Large Commercial Vehicles
Heavy Vehicle Towing Sydney
24/7 heavy vehicle towing and commercial recovery across Sydney and surrounding NSW suburbs.
24/7 Heavy Vehicle Recovery in Sydney
Heavy vehicle towing covers the recovery and relocation of commercial vehicles, plant and oversized loads that sit beyond the limits of a standard tow truck. Our team handles rigid trucks, articulated combinations, prime movers, buses, civil machinery and oversized freight using our heavy tilt trays and prime movers with low loaders.
Select Tilt Tray Group has spent more than 30 years moving heavy commercial vehicles across Sydney and the wider NSW road network. Every job is matched to the correct equipment, restraint and route before we mobilise, and our dispatch line is staffed around the clock for breakdown work. Whether the job is an emergency recovery or a scheduled relocation, our heavy-duty towing is matched to the weight, dimensions and access of each vehicle.
For lighter loads and standard commercial vehicles, our team also covers truck towing across the same service footprint. Loads that exceed standard road dimensions and mass limits are handled under our oversized load transport service. Heavy vehicle work runs alongside the rest of our Sydney towing services, so jobs needing more than one unit are dispatched from the same team.
Our Heavy Vehicle Towing Process, Step by Step
Every heavy tow follows the same four-step process. The structure protects the asset, reduces operational downtime and keeps the movement compliant with NSW heavy vehicle regulations.
1. Load assessment
Our dispatch team confirms the vehicle make, model, laden weight, dimensions and the site access conditions at both ends of the job. Where access is constrained, a controller is sent ahead to assess clearance.
2. Equipment selection
Based on the assessment, our team allocates the right unit from the fleet, typically a lazy axle or heavy tilt tray carrying up to 14 tonnes, or a prime mover with a low loader carrying up to 24 tonnes.
3. Secure loading
Loading is carried out by controlled winching or self-loading under power, depending on the vehicle. Compliant restraints, chains and ratchet straps are applied and verified before the unit leaves the site.
4. Regulated transport
Movement is completed in line with NSW heavy vehicle regulations, including bridge and route restrictions, with permits arranged for oversized loads where applicable.
Our Heavy Towing Capabilities
Our heavy fleet covers the full range of commercial recovery and planned transport work across Sydney. Each unit matches a specific load profile, and the table below indicates the weight bands each typically handles.
Vehicles and loads we transport
- Rigid trucks: Specialist body-type trucks that exceed standard recovery limits are moved on a lazy axle or heavy tilt tray.
- Prime movers and trailers: Transported on our low loaders or heavy tilt trays, depending on configuration, weight and damage.
- Buses and coaches:Route service, school and long-distance vehicles handled on our low loader trailers, including depot and kerb-side pick-up.
- Construction and civil equipment: Excavators, rollers and skid steers are transported on low-loader trailers under compliant restraint.
- Industrial machinery: Plant and production equipment moved between sites and yards, with options matched to weight, dimensions and ground clearance.
- Over-dimension and overmass loads (subject to permits): Route, height, width and timing are assessed individually, with pilot vehicles arranged where required.
Fleet weight bands at a glance
| Fleet unit | Typical load profile | Approx. capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lazy axle and heavy tilt trays | Rigid trucks and mid-weight machinery | 8 to 14 tonnes |
| Prime movers with low loaders | Plant, civil machinery, buses and oversized loads | 10 to 24 tonnes |
Note: All figures are indicative. Every job is assessed against vehicle weight, dimensions, ground clearance and site access before equipment is dispatched.
Heavy Vehicle Towing and Recovery
Our heavy tilt trays handle large commercial vehicles and plant, with rated restraint sized to the load. Send us the weight and we’ll confirm the truck.
Industries We Work With Across Sydney
Our heavy towing fleet supports commercial customers across the industries that rely on heavy vehicles every day. The work runs from one-off breakdown recovery to standing arrangements with fleet operators who need a known dispatch team they can call at any hour.
Logistics and freight operators
Linehaul carriers, courier fleets and warehousing operators use our team for breakdown recovery and planned relocations of rigid trucks, prime movers and trailer combinations. Same-day response is the standard for active fleet jobs.
Construction and civil contractors
Site managers and operators rely on our low loaders and heavy tilt trays to move plant between projects. Our team coordinates with site access conditions, including bridge limits and load-restricted streets common in Sydney’s construction corridors.
Plant hire and machinery yards
Plant hire yards send machinery to customer sites and bring it back, sometimes on the same day. Our fleet covers excavators, rollers, skid steers and the larger civil units, with restraint matched to each machine. For specialist movements, our team also runs a dedicated machinery transport service.
Council and government
Local councils, transport authorities and emergency services use our team for heavy vehicle recovery, asset relocation and infrastructure works. We are familiar with public sector contracting requirements and site access protocols.
Roadside assistance and breakdown providers
Motor clubs and roadside operators refer heavy commercial jobs to our team where the load exceeds the capacity of a standard recovery operator. 24-hour dispatch keeps response times short, including overnight and public holidays.
Commercial Heavy Vehicle Towing Across Sydney & NSW
Heavy vehicle work runs across Sydney and the surrounding NSW suburbs, with regular jobs in Western Sydney, the Inner West, South Sydney and the major industrial corridors.
Commercial Truck
Breakdown Recovery
Fleet Transfers
Between Depots
Bus Relocation
& Recovery
Heavy Vehicle
Recovery
Scheduled Heavy
Transport Projects
Our team works closely with logistics providers, construction contractors and commercial fleet operators, and our knowledge of freight routes, access restrictions, bridge limits and heavy vehicle regulations allows us to plan safe and efficient movements.
Where required, we coordinate with site managers and comply with access, height and weight restrictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as heavy towing?
Heavy vehicle towing covers the recovery or transport of commercial vehicles, typically over 4.5 tonnes laden weight, including rigid trucks, prime movers, buses, construction plant and oversized loads. Anything beyond the limit of a standard tilt tray, or anything that needs a heavy tilt tray or a prime mover with a low loader, falls into the heavy category.
Do you tow B-doubles, prime movers and articulated combinations?
What is the maximum weight you can tow?
Can you move loads that exceed standard road limits?
Yes. Our team handles oversized load transport for loads that exceed standard width, height or mass limits, using tilt tray and heavy haulage equipment matched to the load. Each movement is assessed against the dimensions, weight and route before we confirm a booking, and quoted individually.
How much does heavy vehicle towing cost in Sydney?
Pricing depends on vehicle weight, location, access conditions and whether the job is recovery or scheduled. Send the vehicle make, model, laden weight and pick-up and drop-off addresses for a written quote, or call our team on 02 9545 3464 for an indicative figure.