FB-5

Ultimate Economy

The FB-5 may be our entry-level model, but it delivers far more capability than you’d expect.

With a robust 3.6-ton deck capacity—significantly higher than typical 2-ton units—the FB-5 lets your fleet handle more vehicles, more efficiently, and at a much lower investment cost.

Ideal for expanding your fleet without breaking the budget, the FB-5 makes light-duty truck transport effortless and reliable. A smart, economical way to boost your towing capacity.

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Ultimate Economy

The FB-5 may be our entry-level model, but it delivers far more capability than you’d expect.

With a robust 3.6-ton deck capacity—significantly higher than typical 2-ton units—the FB-5 lets your fleet handle more vehicles, more efficiently, and at a much lower investment cost.

Ideal for expanding your fleet without breaking the budget, the FB-5 makes light-duty truck transport effortless and reliable. A smart, economical way to boost your towing capacity.

Unit weight without chassis: 2215 kg

Standard Features

  • Deck length of 5943 mm (19.5′)
  • 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

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 (3600)
  • Overall Deck Length, mm (5936)
  • Top Deck Length, mm (5365)
  • Overall Deck Width, mm (2438)
  • Deck Width (inside), mm (2432)
  • Deck Thickness, mm (3)
  • Deck Tilt Angle, deg (12)

Drag Winch Rating

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

Drag Wire Rope

  • Work Load Limit (each line), kg (1300)
  • Construction (7x19)
  • Diameter, mm (11)
  • Length, m (30)

Underlift Rating

  • Retracted Capacity (to center wheel lift), kg (1800)
  • Retracted distance to center wheel lift, mm
  • Extended Capacity (to center wheel lift), kg (900)
  • Extended distance to center wheel lift, mm (1460)
  • Negative tilt angle, deg (12)
  • 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 (1300)
  • Construction (7x19)
  • Diameter, mm (11)
  • Length, m (30)

Hydraulic System

  • Operating Pressure, bar (203)
  • Hydraulic Line Burst Pressure, bar(1320)
  • System Flow, LPM (60)
  • System Capacity, L (15)
  • System Capacity, L (23)
  • Reservoir Capacity, L (28)

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) (1x3600)
  • Rear axle(s) weight (min) (1x6100)
  • Recommended GVW (min), kg (8000)
  • Recommended Tire Size (R19.5 Low Prof)
  • Clear CA, mm (3015)

Unit Weight, kg (2215)

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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