Heavy-Duty Towing Saskatoon: RVs, Buses & Commercial Vehicles

Standard tow trucks can’t handle everything. When you’re dealing with an RV, commercial bus, delivery truck, or heavy equipment, you need heavy-duty towing—specialized trucks and operators trained to move large, heavy vehicles safely.

At Saskatoon Towing, our heavy-duty towing service handles vehicles and equipment that exceed standard towing capacity. Here’s what you need to know about heavy towing in Saskatoon.

What Is Heavy-Duty Towing?

Heavy-duty towing refers to the transport of vehicles and equipment weighing more than standard passenger vehicles—typically anything over 10,000 lbs (4,500 kg). This includes:

• RVs and motorhomes
• Commercial buses and shuttle vans
• Delivery trucks and box trucks
• Semi-trucks and tractors (without trailers)
• Farm equipment
• Construction equipment
• Large work trucks and service vehicles

These vehicles require tow trucks with higher capacity, stronger winches, and specialized equipment that standard flatbeds don’t have.

Heavy Vehicles We Tow in Saskatoon

RVs and Motorhomes

Saskatchewan’s camping culture means lots of RVs on the road—and sometimes those RVs break down. We tow:

• Class A motorhomes – large bus-style RVs up to 45 feet
• Class B campervans – smaller van-based motorhomes
• Class C motorhomes – cab-over style RVs
• Fifth wheels and travel trailers – when the tow vehicle can’t pull them

RV breakdowns are stressful, especially when you’re far from home. We recover RVs from campgrounds, highways, and rural locations throughout the Saskatoon area.

Commercial Buses

Buses require careful handling due to their length, weight, and passenger safety considerations:

• School buses – district and private school vehicles
• Charter and tour buses – large passenger coaches
• Transit buses – city and regional transit vehicles
• Shuttle buses – hotel, airport, and corporate shuttles
• Church and organization buses – community transport vehicles

Commercial Trucks

Businesses depend on their trucks. When one breaks down, you need fast, reliable towing:

• Delivery trucks – cube vans, box trucks, and straight trucks
• Service trucks – utility vehicles, bucket trucks, and work trucks
• Dump trucks – single and tandem axle
• Garbage and recycling trucks
• Tow trucks – yes, we tow other tow trucks
• Semi-truck tractors – day cabs and sleeper cabs (without trailers)

Farm and Construction Equipment

Saskatoon is surrounded by agriculture. We understand the urgency when farm equipment needs moving:

• Tractors – various sizes and configurations
• Combines – transport to repair facilities
• Skid steers and loaders
• Excavators – smaller units
• Agricultural trucks – grain trucks, tankers

Why Heavy-Duty Towing Requires Specialists

You can’t just hook up an RV to a regular tow truck. Here’s why heavy towing is different:

Weight Capacity

Standard flatbeds handle vehicles up to about 10,000 lbs. Heavy-duty wreckers can handle 25,000 lbs or more. Using undersized equipment risks damage to both the tow truck and your vehicle.

Specialized Equipment

Heavy towing requires:

• Heavy-duty winches – stronger pulling power for recovery
• Extended reach booms – for lifting from ditches and awkward positions
• Larger wheel lifts – designed for bigger tires and axles
• Air brake hookups – to control brakes on air-brake-equipped vehicles
• Reinforced decks – to handle the weight without damage

Operator Experience

Heavy vehicles handle differently. Our operators understand weight distribution, braking distances, and the physics of moving large loads safely. This isn’t something you learn towing cars.

Safety Considerations

The stakes are higher with heavy towing:

• Heavier vehicles take longer to stop
• Recovery from ditches requires precise technique
• Improper loading can cause rollovers
• Road damage is possible with overloaded equipment

Common Heavy-Duty Towing Situations

Highway Breakdowns

Commercial vehicles and RVs frequently break down on Highway 11, Highway 16, and other routes around Saskatoon. We respond quickly to clear vehicles from travel lanes and get them to repair facilities.

Ditch Recovery

Saskatchewan winters send plenty of heavy vehicles into ditches. Our winching service recovers trucks and RVs from snow-filled ditches and soft shoulders.

Parking Lot Breakdowns

Commercial vehicles break down in loading docks, parking lots, and tight spaces. We navigate these challenging locations to extract disabled vehicles.

Accident Recovery

Commercial vehicle accidents require careful recovery to preserve evidence and prevent further damage. We work with police and insurance companies on accident scenes.

Relocation and Transport

Sometimes you just need to move a heavy vehicle from one location to another—new RV delivery, equipment transport between job sites, or moving a bus to a new owner.

Heavy Towing for Businesses

Commercial clients have different needs than individual vehicle owners:

Fleet Services

We work with businesses that operate multiple vehicles. Consistent, reliable service keeps your fleet moving and minimizes downtime.

Priority Response

A broken-down delivery truck costs money every minute it’s not moving. We understand urgency and prioritize commercial calls accordingly.

Direct Billing

We can bill your company directly or work with your fleet insurance. No need for drivers to pay out of pocket.

Documentation

We provide detailed documentation for your records, insurance claims, and fleet management systems.

Heavy-Duty Towing Across Saskatoon

We provide heavy-duty towing throughout Saskatoon and surrounding areas:

• Stonebridge
• Lawson Heights
• Nutana
• Riversdale
• Industrial areas and business parks
• Highway 11, Highway 16, Highway 7
• Rural areas and farms surrounding Saskatoon

We also offer long-distance heavy towing to Regina, Edmonton, and other destinations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need Heavy-Duty Towing in Saskatoon?

When standard towing won’t cut it, Saskatoon Towing has the equipment and expertise to move your heavy vehicle safely.

Call us 24/7 at (639) 562-9281

• RVs, motorhomes, and travel trailers
• Commercial buses and shuttle vans
• Delivery trucks and box trucks
• Farm and construction equipment
• 24-hour emergency response
• Experienced heavy-vehicle operators

Contact us for heavy-duty towing anywhere in the Saskatoon area.

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