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JERR-DAN
HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT
Backed By 50 Year Commitment To Excellence
Jerr-Dan’s five decades of innovation and commitment to quality and reliability have culminated in today’s line of Heavy Duty wreckers and Rotators. These heavy duty units, in particular, require design, engineering, and a final build that tow professionals can rely on 24/7 to get the job done under some of the toughest conditions imaginable.
HEAVY DUTY WRECKERS ENGINEERED FOR STRENGTH AND DURABILITY
Whether you are looking to replace an older heavy duty wrecker with a new one or you are adding heavy duty capabilities to your fleet, Jerr-Dan has a model that is just right for your application. Jerr-Dan’s Heavy Duty wreckers are available in 25, 35, and 50-ton configurations; each one built with high-strength steel and designed for maximum power. And all feature our JFB Body made from a polypropylene copolymer material that is highimpact resistant and corrosion-free.
The JD25 Heavy Duty Integrated Wrecker features a 50,000 lb. 2-stage wrecker boom, high- impact resistant and corrosion-free body, and a 3-stage underlift – like all Jerr-Dan models designed with strength and performance in mind. The JD35 Heavy Duty Integrated Wrecker features a 70,000 lb. 2-stage wrecker boom, high impact resistant and corrosion- free body, and optional 3-stage underlifts. The JD50 Heavy Duty Integrated Wrecker features a 100,000 lb. 2- or 3-stage wrecker boom, high-impact resistant and corrosion-free body, and optional 3- or 4-stage underlifts.
Another exclusive, the Jerr-Dan Touchlink ™ control system, features in-cab electronic controls that come standard with an overhead switch panel, and an optional underlift control panel. It also provides increased control of the light-bar, front, side, and rear strobes, and flood and work lights.
And, to improve operator efficiency, each of these models offers an optional fully proportional, Jerr-Dan custom, Scanreco remote.
If you are transitioning from small or medium wreckers to a heavy duty model, you should be aware that there is an increased level of complexity inherent in the machine, and capability comparisons between different heavy duty wreckers are very significant. The buyer really needs to know what the new wrecker will be used for before comparing models. The buyer will want to carefully consider differences in lengths, feature and specification capabilities, and overall suitability for their particular business.
Another critical consideration for the company that is purchasing a heavy duty wrecker for the first time is training. Your operators are doubtless experts with your current fleet of small or medium trucks but operating a heavy duty wrecker is simply not the same experience. Making sure that your operators receive proper training and practice with the new wrecker is a key to success.
THE ROTATOR DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM STABILITY AND PERFORMANCE
When assessing the suitability of a house or building, the wise buyer looks first at the foundation. This is because a faulty or unstable foundation is the ultimate red flag; no matter how nice the house atop it is, the problematic foundation foretells problems ahead for the owner.
This is the same principle Jerr-Dan engineers started from when designing the JD50/60 HDR1000 Rotator: the strength and stability of the equipment’s frame must be paramount, as these qualities are critical to performance. It must be built upon a strong, stable, dependable foundation. The “foundation” of this rotator is its industry-leading scissor-style outriggers combined with its unique torsion frame design. It utilizes a unique 10 million RBM-rated torsion frame design which is the key to its performance. By properly distributing the forces encountered during lifting operations, the truck and its components remain stable and solid from start to finish. This incredibly stable platform allows an operator to maximize the working area and capabilities of the boom with its best in class 41 feet of reach.
Of course, once the stable platform was built, the rest of the rotator followed along the same innovative path. For example, the Jerr-Dan Rotator also has a proven independent knee boom underlift that is offered in a variety of configurations to meet customer demands with or without a drag winch. Underlift options include the 530 model three-stage with 147 inches of reach and a rated capacity, retracted, of 53,000 lb. Another option is the 565 model three/four-stage, with a 56,500 lb. rated capacity when retracted and 181/179 inches of reach respectively. Of course, these are only two of the various options available.
The JD50/60 HDR1000 comes with two DP or Ramsey 50,000 lb. 2-speed boom winches. Jerr-Dan also offers 20,000 lb., 35,000 lb., or 50,000 lb. drag winch options as well as the 20,000 lb. boom-mounted auxiliary winch option. Available in Single Steer or Twin Steer and four or five axle configurations, our chassis are engineered to perform with our rotator. Each chassis is custom ordered to meet Jerr-Dan’s demanding specifications.
The JD50/60 HDR1000 360-degree load charts (provided with each rotator) document the full working range, including over the nose of the chassis, which provides a more comprehensive and reliable working area in which to complete the most challenging recoveries.
Jerr-Dan’s exclusive Touchlink ™ system features incab electronic controls that come standard and include an overhead switch panel, and an optional underlift control panel. Touchlink allows control of the light-bar, front, side, and rear strobes, and flood and work lights without leaving the cab.
Touchlink is a CANBus based system, thereby reducing complexity and the need for additional wiring. Touchlink has built-in troubleshooting with smart keypad indicator lights. The centrally located, self-enclosed power distribution panel provides ease of access and serviceability to all electrical fuses and relays, and protection from the elements or accidental damage. The Touchlink control system includes a protected and
secured automotive-style wire harness, CAN-bus datalink, and weatherproof smart keypads. It is also pre-wired with three auxiliary circuits in the rear control box and one additional in the cab for those who wish to add custom lighting options.
Each rotator comes equipped with a fully proportional, Jerr-Dan custom, Scanreco remote. The remote is equipped with several features including E-stop emergency shut down, engine throttle up to a preset RPM, winch 2 speed on/off switches, and winch free spool engage. The remote can be operated in a standard mode or set to a slower mode if necessary. Lighted indicators tell the operator when a winch is in free spool mode and indicate when a winch is in high-speed mode. A switchable night light feature makes the remote more visible and usable in the dark and in low lighting. It also has built-in safety features that warn the operator and, if necessary, timeout or shut off the system in certain orientations, such as if the remote is dropped.
Our incredibly diverse customer base, with businesses of all sizes, all have slightly different needs. For this reason, we offer a wide variety of options. Options such as multiple storage solution packages, each one enabling you to customize the body to fit your storage requirements. If you want to make your JD50/60
HDR1000 really stand out in a crowd, check out the many available stainless and chrome accessory options we have available.
Finally, to cut down on the financing hassle that often accompanies the purchase of heavier duty equipment, remember that Jerr-Dan Financial Solutions (JDFS) offers quick, professional financing and competitive rates for leases and loans on new and used Jerr-Dan equipment. Whether you’re a one-unit operator or the owner of a large fleet, we can help you find a solution that works for you.
Of course, training is critical when you buy a rotator. Jerr-Dan now offers factory training for rotator customers. For more information about training, distributors, parts, and service, or more details about Jerr-Dan equipment, please visit www.jerrdan.com.
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ZACKLIFT
HEAVY-DUTY DETACHABLE
Zacklift International and their innovative and American made product line has helped define the heavy-duty detachable industry since 1981. Zacklift has been at the forefront of envisioning and manufacturing heavy-duty under lifts for decades and their tried and true detachable designs have become a benchmark for longevity in detachable heavy-duty towing.
As the world leader in heavy-duty detachable towing, Zacklift International and their products continue to raise the bar with what is possible and expected from detachable models and with several new product additions this year, Zacklift will not disappoint. Detachable Zacklifts are used around the world by domestic customers, state and local governments and as well as many military divisions. Zacklift continues to blaze a trail in the detachable heavy-duty industry and is excited to announce this year’s latest additions to its ever expanding product line in 2022. Zacklift, while working with a military contractor in previous years has developed a rotator and under lift system that is designed to hold up to the harsh environments and stringent demands in any active war zone. While this Zackilift rotator was designed specifically for military use, plans are being development to bring these designs to the domestic market in the near future. Over the past year Zacklift has returned to its innovative roots by developing a brand new product that is focused on offering their customers more options in the form of a detachable, integrated boom and under lift system, the Genesis 30T. The all new Genesis 30T is a compact, detachable wrecker and is Zacklift’s latest product offering. The GENESIS 30T is thoughtfully designed
to be compact and balanced, making it a superior choice for towing and recovery work in tight areas and urban settings where recovery space is limited. Zacklift’s innovative reinforced secondary boom gives the Genesis 30T a respectable extended weight capacity of 22,000 lbs, its under lift is rated at 35,000 lbs and 80,000 lbs towing capacity, 38,000 lbs stiff legs round out this very capable package. Finally, a tow system that gives the user superior flexibility with zero compromises to performance. The signature durability Zacklift is known for has been engineered into the Genesis, like all their products, they are designed and built to hold up to strenuous demands required by today’s heavyduty towing professionals. The Genesis 30T has a wide range of optional accessories available as well, including modular tool boxes, winches, military inspired fenders, wireless remotes and pintle / ball / fifthwheel hitches. The GENESIS 30T is one hundred percent customizable and an upgradeable heavy-duty towing system. Please be on the lookout for our new Genesis 30T, as well as, our new additions such as rotators and side pullers and others products later this year. If you have any questions regarding Zacklift products visit www.zacklift.com or call 509-674-4426.