Light And Medium Duty Towing Ottawa

Light and medium duty towing in Ottawa covers the vehicles that make up 90 percent of the traffic on Ottawa roads. Cars, sedans, SUVs, minivans, pickup trucks, and small commercial vans. These vehicles fall within the weight range that our standard flatbed and wheel-lift trucks handle daily. You do not need a heavy wrecker for a Honda Civic or a Toyota RAV4. You need the right light or medium duty truck dispatched fast.

What counts as light duty vs. medium duty

CategoryWeight rangeTypical vehicles
Light dutyUnder 4,500 kgSedans, hatchbacks, compact SUVs, small pickups
Medium duty4,500 - 8,000 kgFull-size SUVs, large pickups, cargo vans, small box trucks

Why truck sizing matters for your tow

Sending an oversized heavy wrecker for a Mazda3 is a waste of your money. The truck costs more to run, the operator charges more, and it takes longer to load a small car onto a truck built for semi-trailers. Ontario Towing dispatches the smallest truck that can safely handle your vehicle. That keeps your cost down and your wait time short.

On the other end, sending a light duty truck for a loaded cargo van or a 3/4-ton pickup is dangerous. The tow vehicle needs to be rated for the load. We match truck to vehicle every time so your car gets moved safely and you are not overpaying for equipment you do not need.

We provide light and medium duty towing across all of Ottawa. From Kanata to Orleans, Barrhaven to Gloucester, and every highway corridor in between. Available around the clock.

Frequently asked questions about light and medium duty towing ottawa

Generally yes. Light duty trucks cost less to operate, which means lower rates for you. The price depends on the specific vehicle and distance.
Most compact and mid-size SUVs fall within light duty range. Full-size SUVs like the Tahoe or Expedition may need medium duty equipment. Call (613) 619-4545 and tell us your vehicle.
Both. AWD vehicles, EVs, and luxury cars get flatbed. FWD and RWD vehicles going short distances can go on a wheel-lift. We pick the right method for your vehicle.

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