Tilt And Load Towing In Toronto: Vehicles And Equipment

Tilt and load service is useful for more than towing a car. It can help move equipment, machinery, crated cargo and large mechanic's toolboxes, as well as vehicles that have broken down or been damaged in a collision. It can also assist with loading suitable cargo onto another trailer or unloading it at its destination.

Norman Towing provides tilt and load towing services across Toronto, the GTA and Ontario. The loading method depends on the cargo, the truck or trailer being used and the space available at each location.

How Tilt And Load Works

A hydraulic deck tilts back to create a loading angle between the ground and the transport platform. Suitable vehicles or equipment can then be driven or winched aboard. Once the load is positioned, the deck returns to its transport position and the cargo is secured.

Equipment without working wheels, or cargo that cannot be winched, may need additional handling equipment. Tell dispatch how the load moves and whether there are approved lifting or attachment points.

Loading Onto A Trailer Or At A Loading Dock

Sometimes you need help loading rather than a complete road trip. For example, a vehicle may need to be transferred to a car hauler, or a piece of machinery may need to go onto a transport trailer.

With a compatible setup, tilt and load equipment can assist with transfers between ground level, a trailer and a loading dock. The operator must assess the receiving platform's height, available clearance, load capacity and the gap between surfaces. Not every trailer or dock can accept the same transfer arrangement.

Equipment And Cargo We Can Assess

• Forklifts, scissor lifts and suitable construction equipment.
• Industrial machinery and workshop equipment.
• Crated equipment and other secured cargo.
• Large mechanic's toolboxes, with drawers and contents secured for transport.
• Running, non-running and accident-damaged vehicles.

Send photographs and accurate measurements before booking. Suitability depends on the load's weight, dimensions, condition and securement requirements, together with access at pickup and delivery.

Accident-Damaged And Non-Running Vehicles

A damaged vehicle may have locked wheels, broken suspension or loose bodywork. Explain those issues when you call so the operator can plan how to load it. A tilt deck carries the vehicle off the road during transport, but additional loading aids may be needed to protect damaged parts or manage low clearance.

For a private property removal, call the municipal police non-emergency line serving the property's location first and confirm the applicable process. Read our Ontario private property towing guide before arranging removal.

When Tilt And Load Is A Good Fit

• You need equipment loaded onto a compatible trailer.
• You are moving machinery between workshops, warehouses or job sites.
• You need a planned transfer at a suitable loading dock.
• A damaged or disabled vehicle needs controlled loading and transport.

Larger or taller loads may call for a different trailer arrangement. Our guide to heavy equipment transportation, step-deck trailers and heavy haul explains the details to discuss before booking.

What To Send Before Booking

• The type of vehicle, machinery or cargo and its approximate weight.
• Its length, width and height, including attachments.
• Whether it runs, rolls, steers or has damage.
• The pickup and delivery addresses, access restrictions and available working space.
• Trailer or dock details if loading or unloading assistance is needed.

Book Tilt And Load Service

Call Norman Towing at 647 244 1129 or request service online. Send the pickup and delivery addresses, photographs, dimensions and weight so we can confirm suitable equipment, availability and pricing.