Sydney Towing & Tilt Tray Hire
Tow Truck and Tilt Tray Hire Across
North Sydney and the Northern Beaches
From the office towers of North Sydney and Chatswood to the leafy Upper North Shore and right out along the Northern Beaches, we tow and transport 24 hours a day.
Local Towing and Transport Across the North Shore and Northern Beaches
North Sydney is really three regions in one. There is the harbour-side commercial north around North Sydney, Chatswood and St Leonards, the leafy and hilly Upper North Shore, and the Northern Beaches strung along the peninsula. We tow and transport cars, 4WDs, prestige vehicles, machinery and plant across all three. Our tilt tray trucks lower to ground level to clear a car from a height-limited basement or a steep driveway without a scrape, and our flatbed trucks carry the heavier and awkward loads.
The north has been part of our run for more than 27 years, one of the core Sydney regions we cover, from the harbour towers to the top of the peninsula. We run 24 hours a day, and our drivers know the area, from the Warringah Freeway and Military Road to Pittwater Road and the Spit Bridge, so we plan the run around the traffic and turn up with the right truck. We also cover the neighbouring Sydney CBD across the bridge and the Hills District to the west, so a job that runs beyond the north is no problem.
Suburbs We Cover Across the North Shore and Northern Beaches
The north spreads a long way, and we cover all of it. If your suburb isn’t listed here, call our team, and we’ll confirm coverage straight away.
- North Sydney and the Lower North Shore: North Sydney, Chatswood, Macquarie Park and Seaforth.
- The Upper North Shore: Hornsby and St Ives.
- The Northern Beaches: Dee Why, Collaroy, Narrabeen, Newport, Avalon and Palm Beach.
What Towing Looks Like North of the Harbour
Each of those three areas asks something different of a tow truck, and we plan the job to match.
Harbour-side high-rise and basements
North Sydney, Chatswood and the St Leonards corridor are full of office and apartment towers with height-limited basements. Give us the clearance when you book, and we’ll send equipment that fits, then ease the vehicle out cleanly. Around Macquarie Park, we also handle forklift and equipment moves for the business park.
Steep, leafy streets on the Upper North Shore
St Ives, Hornsby and the streets around them are hilly and tree-lined, with long, steep driveways and bush blocks. We bring a truck suited to the grade and the access, and take the load low and slow where the driveway is tight.
On and off the Northern Beaches
The Northern Beaches run along a peninsula served by a handful of arterials, Pittwater Road, Warringah Road and Mona Vale Road, with the Spit Bridge the main pinch-point back toward the city. We plan recovery and transport around the traffic, and handle beach-side streets and the Brookvale industrial estate for machinery and plant moves.
Our Northern Sydney Towing Services
Wherever the job sits, north of the harbour or out on the peninsula, we match it to the right truck before leaving the depot. These are the five we run most across the north:
Car Towing
Damage-free transport for everyday and non-drivable cars, whether they’re boxed into a narrow Bondi side street or stuck in a Bondi Junction basement.
Learn MoreBreakdown Towing
Fast recovery when a car stops on the Eastern Distributor, Anzac Parade or a busy coastal clearway, cleared without holding up the traffic around it.
Learn MoreTilt Tray Hire
Fully operated tilt tray hire with low-angle loading for the steep prestige driveways around Rose Bay and Vaucluse, driver and rated restraints included.
Learn MoreForklift Transport
Forklifts, containers and warehouse equipment are moved around the Port Botany, Banksmeadow and Matraville freight estates.
Learn MoreRace Car Towing
Low, slow loading for lowered, prestige and race cars in the harbour suburbs, with no scraping on kerbs or steep driveways.
Learn MoreNeed a different towing service? Check out our full range of services, or give us a call and we’ll advise on the correct truck for the job.
Sydney’s Leading Towing Company
Our tilt tray and tow trucks reach right across North Sydney, the North Shore and the Northern Beaches, and out across NSW, from the harbour towers to Palm Beach.
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Why Northern Sydney customers choose Select Tilt Tray Group
Select Tilt Tray Group brings the equipment, drivers and response to handle the job properly across the North Shore and the Beaches.
What Our Customers Say
EXCELLENT Based on 26 reviews Posted on conthefruiter26 September 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We approached Select Tilt Tray Group to transport a 10T forklift from Sydney to Gloucester. The machine was collected without hassle and delivered to our workshop on schedule. Definitely the name in forklift transport, no one has the experience or equipment these guys do. Highly recommend 5 stars.Posted on Ryan Shou26 March 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great experience with Select Tilt Tray Group. Iain helped transport my forklift from Castle Hill to Seven Hills efficiently and safely. Impressed with the service and will definitely use them again. Highly recommend!Posted on Barb Lomas16 November 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you need this service you can’t go past Select Tilt Tray group. Excellent service and the friendliest guy. 5 stars isn’t enoughPosted on Alex Stephen15 August 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional, courteous and efficient. Best towing company I have worked with, I have zero hesitation recommending this business.Posted on Rebecca Eland13 July 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Many thanks to Claude and Jenny for transporting our shipping container and making sure it was positioned where we wanted it, so so happy. Seriously good service! Great price too!Posted on Pierre Filliez19 March 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Today, Rick delivered, with his tilt truck, an old caravan that we bought. He was very careful, and the van arrived perfectly well at our place. I am very pleased to share this review with everyone as we are very happy with ‘Select Tilt Tray Group’. The team is super friendly, the offer was fair and they were also very quick to do the delivery. Communication with them was super easy, phone calls and emails etc. We are very happy.Posted on Stef3 March 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys are legends (especially Swampy). I called them last minute to move a vintage coffee caravan and they fitted the job in ASAP at a great rate. Swampy went above and beyond in helping me get it into its new location.Posted on Jemma Carlisle30 September 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks much Colin, Chris and Rick. You’re overall service was fantastic. Massive thank you to Rick for being such a fantastic help with getting my caravan delivered from the Central Coast to Hunter Region. The continuous communication was very much appreciated. I’ll definitely recommend your company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cover all of North Sydney, the North Shore and the Northern Beaches?
Yes. We cover North Sydney and Chatswood, the Upper North Shore around Hornsby and St Ives, and the full Northern Beaches from Dee Why to Palm Beach. Call us to confirm your street.
Can you recover a car from a high-rise basement in North Sydney or Chatswood?
Yes. The office and apartment towers here have height-limited basements, so let us know the clearance when you book, and we’ll send equipment that fits and get the vehicle out cleanly.
Can you tow on the steep, narrow streets of the Upper North Shore?
Yes. The hilly, tree-lined streets and long bush-block driveways around St Ives and Hornsby are regular work for us. Tell us the access, and we’ll bring a truck suited to the grade.
Can you get a tow truck on and off the Northern Beaches in traffic?
Yes. We work the peninsula daily and plan around the Spit Bridge, Pittwater Road and Warringah Road bottlenecks, so we reach you and clear the run as efficiently as the traffic allows.
Can you recover a breakdown on the Warringah Freeway or Pittwater Road?
Yes. We provide safe breakdown recovery on the Warringah Freeway, Pacific Highway, Pittwater Road and the main northern routes. For urgent jobs, call our 24-hour emergency towing line directly.
Can you move forklifts or machinery around Macquarie Park or Brookvale?
Yes. We move forklifts, plant and equipment around the Macquarie Park business area and the Brookvale industrial estate, working with loading docks and site schedules.