Oversize Load Tow! ~150,000 Pounds | 11' 6" Wide

Thanks for watching as always LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the HECK out of this video!
►Support my channel-paypal.me/plazatowing (copy into your browser)
►Email Me Here- [e-mail]
►Send Mail Here-
Trent Butzlaff
83827 Tamarisk Street
Indio, CA 92201
- - - - FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA BELOW!! - - - -
► FACEBOOK → / plazatowing
- - - - Frequently Asked Qesutions - - - -
Q.What camera do you use?
A. I use the Go Pro Hero 6 Black Edition

[@plazatowing]

Bringing this one to you guys early ! Thanks guys!

[@justanotheraviator2357]

Plaza Towing why do you sperate the shaft?

[@drakedean5750]

Plaza Towing Even if people don’t when will they still be more giveaways

[@jamesdurwoodchance]

Helpful tip on those lines from dropping . use some xtra long heavy duty zip ties. Some local towers do that here !!

[@alex7289]

@@justanotheraviator2357 a towing guy told me once that they separate the drive shaft because your truck is off. So there's no coolant circulating through your transmission which can overheat it and destroy it. So they remove it so there's no movement in your transmission.

[@chrisspowell8116]

u are good guy and driver lol, thanks

[@bhekigbeats]

I respect how organized you are man. Everything is where its supposed to be.

[@ovidyus]

my thought exactly

[@benhogervorst]

Exactly. And I wouldn't expect less, since this thing could cause huge issues if something bad happened on the highway. It's basically his responsibility to do everything top-notch.

[@TheMarcusGomez]

5s

[@David-xl8zf]

That´s how work is done efficiently. You´d need to be able to grab into that tool box and have picked the right tool without even looking where your hands go. Also when there´s lives on the line, you just don´t make a mistake. Not like "you better not make a mistake", you just don´t make a mistake, period.

[@superman420able]

Except for he didn't put the caps On the U joint

[@frederiquezug5938]

Into the yard he goes, he's not going to back up. No, he's not going to back up. *OH MY GOD , HE'S BACKING UP* 😳 My hat is off to you sir. Great Video and Great Driving Skills. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@BigDish101]

Wish you would have shown the drive, I wanted to hear your acceleration/engine pulling that much weight.

[@whatisunsweettea786]

Me too!!! Was disappointed. Shows him removing lights and attaching lights, more than the driving lol. Wanted to see the pull and turbos whistling

[@TheRoguelement]

I'm not to sure how hard it's gonna need to pull on flat & level ground bro...he can't haul that all together he can haul it to a safe pull off where he can break it down ..

[@NeilEAnlin]

I was looking forward to the fontana drive.....Damn!! I didn't get to see the big haul in real time....it was a claude vertesi song playing and you were hauling ass!! Reupload the big haul in normal speed! Cool shit though bro!

[@tylertc1]

Also agree

[@aimer982]

ME TOO!!!!

[@dylanhannahoe3678]

Chevy owner: yea, my brand new 1500 can tow 11,000 This guy: hold my beer

[@TheOffender000]

I have a friend that was trying to tell me the the state of Utah rated his single axel, 05, 3500 for,.............wait for it,.........50,000 GCVWR! Your comment just made me think of that! 😂 Some guys just have that bravado. I love him though!

[@phillip1115]

Nice trucking backing that load in the yard.

[@derekbest9703]

yeah thats the hardest part noone seems to realize. You essentially are maneuvering a small train down the road.. And to back that shit up in a tight yard?? thats some skill that 95% of the population couldn't do. I drive truck and wouldn't want to do that.

[@ThePorritZ]

@@derekbest9703 yeah that was impressive to see :) i've driven B-links before, and i hate backing them up.... greetings from finland.

[@ashqelon7267]

Exactly,, backing truck-trailer alone is a task!. W Tow, is major league bal!

[@farwest571]

Dont have any clue why this came up in my recommendations...I only use utube for cooking ......and once to install a screen door....but wow I had know idea the effort it takes to tow one of these...you sir have earned yourself a like

[@MrHolyFries]

25:45. Story of my life.. “Long, wide, and overweight.”

[@ZeroGamingMods]

Perfectionz lmao

[@yamahonkawazuki]

he will if you will

[@Kanamit.]

That guy has some awesomely mad skills. You don't learn this stuff in a short time. Great job.

[@2010bulldogs47]

Wish you would've shown the horse's at work pullin that 105☺👍👍

[@simonmcgraw9426]

13:20 might as well put some covers on Instantly drops it in the dust that made me laugh But. when you connected that blue air hose. Does your truck actually got an auxiliary bigger air compressor ? Almost finished my trucking license and i never knew they had a fitting on the engine to put the air in the brakes and suspension externally

[@bbqprophet]

Great video is there anyway to show long turns at regular speed film to show how you have to manuver the truck and trailer with a long load like that around unpatient traffic

[@Abm2014-SausageKing]

The fact you backed that in like an expert is very impressive. Mose truck drivers have trouble backing them in, which means even more kudos to you

[@hendraone823]

how price when u towing average...ur profesional crazy job....i like it....from indonesia

[@gasmaskn1nja861]

Ive done this exact tow before. Different trailer but still a triple axle. Pulled into a fuel island at the local truckstop to fuel up the wrecker. Got some wide eyed looks that day. Love driving a wrecker! We chain the axle a bit differently though but everything else was pretty similar. Guess we all sort of do it the same. Stay safe out there and hello from CO.

[@Studio23Media]

I've been watching Ron Pratt for a while and just found you. It's fun to see the different approaches you take and the things you think about. Definitely earned a sub!

[@TimHollis3006]

A damn heavy haul truck with a single pull axle 🤦‍♂️

[@johndonovan7018]

keep it flat on the pavement youll be fine.

[@Fu2two]

That's 500lbs in weight savings that he can have as paying cargo!

[@TallTexasGMan]

Commiefornia requires saving every pound.

[@brandonkelley3953]

I’m a heavy equipment operator out of San Diego, I’ve always loved seeing the massive wreckers, so stoked I found your videos. Awesome stuff!

[@justinbouvier132]

Must be nice. No care in the world. I could have never walked away to go shop at walmart. What if this man got hurt? POS move...

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

Great video as always. Please stay cool. I work for the railroad and my all time tonnage in 20 years was 29,700 tons or 59,400,000 LBS

[@BossSpringsteen69]

Sounds like a unit coal train out West with a DPU.

[@barrycoleman6023]

It must be real flat wherever you where with that train! No way we could get anything close to that in Alabama

[@jim4448]

Must be some of that new core math... Hahaha almost 60 million pounds... From 29,700 tons

[@cjeam9199]

Jim Alner Yeah, that’s correct.

[@blake1995]

Jim Alner don’t know what kinda math you’ve been doing but he’s correct. A ton is 2000 lbs so 2000 times 29700 is 59,400,000

[@erykszkaradzinski2961]

How u parked it blew my mind

[@walderlj45able]

Man it's a lot of work to do when hooking up to a semi to tow good thing that you are experienced in what you do

[@buyamerican3191]

Awesome video! Very organized, everything where it belongs so you know where to get what you need. If I may suggest two things, The hammer on the U-joints probably isn't the best and the caps on the joint should be taped up so you won't lose a cap. Otherwise, you're awesome man! Keep up the good work and keep posting your vids.

[@allen.lpersingerjr6408]

You had your camera in a perfect position driving to the tow job , great show brother the best to you and yours , be looking for your next video ... Be Safe out there'

[@ACERASPIRE1]

'sweet' 105k is very sweet PMSL

[@ricardolawrence5643]

Make a video about how to use the tow trucks

[@charleswooters]

Man that looked awesome from the roof. It looks like driving a over dimensional double trialer. 105k granite block. that was the heaviest load I carried not including theTruck and trailer. I was about 148k all together. Boy did that take forever to stop. Did you notice the huge difference in push compared to a 80,000 lbs truck. :) love your videos. Always see something new.

[@robpeters5204]

How was they guys truck spec'd out to do heavy haul with a single axle? That's nuts!

[@MilliMillTV]

Where is the single axle?. I see a tandem axle tractor and a tri axle trailer.

[@cosmiccausation7668]

@@MilliMillTV Single drive axle

[@deezelfairy]

@@MilliMillTV He means a single drive, its a tandem but only 1 driven axle

[@Fu2two]

That's 500lbs in weight savings that he can have as paying cargo!

[@fredcarrter]

@@Fu2two You're already going to need permits anyway so what difference does a couple thousand pounds make. But a whole lot of difference when you're stuck for no reason and need a tow.

[@bryanball8909]

Bro, when I seen you back up the tractor and trailer. That's one of the hardest things to do. Much respect to you sir. Do y'all have to put the driveshaft back in? Do y'all use those ratchet straps for the under reach?

[@jay130me]

First Ron Pratt puts out new video and now you! What a great day!

[@sandie062985]

They are both great videos to watch

[@jm1551701]

You have a tough job, rain, snow and sun, you guy's are out there, your very good at what you do, I have had recovery come out and get me and they did not look like they knew what they where doing, plus I like how you keep your rig and equipment organized, unfortunately not all recovery outfit's are as squared away as you are, keep up the good work,

[@MustangDesudiroz]

Holy freaking crap backing up the truck AND the trailer like a lorry double or backing up like youre outside of the kenworth.. while inside a truckk... mannnnnnnn

[@AnttiHara]

Here in Finland, the maximum weight of 9 axle trucks without special permission is 76000kg (167550lbs).

[@patb9375]

Allowed weight varies by type of road and condition. He was also fat and tall.

[@cjeam9199]

From the thumbnail I thought this was an American truck simulator video 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MustangDesudiroz]

Give it 5 years and ATS will be like this for sure

[@calsspace2043]

Fav. Line : I gotta go Walmart anyway

[@frednewman2162]

When you tow something like this, can his pulled permit for height or wide load be applied to your tow? Understand that you would now be way over weight allowance if he had pulled one for weight, but can you run under his height/width? Would you be exempt from his routing requirements? Good video and congrats on your new weight towed!!

[@azimaz5483]

No man wtf question is thaf

[@yamahonkawazuki]

it was pretty self explanatory. to put it simply, can you use that drivers permit on his tow. thats the easy to understand part of it. the rest is in details lol

[@jacobdeming3135]

When you live in the other side of the country in GA and see mudflaps from a local truck sales place on a truck in Cali 👍🏻

[@johndonovan7018]

trucks are whores. they sure get around a lot...

[@michaelmooney3369]

biggest thing I ever drove was a tank transporter and an M1-A1 tank in desert storm.

[@scottcrabtree3239]

Someone's getting a brand new Komatsu...!!!!

[@MrDroidx35]

I just have 3 questions. 1. Why did you disconnect the drive-Tran? 2. I would love to know the amount? 3. Who pays the tow fee? Great video very interesting

[@elibeninato474]

He disconnected the drive-shaft. If he didn’t, the powered set of duals wouldn’t spin freely. They would just kinda drag

[@walderlj45able]

Dude you do some awesome driving and backing

[@robertlamarr1865]

at least you had open area to tow i broke down in the boston mass area at 35 miles an hour it shut down no warning wire broke on the computer in a bad spot cops said tow whole unit i will flow you what a nightmear tiny streets and idot drivers also freei all works better than wd 40

[@cliffordhicks6850]

Great video. I'm just starting out and looking for quick swap now. Thank you for sharing.

[@theonewhowatchesthewatchme2275]

Some excellent backing up there. Like Mater. HAHA

[@jayrichart0004]

Pretty cool to see you guys operate after seeing you around so much when I used to live in hemet 🤘

[@indyjons321]

If I ever haul an "Oversized Load" I want my banner to say "Supersized Load"

[@rondalejohnson2065]

I’m a truck driver but damn that’s a lot of work lol

[@gregappelt]

Sometimes you just need the BFH!

[@fredc8618]

That drive shaft could have turned and fell on your leg if youre not lookn put the strap on first not a driver but a mechanic always play it the safest way possible

[@thatsmyrc]

I’m always amazed at the pure power of tractor trucks and hydraulics awesome channel

[@drewlego7429]

A lot of professional guys like you go and buy the snap on impacts but I like how you still have the Milwaukee. They are more powerful and well you gotta love Milwaukee.

[@carolynnlengwenat-cordsen566]

You are the best! I really enjoy your videos and I appreciate the way you explain things. I don't even own a car, but I find your videos very informative to watch. Thank you!

[@DavidDragonhammer]

You bring back memories when I used to tow,thank goodness you do it the right way,seen to many hack towers in my day.

[@davef6673]

If it's a manual transmission, why can't you leave the driveshaft connected and put the transmission into neutral? Keep up the great videos!

[@svttf77]

I think it's because that would cause more drag on an already heavy load for the tow truck, plus less wear on the transmission, and if it were to fall into gear somehow the wheels would just stop while they were moving which obviously they don't want

[@3monchii5]

Those reversing skills! Thats another level that not many can accomplish

[@patrickstaunton2185]

Remarkable watching you reverse that trailer into the yard, 10/10

[@tomlarocque4720]

Love the video, informative and well done, but....if I could offer you one word of advice when disconnecting the axel, do not lie directly underneath the axle as you are hammering and prying on it. That 'one' strap you are using to hold it could let go or snap and you don't want to be the one 'cushioning' it's fall. Thanks for the video.

[@dannylapre5247]

That's a baby load. I did oversize/heavy haul for over 20 years. Average load 300k+/-, biggest load, just under 500k 28 feet wide. You have to know your business, the stress on equipment is tremendous, easy to drop a clutch or an entire trans without a blink of an eye. Good job on your first time of a load that size. Attention to detail and the small stuff is your biggest tool for success.

[@smiley19912]

I like to cross my safety chains in an X pattern, on top of the under reach i.e. right side of my truck to the left side of the towed unit, that way they will never bind. Nice truck, stay safe out there.

[@plazatowing]

I don’t see anything wrong with that other than scratching the heck out of the underlift. Great comment though thanks for watching!

[@silentepsilon888]

wow, backing up that whole train at the yard, I would have liked to see that at regular speed. Also, when you were figuring out how to tie the red air hose into the harness to the trailer, did you ever consider getting some Gear Ties? Those are rubber coated metal wires and you use them like twist ties to tie stuff together. They come in different sizes and colors too and are so universal to use and reuse.

[@BossSpringsteen69]

He's qualified for the Australian Truck Trains now.

[@ericl1627]

Backing up trailer and truck it's hard but not that hard. Why backing up American doubles is hard is that dolly it gives you a extra pivot point. And the dolly is so short by the time you see the trailer doing something it's to late to recover. If you watch like outback truckers and stuff those doubles people back all the time. Now with that said it was cool I've done it with a camper and trailer well think the campers with motors are rv's it was a camper with a motor and a car trailer behind. I was in a week training to haul wreckers. I was on the side of the road and the car I was hauling I guy hit the mirror i was standing there not 5 seconds before he side swiped car and didnt stop btw. I took the truck back with the trainer and handed in my keys and said sorry but not for me. So to this guy hats off to you.

[@Devourer221]

@@BossSpringsteen69 this is a normal job for us haha I hate backing single axle dog trailers similar to what you guys call doubles. When it's behind a tow truck it's nearly impossible to keep it all lined up as you can't move quick enough to catch it.

[@gabwax2212]

i saw a pretty nice cutlass in your yard would it be for sale by chance ?? hehe im from montreal quebec but i can come get it if it is

[@rogerwilco71]

Just a question (some states are different): Did d.o.t. reissue a permit and route, or do you supersede that in your state? Your tow vehicle changes the dimension, weight, and axle spacing for the new total load. Most loads/permit applications go through a bridge analysis for overweight routing (Some have "annuals" but require carried bridge maps which the driver keeps on hand.) Just Curious Great Video!

[@ericl1627]

That's my question to

[@Devourer221]

Generally there is an overarching recovery vehicle permit that covers you to go wherever the original vehicle was permitted to go within reason and if safe.

[@leighmackay7486]

My question too. So the rig has been permitted. Assuming that the front axle is 20k or less, I reason that the tow vehicle takes that weight and spreads it even further from the drive axle(s) and distributes that weight over tandem axles with dualies. Wouldn't that improve on a bridge analysis review? Therefore, I recon that a skilled operator like the lad we see in this video should be able to drive the rig to any destination covered by the initial permit/route regulations. I'm likely missing an important consideration. Cheers.

[@Mari-mu9ot]

Better than an episode of Highway through Hell! :)

[@grimsoul0]

Yea, It's better than those type of shows because it's the same thing without all the BS drama commentary and over reacting to make more exciting for TV. I'll take videos like Plaza Towing and Ron Pratt on KZbin over the TV shows any day.

[@xXBuckOFiveXx]

Nice job backing at the yard.

[@H9Gamings]

Why is the driveline/propshaft undone?

[@unshownsoul1254]

So it doesnt turn the transmission. Also to keep the transmission from turning over the motor. To keep from adding miles.

[@ashqelon7267]

This is another venue of trucking CDL driving most do Not consider! Is i May ask, pay annual on this ??

[@ScottishLad.]

First lol. Hello From Scotland (UK)

[@KarRuptAssassin]

Holy fuck that was an impressive tow. I had no idea you could tow oversized loads all in one go.

[@towingtowing]

I did this for 15 plus years. Makes my knees hurt just watching you. Nice truck. Everything has it's place.

[@hectorramirez579]

I’m Mexican and I like the work that you do 👍 I like when you say 1-2-3-4 lol

[@TROllingNINJA2031]

Backing a double like nothing

[@plazatowing]

It’s difficult but this one worked out well. Thanks for watching!

[@alexschmidt1588]

Did you know that the widest load ever on the road was the space shuttle? It was 78 feet wide.

[@rb199191]

Why disconnect the axle if it's in neutral

[@ericl1627]

They do this for two reasons. One manufacturer's like freightliner have a big sticker and even in book do not tow with drive shaft connected may cause driveline damage. Now I've had tow trucks drives pick up my rigs and some will disconnect some will not but my idea and if I owned a tow truck company every drive shaft if the drives are on the ground drive shaft out. Think about say the trans gets stuck or something and you blow a trans while pulling it down the road. Your now responsible for replacing that and there not cheap. Lastly today's log books go off speed of vehicle. So my buddy was on line 4 and drove a hour over his 14 because his truck moved and the logbook came on and he didnt know while in shop for 3 days he was on line 4.

[@Fjewt]

so u dont damage the diff or the trans

[@darkrevenger04]

It can also prevent jump starts

[@richardsavaglio661]

Fuzzy Butkus as a company field mechanic the tow companies love me because I already have the truck ready to roll when they show up. Most times we don’t even really worry about lights because I’m escorting them to my yard.

[@rb199191]

Thank you

[@daluswalus3154]

NICE VIDEO... NOT TO MENTION THE BACKING UP. NOW LETS DO IT IN THE RAIN....WITH WET FLOOR...WINDY AND SNOW AND COLD....AT NIGHT. THATS WHEN YOU KNOW IF YOU REALLY LIKE YOUR JOB. DONT BURN THE TRUCK....

[@renkcel]

WHY DISCONNECT THE DRIVE SHAFT, WOULDN'T JUST LEAVE IN NEUTRAL BE THE SAME?????

[@4ktowman337]

No way if you leave driveshaft in front bearings on transmission don’t get any oil ...will ruin transmission

[@heavy_haul_n_fool]

150,000 lbs that’s a light day for me we haul 777D cat haul trucks whole 247,000 gross single truck highway patrol escort

[@drebelanski7869]

Wow what an underrated truck for the size of load. Tiny axles and driveshaft. And no rear rear axle like WTF was he thinking.Definitely not a heavy spec tractor.

[@duramax78]

Dre Belanski I thought exact same thing but thought what the hell do I know, cheers.

[@Trapmoneysonny]

Thinking the same, he probably did it before

[@ryleywhite6857]

why thats an x15

[@gaigecrabtree8488]

You know how it works when you are hauling locally

[@stanggang768]

He even said it was overweight

[@PumpkinDog33]

I might be a little lost on youtube right now, but this was one of the most interesting videos I've seen. Enjoyed watching the process of hooking up a semi for towing.

[@yamahonkawazuki]

this is why the checkbook takes a bit hit when one of these has to show up

[@JOHNMORIN100]

That was awsome thanks for taking us along (John in Milo, Maine)

[@TheNico9696]

This is so interesting to me. I love the channel! I have a question though. Why do you disconnect the drive shaft? The truck is in neutral right? And why do you have to disconnect it if regular tow trucks don’t have to do that while towing cars and pickups? Thanks.

[@littleguy7591]

Nico Lucia the reason he has to disconnect the drive is to prevent transmission damage I drive box trucks and had to be towed a few times from breakdowns and the driver of the wrecker had to pull the drive shaft to prevent transmission damage with normal cars and trucks they tow the rear wheel drive vehicles on a flat bed and the smaller wrecker (wheel lift units) can only pull the front wheel drive cars if they have to tow the rear wheel drive on a wheel lift wrecker then they tow it with the rear wheels on the wheel lift but they cannot lift a big truck by the back wheels so they have to pull the drive shaft off to prevent transmission damage

[@samlay6049]

I thought this was a Euro Truck simulator video, awkward, good vids though

[@kleetus92]

Was kinda hoping to hear her grunt a little bit pulling out...

[@willdoe3984]

yah buddy you got a nice setup! I love it when you need something and you can put hands on it right away! you must have some nuts to get under it while cars are flying by! but stay safe out there buddy!

[@dedwin8930]

You have a lot of experience and knowledge at towing!

[@Der_Fuchs_]

Nice driving skills 👍👍👍

[@z33JR]

4:20 it just got serious asf😎

[@cuonghoang4995]

27:39 The light bar use by charger? I don't see no electric cables.

[@patb9375]

It has a battery and it works remotely from the truck.

[@cheezblock4lllll]

Hey what's up guys it's the day after yesterday's video 🤷🏼‍♂️ what lol

[@pieropiana6962]

Great job and, as always, well done.

[@isurugunatilaka1480]

I like your tow truck. Very well organized

[@ANDREASRIAL]

Heavy hauling doing it with 1 axle with traction. Impressive, it is lighter for sure.

[@nrgyzer]

Yeah, i also did not understood this part . Why he doesnt have a rear end on last drice axle?! Can smbd explain me please

[@TheOffender000]

Lovin the videos dude!! How in the world don’t you get frustrated wearing these big old clunky gloves!! 😂 Those things drive me crazy when doing stuff that requires finger agility!

[@warrenholmar1129]

Great vid love the driving you got another sub

[@Uneedhelp91]

I love how you talk to us as you work!

[@davidbrickey5139]

There’s a good job.

[@alexrex20]

god damn he backed that thing in like nothing. never thought i'd be so captivated by a 35min video lol

[@tipguru]

150,000 lbs I’m assuming is a lot of weight for US drivers with there normal baby weights of 80,000lbs. Australia and Canada allow far more weights, on my B-Double (B Train) I’m 139,500 lbs. the payload alone is 99,000lbs. The point I’m making is this, the US is not utilizing there fleet of trucks to there fullest. Using quad trailers and B-doubles they can carry twice the weight, they put less weight per wheel per axle down on asphalt. They can move more product more efficiently. It’s incredible that the US has the lightest trucks in the world.

[@juanbtf]

I didn't think I was gonna enjoy this video as much as I did...now I can't wait till tomorrow to drive around pulling my 9000 lbs trailer lol.

[@hibiki54]

What is that guy doing pulling that heavy load with only 1 drive axle? Jeebus

[@Samosayummyyay]

What's up with Americans and their trucks?? What the hell are all those regular people going to do with their truck? I've never had to tow anything at all since my 5 years of owning a car...