This 2017 Hino 258ALP is a used tow truck — also commonly called a rollback or flatbed wrecker — designed to recover and transport disabled, damaged, or impounded vehicles. Tow trucks of this type are workhorses of the roadside assistance, vehicle repossession, and automotive transport industries. Hino is a well-established Japanese commercial truck manufacturer with a long history of building medium- and heavy-duty trucks for freight, vocational, and specialty-body applications around the world.
Power comes from a Hino 7.7-litre engine rated at 220 horsepower, paired with an Allison five-speed automatic overdrive transmission and a 4.11 axle ratio. An exhaust brake is fitted, which is a practical asset when descending grades with a loaded bed. The truck rides on a 212-inch wheelbase with spring suspension and has a gross vehicle weight rating of 25,500 pounds. Importantly, this unit is rated as NON-CDL, broadening the pool of operators who can legally drive it in most jurisdictions without a commercial driver's licence.
The axle configuration is single-axle, with an 8,000-pound front axle and a 17,500-pound rear axle. Air brakes are installed. Tyres are 245/70R-19.5, mounted on aluminium front wheels and steel rear wheels. An aluminium 50-gallon fuel tank keeps the truck's weight in check while providing solid range. The drivetrain meets modern emissions requirements, with a diesel particulate filter installed and DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) required.
The recovery body is a Vulcan steel rollback bed measuring 21 feet 6 inches long by 102 inches wide, with a 12,000-pound bed capacity. A hydraulic stinger rated at 4,000 pounds and a tow rating of 10,000 pounds extend the truck's recovery versatility, and a Ramsey single-pull winch rated at 8,000 pounds is fitted. Dual controls allow the operator to manage the bed and winch from both the driver's side and the kerbside. The bed also features stake pockets and a headache rack. One underbody aluminium tool box is included for equipment and chain storage.
The cab is well specified for a working vehicle, with power steering, air conditioning, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, dual power windows, and dual four-way power mirrors with mirror heat. The exhaust exits horizontally. The seller notes the truck has been fleet maintained throughout its service life. At listing it shows 456,363 miles on the odometer, and it is offered at $36,977 from its current location in Arizona, USA.
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