Truck Needs A Lift! Rotator Style

In today's video Trent Jr and Mark lift the front end of a semi truck to so that the owner can transport it by pulling it with another truck. Enjoy this rotator lift!
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Q:What camera do you use?
A: I use the Go Pro Hero 7 Black Edition primarily. Often times you will see auxillary cameras in use. Those cameras include The Go Pro Hero 6, Hero, and DJI Mavic Pro Platinum
Q: How big Is your rotator?
A: It is a 50 ton Miller Industries Vulcan 950
Q: Does the carriage slide back like Ron Pratt's?
A: No, the carriage doesn't slide back due to strict weight laws in California. The sliding carriage will make the truck to heavy in CA
Q: Why do you only have 3 winches on the rotator?
A: Comes down to weight again as stated above
Q: How many trucks Does Plaza Towing have?
A: Currently more than 30
Q: Why must the driveshaft be removed to tow a vehicle?
A: When vehicles are not running the transmission is not receiving circulating lubricant. If the driveshaft is left installed, the transmission, which is not receiving lubricant, is still spinning. This allows it to get very hot which eventually will cause major damage to the transmission. Therefore, removing the driveshaft completely eliminates the transmission from spinning. Simply leaving it in neutral is not sufficient since the transmission still spins in neutral.

[@cojones8518]

7:40 When a Mommy truck and a Daddy truck love each other a whole lot, nine months later a Ford F350 is born.

[@kelvintorrence5994]

I have been driving 4 25 years I though when those trucks where hooked up like that they where going to the dealers. I am glad you got me straight they where having truck sex in front of us all. L.o.l.

[@ESHANTBHANDOOLA]

Hehehehehehe

[@donotneed2250]

🤣🤣😂😹😄👍🏽

[@edwinschlee8374]

Nice way to hook it up with a fifth wheel ball instead of having to be under it like I have seen on some of the other videos. Good job guys!

[@aghauler1964]

Beautiful piece of million dollar tech, From the low tech side of things back in the 80s I used to do the same task with A Holmes 850 with the booms split and out riggers out and the booms hand cranked over center. Same task different time. Stay safe out on the road thanks for sharing.

[@davidallen3158]

I have to give the Army props. All our truck with air brakes had glad hands and electrical on the front. Recovery was much faster than what these guys have to go through.

[@JamesJohnson-ro2jq]

I like watching recovery and other uses for the Rotater. I watch Ron Pratt from Scott City, Missouri with his Rotater. I’m impressed with what this machine can do.

[@01FozzyS]

Sweet! Now I know how they piggyback those trucks.

[@BRMBeeGeesR1]

First time for me to watch one of your videos. I've been watching videos from Missouri for about 2 months, and think I've watched every video that he's put up. Great looking truck, by the way.

[@iKamikahzi]

Been watching your videos for a while now and I never get bored of them. I never knew you could do that with two trucks.

[@ikingnoble2098]

learn something new everyday lol, i was always curious how they did that

[@dripstrucking411]

You make it look easy. I enjoy watching thanks

[@jimz68]

Once again, I am pleased to watch pros at work. The pride taken in the equipment is obvious. How long did it take to become proficient operating the rotator ?

[@plazatowing]

Thank you very much! The rotator took a solid 2 weeks of everyday operation to get it to where I can work without looking down and have what we call a "flow". Thank you for watching!

[@rayjones3212]

Nice job guys. Great graphic at the end. Always fun to see how you do what you do.

[@tommyd5698]

Cool seeing decking a truck with rotator, I do same decking work with regular 35ton wrecker

[@joshuaaune1081]

I am fairly certain I saw one of your trucks assisting a tractor trailer earlier today roughly 20 miles west of Chiralco Summit. Coincidentally I found your channel last night, I watched the video of your towing the red bobtail off the 10 in about the same area. I admire your professionalism and though I’m going back into the shop soon, if I happen to break down beforehand, I will definitely call you guys first.

[@plazatowing]

Thats awesome! One of my guys was assisting a tractor trailer today east of Indio. Most likely was him! Welcome to the channel hopefully you enjoy!

[@scottcbarlow]

Liked the vlog just fine. I like to see all that this truck can do. Do what you want on these vlogs. Hell man, it's your channel. Looking forward to the next one.

[@bigjames6719]

Thank you for sharing be safe out there 👍👊✌️

[@johnbernier2917]

GOOD JOB I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS DONE I THOUGHT THEY HAD A RAMP OR SOMETHING

[@windysolar1Planet-Earth]

ant seen double stacking that way before cool hope the brackets strong

[@yusrijohari5527]

Sad my country doesn't have any kind of this truck.. Very nice truck sir.. #fromMalaysia

[@billmckelvey602]

Great job Trent and Mark

[@dustintabor9045]

Great video can you do a more in-depth tour of the rotator please

[@borisobrucicov8630]

This video rocks! Good job Trent.👍😁

[@jerrykinnin7941]

I've never ran stack trucks. But I did see a set of 3 the full air flarings where busted all up on the 2 stacked. They where taller than 13ft 6 inches.

[@Bens359pete]

They sure can do alot with these heavy duty rotators.

[@aqigaul4393]

The system works well and the trailer is only 1 unit, some are united with up to 4 trucks in the Rotator Work video and Malaci & Jay see how it works quite quickly and neatly.

[@tractor869]

I always love watching your videos

[@raulbeltranleija8825]

Que grúa tan fregona tienen...... Desde Monterrey nuevo León México saludos y bendiciones

[@hotord205]

you make very interesting videos thanks 👍👍👍

[@aqigaul4393]

How it works, Towing is Good, compared to the previous video. Video is now better, see the system works.

[@WileE.Coyote]

Two Volvos doin it doggie style!

[@johnmeeks9618]

It would be informative to know/see how they safety chain the piggyback for hwy transport.

[@davidyoung3286]

Always wondering how they worked in tandem

[@jimwright5492]

Wish you had of got film of mixer roll over bit of weight , must of been reason why you didnt great video as always

[@armandorodroguez1182]

Oh YA That Was Cool. That was the first time seeing A Piggy back Like That What Do they Hook The fifth Wheel Pin To The Front Axial. It Seems To Be Quicker Then The Convention One Thay Always Use. Do They Still Take The Front Tires Off. Thanks again For The Video. Be Safe. 🚧🚧🔧⛓️🔗⚙️

[@desertrat8322]

Awesome

[@ooinvsaoo]

always wondered how they put these together..

[@chrisseebz44]

You all really have that down to a science. I'd love to know the economics of it - is this be a lower margin side of the business due to the windshield time getting to the job? Just a courious accountant...

[@brianguilford5544]

Drove by y'all at the mixer rollover... Didn't look good. Driver ok?

[@spencersteak7188]

Why does third axle in the rear raises when you use the rotator boom? Why not have all three rear axles down on the ground>

[@georgegeorgepht]

I have ones of my trucks in arkansas and need to bring it home. This is the same process I’m going to have to do. The saddle to lay the truck on cost 900-1300$ depending on who makes it. What does it cost to lift it in place?

[@perrylc8812]

I’m surprised that those out riggers don’t have a "home " button that would take all of them back to the storage position automatically.

[@earlribaudo4807]

Explain what the pin does on the rear stailizers. Missed a good one on the cement mixer for decking od tractors, but still interesting. Could wathch these videos all day.

[@cojones8518]

Pivot pin for the pad and if I'm not mistaken the pin locks into a hole in a bracket plate under there to hold the arms if the hydraulics fail and reduce wear on them from bouncing while going down the road.

[@joshcbuck7197]

Earl Ribaudo the pin on the rear stabilizer is for two things, first thing is to hold foot on, which you can turn and make it into a spade, secondly when it is retracted in it doesn't allow the leg to come out spontaneously shall we say. Just like how the boom has a big center pin to not allow it to turn when your driving it.

[@WestCoastChris138]

Hey Trent, question, how come you guys are always putting those pins through the rear stabilizer's when moving them in and out but not having to do it for the front stabilizers?

[@Quadflash]

What company made your sharp-looking rotator?

[@NASCAR-jk4kl]

Hey plaza Towing

[@Insaiyanrider]

How long did it take you to learn how to drive 18 speeds comfortably? And how was the test ?

[@Dylan-kw4ol]

does the rotator have a wheelift like the 35 tons!?

[@zaneausley4437]

I before watching video for different heavy duty tow truck lifts three semi trucks

[@clittle580]

Is a Class B license required for the rotator since it’s not a combination unit? Or a Class A since it effectively becomes a combination unit if a vehicle is in tow? Always been curious about this.

[@plazatowing]

Class A due to the weight of the unit

[@clittle580]

Plaza Towing makes sense. I have a Class A and it allows me to tow any combination of vehicles 26001 and up. I assume California is the same way since those rules are usually made on the federal level. On my Oklahoma license, however, it says I can also operate all other classes legally. Plus I have a motorcycle endorsement so just about anything with wheels is legal for me.

[@dane_amsoilguy4962]

Did it bother you that the guy was jumping in to help? I know you like to do everything yourself so you know it's done and or done right.

[@tomh3652]

Good video but the cement truck rollover would have been awesome.

[@plazatowing]

Unfortunately I was unable to record it was one of our loyal accounts

[@tomh3652]

@@plazatowing Maybe next time.

[@jacobvolk8676]

How do the tire on the upper truck not hit the lower truck?

[@shawnsr8459]

👍👍👌

[@richfreedom6577]

Man you made it look too easy some of those simple jobs are nicer isn't it I feel sorry for Mark for being short and not be able to get this hooks off easily poor guy

[@johnneal1102]

That was to easy

[@waltk9067]

📸👍👍🤙

[@jimmygill5927]

Dose plaza towing have a website?

[@donotneed2250]

Too bad all calls can't be easy and quick.

[@zaneausley4437]

Hey

[@jimmygill5927]

Are you and Ron Pratt KZbin friends lol he's a good operator and so are you but he's just got experience over you

[@ManuelGarcia-wx2mh]

$?

[@tylerkimble2416]

Have you ever ran a Holmes unit?

[@joshcbuck7197]

Why not use one winch line with two yellow endless loops, that way the truck will always sit level instead of having the complications of the two winches.

[@plazatowing]

That’s another way of doing it! I typically do that for freightliners but since the Volvo’s have eyelet style pins it would require a few extra pieces of rigging to work. Just depends how I’m feeling that day to be honest. Thank you for watching!

[@synnaj]

first, hi i love your videos