USA 88,000lbs DTU Fifth Wheel Detachable Towing Unit – 40-Ton Modular Wrecker System with Hydraulic Underlift for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Recovery

Engineered for professional heavy-duty vehicle recovery, the USA 88,000lbs DTU (Detachable Towing Unit) is a modular fifth wheel wrecker system that converts standard semi-tractors into powerful 40-ton recovery vehicles. Featuring a 40-ton lifting capacity (88,000 lbs), hydraulic underlift with wheel-lift, telescopic boom, hydraulic winch system, outriggers and stabilizers, and Quick Link Attachment for fast hook-up, this system eliminates the need for a dedicated wrecker chassis, offering significant cost savings and unmatched fleet flexibility.

The USA 88,000lbs DTU is a professional-grade modular wrecker system designed for towing companies, highway departments, municipal fleets, construction operations, and port facilities requiring heavy-duty vehicle recovery capability. Unlike traditional integrated wreckers that require a dedicated chassis and significant capital investment, a DTU offers fleet operators the flexibility to use existing road tractors for both freight hauling and vehicle recovery. The DTU attaches to your tractor using the existing fifth-wheel plate - the same coupling mechanism used for semi-trailers. The unit features a kingpin that locks into the fifth-wheel, combined with a front lockdown bracket that secures the unit firmly to the tractor frame. Once mounted, the DTU provides a fully functional wrecker system including hydraulic underlift (wheel-lift) for lifting and towing disabled vehicles, telescopic boom for uprighting overturned vehicles, hydraulic winch system for controlled pulling operations, and outriggers and stabilizers for safe lifting. The entire attachment process typically takes 15-30 minutes. With 88,000lbs (40-ton) capacity, this DTU handles buses, semi-trucks, RVs, and heavy equipment.

• 88,000lbs (40-Ton) Lifting Capacity: Handles buses, semi-trucks, RVs, and heavy equipment. 45,000 lbs lift rating fully extended at 140-in, 24,000 lbs at max reach.
• Fifth-Wheel Mounting System: Uses existing fifth-wheel plate - no chassis modification required. Kingpin locks into fifth-wheel with front lockdown bracket for stability. Wet line kit supplies hydraulic power from tractor's PTO system.
• Quick Link Attachment System: Fast hook-up and detachment. Reduces changeover time to 15-30 minutes.
• Hydraulic Underlift (Wheel-Lift): Hydraulic wheel-lift system for lifting and towing disabled vehicles. Adjustable width and height for various vehicle types.
• Telescopic Boom: For uprighting overturned vehicles and heavy lifting operations.
• Hydraulic Winch System: Controlled pulling operations with heavy-duty wire rope. Powerful pulling capacity for recovery operations.
• Outriggers and Stabilizers: Safe lifting with wide stance for stability. Prevents tipping during heavy recovery operations.
• Wireless Remote Control System: Non-proportional remote control for safe distance operation.
• Parking Stand Attachments: Easy storage when not in use. Toolbox with stainless steel door covers for equipment storage.
• Durable Construction: High-strength steel construction for long-term durability. Designed for demanding recovery environments.

• Towing & recovery companies expanding heavy-duty services
• Highway and municipal fleets (snowplow, road maintenance, recovery)
• Construction and mining operations (heavy equipment recovery)
• Government tactical and logistical recovery
• Port and terminal operators (yard tractors, container handlers)
• Heavy truck, semi-truck, bus, and RV recovery