Recovery Trucks for Sale (26)

Choose from a wide selection of recovery trucks for sale at Truckpages. We list all types including those with the more specialist tilt and slide bodies, suitable for picking up performance cars thanks to their lower angle of recovery. Some recovery body manufacturers even offer super low approach tilt & slide bodies – Roger Dyson, for example. Check out the trucks that include an additional rear spectacle lift – or ‘spec lift’. These look like a pair of glasses hanging from the rear of the truck (hence the name) that go under the front wheels of a car for recovery. Also important is the number of seats in the truck cab.  For general recovery work it may be necessary to transport the car’s occupants as well.  Look for ‘crew cab’ models with up to 6 seats.
Heavy Recovery Trucks for Sale
For heavier recovery of trucks and buses, you will need a larger truck with a recovery boom lift. Some truck buyers may call these trucks wreckers, but this name indicates they do some damage – the opposite should be true!

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What is a Recovery Vehicle?

This is not as obvious as you may think. The UK government has a dedicated section on their website that tries to clarify the situation. There are definitions according to Vehicle excise, drivers’ hours and plating and testing regulations. A truck can look like one used for recovery, but if it is actually used for moving cars between car dealerships, then it is a car transporter! Before buying a recovery truck we recommend that you read the whole of the section on the Government website to make sure you are buying the right vehicle.

Which Recovery Truck Should I Buy?

Buying a Car Recovery Truck

If you are looking for a single car recovery truck, then you will need to be aware of the payload issues. As cars are getting heavier – especially electric cars full of batteries – a 3.5 tonne van will no longer be suitable. Once the body has been added the best you would be able to recover would be a small city car.

Even a standard 7.5 tonne truck with a tilt and slide body may struggle as the large 4×4 SUVs become electrified. Consider therefore a brand of truck what is typically on the lighter side in terms on unladen weight and do not specify options that you may not need. Brands to consider are the Isuzu N75 or Mitsubishi Fuso Canter. These two ‘Japanese-style’ trucks have smaller cabs and overall footprint. An alternative may be the Iveco Daily (not Eurocargo) at 7.2 tonnes GVW. All of these have lighter cabs and smaller engines to help with payload.

Buying a truck for breakdown recovery will differ from one used to recover illegal vehicles. These may well be typically parked on the roadside with no room to park a lorry in front or behind to drag the car onto the body, as you can with a vehicle broken down on a dual carriageway or motorway, for example.  So, for this type of recovery you will need a ‘Street Lifter’ or ‘Total Lift’. This works using a truck-mounted crane and a frame which fits underneath the car. This means that a locked car can be taken away quickly from the roadside without damage with the truck parked in front, behind or to the side of the target vehicle.

Buying a Heavy Recovery Truck

As far as heavy recovery trucks are concerned, the bulk of the money is tied up on the body, lift and ancillary systems rather than the purchase of the chassis. It therefore makes sense not to scrimp and save on the brand of truck if spending hundreds of thousands on the body.  These trucks do not travel many kilometres per year but are expected to last a long time and must be 100% reliable. Who wants a recovery truck to have to be recovered? If you are looking for a used wrecker then you will not be inundated with a wide choice – especially of newer vehicles. If you can find one, buy it regardless of the truck brand, as buying and building a new one can set you back over £250,000.

What to Consider When Looking for a Recovery Truck

Hydraulics

There is typically a lot of hydraulics involved with a recovery body, especially the tilt and slide variety. Spec lifts too use hydraulics to deploy and lift the broken-down car. Make sure to check all the systems for operation under load, as well as visibly for any leaks. Has the area around the hydraulic pump and couplings been cleaned all too recently? This could be to disguise any leaks that exist.

Crew Cab or not?

If you are planning on carrying out roadside recovery – especially under contract from one of the breakdown companies, they you may well need a crew cab – this is a standard cab with an extra row of seats behind for the occupants of the stricken car. However, these larger cabs eat into the payload and may require a larger truck than otherwise necessary or it could restrict the types of vehicles that can be recovered.

Spec Lift

If you sometimes need to move two cars at once (this is the maximum allowed for true ‘vehicle recovery’) then a spectacle lift or ‘spec-lift’ is the most flexible option – better than having a huge load bed that would fit two cars for use in the odd occasion. If you are never likely to recover more than one vehicle at a time, then choosing a truck with a spec lift is just adding weight and complexity for the sake of it.

Latest Recovery News

New Isuzu Recovery Trucks as Replacements

Newquay-based Fourwinds Garage has taken delivery of three new Isuzu N75.190 recovery vehicles, returning to the Japanese manufacturer once again following seven years of consistent reliability from its existing 7.5-tonners. The new arrivals replace similar trucks from another manufacturer and join a 25-strong vehicle recovery fleet, which now includes eight 7.5-tonne Isuzu N-Series rigids. Featuring custom low approach slidebed bodies from J&J Conversions, the latest three to enter service will primarily be used to clear road traffic accidents and make long-distance vehicle deliveries. Dave Henwood, Managing Director at Fourwinds Garage, says: “The most important thing for us when choosing a…

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7 Tonne Iveco Daily High Payload Recovery Truck

With a van-like cab and a truck-like chassis, the 7-tonne Iveco Daily is ideal for recovery work. This suitability has led AMS Recovery to design and build a lightweight body for the 7-tonner. Based on an Iveco Daily 7-tonne Crew Cab (70C21H), this bespoke vehicle was bodied by AMS Recovery Trucks for customer First Line Recovery. Its custom-made lightweight aluminium body hosts famed Miller Industries heavy-duty equipment such as a boom and pair of winches with this Daily engineered to lift 2,700kg. Its stabilising fork that can anchor this vehicle to the ground and additional counterweights means that even the…

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Two Electric Iveco eDAILY Commercials for the AA

A pair of electric Iveco eDaily trucks have joined The AA’s expanding fleet of electric vehicles. The AA’s recovery fleet is undergoing the biggest change in its 119-year history with zero-emission vehicles needed for recoveries.   An Iveco eDaily 7.2T with Dyson Powerloader and eDaily 4.25T CRT crew van are now on the road sporting The AA’s iconic colours. The Iveco eDaily’s payload and strong truck-based chassis make the 7.2T Powerloader one of the most capable electrified recovery vehicles in service. Thanks to the lightweight Roger Dyson bodywork, this EV can recover stranded vehicles weighing up to 3,000kg. With modern…

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First UK Iveco X-Way recovery truck

The very first Iveco X-Way UK recovery truck (AS280X57Y/PT HR ON) has hit the road courtesy of bodybuilder Roger Dyson. This ‘monster’ truck is the first of many X-Way-based recovery vehicles due to join operator fleets. Supplied by Sherwood Truck and Van, the Iveco X-Way 6x2 was sent by Roger Dyson to its heavy-duty recovery bodybuilder partner Tevor in Poland for its build before returning to the UK for final completion. Roger Dyson Ltd is the sole UK distributor for Tevor vehicles, with this vivid yellow example – the first of its kind - set to enter service with Newport-based…

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Truckpages Issue 207 is out now

Well, this really is BIG NEWS in the Truckpages world. On this week's front cover is the first ever fully electric truck to appear for sale inside the magazine. If is a fully electric, 19 tonne GVW (you get the extra tonne for it being electric) DAF LF E19 Electric with the 26ft curtainside body and tuckaway tail lift. The truck is a 2022 model and has only covered 33,435 kilometres. It is certainly worth a phone call to the vendors, Ford and Slater who have priced the truck at £180,000+VAT. Just think, never having to fill the truck with…

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Body
Recovery
Make
MAN
Model
TGL
Location
For Auction on 2025-07-16 TILT - & - SLIDE - RECOVERY, - WINCH, - SPEC - LIFT MoT: 31-08-2025 .VAT on Hammer: Plus VAT . V5?: Here MOT Due31/08/2025Former Keepers1Body StyleTilt & SlideCab TypeCrewAxle Combination4x2Steering CombinationStandard AxleRear SuspensionAirGross Weight12000
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Body
Recovery
Make
Iveco
Model
Eurocargo
Location
For Auction on 2025-07-10 Air Conditioning, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Remote Locking, CD Player, Power Steering This lot is available at auction on Thursday 10th July at 7:00pm or available at a Buy it Now price of: £9650 It has been enter into the sale by a Health Authority. Cost Breakdown: Purchase...
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Body
Recovery
Make
MAN
Model
TGX
Location
For Auction at CVA Twinwoods Business Park, Thurleigh Road, Milton Ernest, Bedford MK44 1FD on 2025-07-08 Lot No: 284 *WARNING LIGHT ON DASH* BRIMEC HEAVY UNDERLIFT EQUIPMENT (YEAR CIRCA 1996/97), TOOLING IN CABINET, SURROUND CAMERA SYSTEM, WINCH, FRIDGE, REMOTE PRESENT MoT: 30/06/2026 Documentation: HereReg No:...
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Body
Recovery
Make
Isuzu
Model
N75
Location
For Auction on 2025-07-09 RECOVERY - WORLD - TILT - AND - SLIDE - BODY ELECTRIC - WINCH - WITH - REMOTE MoT: 31-07-2025 .VAT on Hammer: Plus VAT . V5?: Buyer To Apply . Lot No: Lot 126 MOT Due31/07/2025Former Keepers1Body StyleBreakdown TruckCab TypeCrewAxle Combination4x2Steering CombinationSteerRear...
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Body
Recovery
Make
Iveco
Location
iveco recovery truck with winch and crane
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Body
Recovery
Make
Mercedes
Model
Atego
Location
- Tilt & Slide Recovery - 21ft Bed - Winch - 4×2, 10.5ton Gross - Euro 5 - 180 Horsepower - 6 Speed Manual Gearbox - Spring Suspension - Day Cab - Air Con - Direct Company - Ideal For Export
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Body
Recovery
Make
MAN
Model
TGL
Location
2013 Man TGL 12-220 Crewcab, boniface tilt and slide body w / spec lift and winch
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Body
Recovery
Make
Scania
Model
P Series
Location
2007 Scania P310 6x2 10 Tyre Rear Lift Sleeper Cab Recovery Truck. - 28Ft Brimec Tilt And Slide Recovery Body with Hydraulic Ramp. - Steel Mesh Floor And Lashing Rings. - Winch. - 8 Speed Opticruise Gearbox. - Single Bunk. - Full Wind Deflector Kit.� - Radio/Stereo. - Excellent Condition. - We can...
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Body
Recovery
Make
Scania
Model
4 Series
Location
1997 Scania P94 220 4x2 Day Cab Tilt and Slide. - Roger Dyson Body. - 8 Speed Manual Gearbox. - Winch, Spec Lift. - Radio/Stereo. - Excellent Condition. - We can organise shipping to any worldwide destination - Contact for a quote. � -
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Body
Recovery
Make
Renault
Model
Midlum
Location
For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2025-07-08 Lot No: 285 WINCH, PROBUILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS BODY MoT: - Documentation: Buyer To ApplyReg No: WX59AXZ * No. of former keepers: 2 * Seller: DIRECT LEASING COMPANY* Truck & Trailer Auction AUCTION
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Recovery
Make
Isuzu
Model
N75
Location
2017 67 ISUZU N75.190 EURO 6 Worldwide Recovery Systems 18ft twin deck car transporter, Winch, Tow bar, tool boxes, beacons, central locking, auto, cruise lane assist, 3 seats, air con, electric windows, 1 owner £14,950 + VAT
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Body
Recovery
Make
Renault
Model
Range D
Location
For Auction on 2025-07-16 4X2 - BONIFACE - TILT - & - SLIDE, - SPEC - LIFT, - WINCH MoT: 28-02-2026 .VAT on Hammer: Plus VAT . V5?: Here MOT Due28/02/2026Former Keepers1Body StyleTilt & SlideCab TypeCrewAxle Combination4x2Steering CombinationStandard AxleRear SuspensionAirGross Weight12000
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Body
Recovery
Make
Iveco
Model
Eurocargo
Location
4X2. 7.5 TON GVW. SECOND CAR SPEC LIFT PLUS WINCH. ORS RECOVERY BODY ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. AUTOMATIC. 408,189 KM. MOT 31.08.2025
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Recovery
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Location
For Auction at CVA Twinwoods Business Park, Thurleigh Road, Milton Ernest, Bedford MK44 1FD on 2025-07-10 *WARNING LIGHT ON DASH* WINCH MoT: Expired Documentation: Buyer To ApplyReg No: YN70ZWF * No. of former keepers: 2 Van & Car Auction AUCTION
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Body
Recovery
Make
Scania
Model
4 Series
Location
1996 Scania 144 460 6x4 Sleeper Cab Recovery Truck Wrecker.� - Remote Control Underboom Lift.� - 12 Speed Manual Gearbox. - Manual Fuel Pump. - Forks and Attachments Included. - Radio/Stereo. - Excellent Condition. - We can organise shipping to any Worldwide destination - Contact for a quote. -
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Body
Recovery
Make
MAN
Model
TGL
Location
2013 MAN TGL 12.220 Crew Cab Recovery Truck. - Roger Dyson Tilt and Slide Body. - Winch, Spec Lift. - 6 Speed Manual Gearbox. - Excellent Condition. - We can organise shipping to any Worldwide destination - Contact for a quote. -
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Body
Recovery
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Location
2022 (22) FIAT DUCATO 35 C/C MULTIJET III RECOVERY TRUCK. This Van with a Chassis Cab body. It is well priced at £11950 +VAT please note the registration number before enquiring: YN22ZVC
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Body
Recovery
Make
Mercedes
Model
Sprinter
Location
2015 Mercedes Sprinter 313 CDI MWB High Roof Mobike Breakdown Tyre Van.� - Onboard Compressor.� - Inverter. - Tyre Loading Ramp. - 6 Speed Manual Gearbox. - Excellent Condition. - We can organise shipping to any Worldwide destination - Contact for a quote. -
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Body
Recovery
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
EURO 6 2021 DAF LF 180 12 TONNE RECOVERY TRUCK,AUTO GEARBOX,378.000 KMS,AIR CONDITIONING,DYSON SLA SUPER LOW APPROACH TILT AND SLIDE BODY,ANY INSPECTION WELCOME,�59.950+VAT FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL
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Body
Recovery
Make
Foden
Model
Alpha
Location
Walkers of Ashbourne Ltd Retirement Auction Sale Number: 697 1991 Foden S106R 6x6 Recovery Rigid - Manual - Single Winch Rear Recovery, Rear Landing Legs - Reg: H116 NFS For Auction at Prees Airfield Hangar 2, A41, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2JL on 2025-07-19
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