RICO’s heavy duty walkie grip tow tractors have been very popular in the automotive industries. With rolling load capacities as high as 20,000#, this compact powerful truck is ideal for gripping the end of a semi-live loads.

The truck is designed to grip the load, the load wheels will then lift off the floor and the truck is literally attached to the load. The principle is simple, it’s easier to park a straight truck rather than a fifth wheeled vehicle. This truck was originally designed back in the early 50’s for the automotive industries to grab and tow car body dollies.

There has been very few users of this type of tractor out side the automotive industry. The design of the featured truck is to tow parts carts in and out of the assembly area of one of the largest auto makers in the work. The truck has the option of the adjustable steps to handle different heights of carts to be towed.