| (a)
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Class A ratings:
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Tow truck
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1.
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Minimum gross weight
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14,500 lbs.
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2.
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Minimum telescoping boom capacity
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16,000 lbs.
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3.
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Minimum dual winching capacity
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8,000 lbs.
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4.
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Minimum cable size and length
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3/8
"xl00'
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5.
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Minimum wheel lift retracted rating
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5,000 lbs.
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6.
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Minimum wheel lift extended rating
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3,000 lbs.
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7.
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Minimum tow sling safe lift
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3,500 lbs.
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8.
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Minimum 10' safety chains (2 each)
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5/16
" grade 70
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9.
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Minimum cab to axle dimension
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60"
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Car carrier
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1.
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Minimum gross weight
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19,000 lbs.
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2.
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Minimum deck capacity
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10,000 lbs.
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3.
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Minimum length
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19'
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4.
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Minimum winching capacity (1)
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8,000 lbs.
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5.
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Minimum cable size and length
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3/8
"x50'
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6.
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Minimum tie down chains (4 each)
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5/16
" grade 80
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7.
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Tie down straps (optional) (4 each), per each wheel
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2,000 lbs.
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8.
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Minimum cab to axle dimension
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120"
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9.
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Minimum wheel lift capacity for second vehicle
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2000 lbs.
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Light duty—Nonlaw enforcement towing
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1.
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Minimum gross weight
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10,000 lbs.
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2.
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Minimum weight of tow truck
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4,000 lbs.
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3.
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Minimum wheel lift extended rating
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2,500 lbs.
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4.
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Minimum cab to axle dimension
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60"
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| (b)
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Class B ratings (medium duty):
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Tow truck
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1.
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Minimum gross weight
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30,000 lbs.
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2.
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Minimum extendable boom capacity
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24,000 lbs.
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3.
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Minimum winching capacity, dual
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12,000 lbs.
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4.
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Minimum cable size and length
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7/16
"xl50'
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5.
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Minimum wheel lift retracted rating
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10,000 lbs.
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6.
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Minimum wheel lift extended rating
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7,000 lbs.
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7.
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Minimum tow sling safe lift
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3,500 lbs.
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8.
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Minimum safety chains (2 each)
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3/8
" grade 80
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9.
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Minimum cab to axle dimension
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96"
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10.
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Required state DOT registration
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Car carrier
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1.
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Minimum gross weight
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25,500 lbs.
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2.
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Minimum deck capacity
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15,000 lbs.
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3.
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Minimum wheel lift capacity for second vehicle
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4,000 lbs.
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4.
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Minimum length
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21"
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5.
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Minimum winching capacity (1)
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8,000 lbs.
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6.
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Minimum cable size and length
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3/8
"x 50'
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7.
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Minimum tie down chains (4 each)
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5/16
" grade 80
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8.
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Tie down straps (optional) (4 each), per each wheel
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2,000 lbs.
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9.
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Minimum cab to axle dimension
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120"
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10.
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Required state DOT registration
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| (c)
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Class C ratings (heavy duty):
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1.
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Minimum gross weight
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58,000 lbs.
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Air brakes, all tires H rated, capacity must equal axle rating. Device required controlling
disabled vehicle's brakes. Tandem axles required.
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2.
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Minimum telescoping boom capacity
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100,000 lbs.
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3.
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Minimum winching capacity (dual)
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50,000 lbs.
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4.
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Minimum cable size and length
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¾" x 250'
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5.
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Minimum wheel lift retracted rating
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40,000 lbs.
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6.
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Minimum wheel lift extended rating
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15,000 lbs.
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7.
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Minimum heavy-duty tow bar rating
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10,000 lbs.
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8.
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Minimum safety chains (2 each)
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½" grade 80
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9.
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Minimum cab to axle dimension
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18"
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10.
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Required state DOT registration
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| (d)
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Class D ratings heavy duty):
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Encompasses those specifications in excess of the minimum gross weight and related
criteria required for Class C ratings.
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