”)
  • One 914 mm (36”) side toolbox
  • Independent light pylon
  • Chrome door handle
  • Driver and passenger side manual controls
  • Safety chains

Options

  • Wireless remote control
  • 1828 mm (72″) side box
  • 2590 mm (102″) Wide bed
  • Frame forks
  • Wheel lift receivers for single / double tires
  • Removable rails
  • Full recovery tool package
  • Custom storage system
  • Front push bumper
  • XP, X-shape side puller
  • In cab controls
  • Full size LED light bar
  • LED – working lights, strobe lights, lights inside toolbox
  • Custom painting
  • Installation services and extended warranty
  • Tow operators education & training

Reference Table

Minimum cab to axle clearance by deck length.

  • 7315 mm (24′) 4216 mm (166”)
  • 7620 mm (25′) 4318 mm (170”)
  • 7924 mm (26′) 4622 mm (174”)
  • 8534 mm (28′) 4826 mm (190”)
  • 8839 mm (29′) 5029 mm (198”)
  • 9144 mm (30′) 5232 mm (206”)
  • 8678 mm (28.5′) 6000 mm (236′)

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

Deck

  • Deck Rating, kg (18000)
  • Overall Deck Length, mm (8683)
  • Top Deck Length, mm (8127)
  • Overall Deck Width, mm (2590)
  • Deck Width (inside), mm (2438)
  • Deck Thickness, mm (6)
  • Deck Tilt Angle, deg (11)

Drag Winch Rating

  • Winch Type (Planetary)
  • Quantity , pc(s) (1)
  • Pulling force, kg (10000)

Drag Wire Rope

  • Work Load Limit (each line), kg (6200)
  • Construction (6x36 IWR)
  • Diameter, mm (19)
  • Length, m (60)

Underlift Rating

  • Retracted Capacity (to center wheel lift), kg (15800)
  • Retracted distance to center wheel lift, mm
  • Extended Capacity (to center wheel lift), kg (7900)
  • Extended distance to center wheel lift, mm (2178)
  • Negative tilt angle, deg (11)
  • Tow Rating, kg (4500)

Tire Lift Rating

  • Lifting Capacity (each arm), kg (5600)
  • Lifting Capacity (total), kg (11300)
  • Towing Capacity, kg (20000)

5th wheel adapter

  • Lifting Capacity, kg (6800)
  • Towing Capacity, kg (11300)

Pintle Hook Ball Hitch

  • 2" (50mm) Ball Hitch, kg (4500)
  • Pintle Hook, kg (7200)
  • Gross Trailer Weight Max. vertical Load, kg (1300)

Front Side Puller

  • Winch Type (Worm)
  • Quantity, pc(s) (1)
  • Pulling force, kg (4000)

Drag Belly Wire Rope

  • Work Load Limit (each line), kg (4600 (6200))
  • Construction (6x36 IWR)
  • Diameter, mm (16 (19))
  • Length, m (60)

Hydraulic System

  • Operating Pressure, bar (203)
  • Hydraulic Line Burst Pressure, bar(1320)
  • System Flow, LPM (80)
  • System Capacity, L (36)
  • System Capacity, L
  • Reservoir Capacity, L (150)

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)

Vehicle Recommendations

  • Front axle(s) weight (min) (1x6600)
  • Rear axle(s) weight (min) (1x10400 (2x10400))
  • Recommended GVW (min), kg (27500)
  • Recommended Tire Size (11R22.5)
  • Clear CA, mm (5898)

Unit Weight, kg (6348)

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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