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JERR-DAN Autogrid Option for XLP Carrier
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he all-new XLP Carrier Autogrid allows an operator to hook to a car quickly and easily without manually installing L-Arms. The grid design offers a 3,500 lb. rating and a crossbar that can rotate 90 degrees either side of center. The grid pivot has a center detent bar that prevents excessive crossbar swing during set-up.
The grid center drop area is designed to provide better support for tires as well as less sidewall push. Product longevity is addressed with replaceable wear items that include crossbar ends, L-arm tips, and plates at strategic locations. To learn more about Jerr-Dan, visit www.jerrdan.com
JERR-DAN Tow Link™ App
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nowing and understanding tow truck capacity and data is critical to safe and effective tow truck operation. Tow Link™ from Jerr-Dan recreates the tow and recovery scenario to provide informative data to advise operators on how to better use their equipment with two specific functions—a Rigging Utilization Calculator and a Tow Performance Calculator. The Tow Performance function allows the operator to input equipmentspecific and setup-specific values to determine a safe utilization level. The Rigging Utilization Calculator also provides for equipment and setup inputs and adds a unique angle calculator that works in conjunction with a smartphone’s camera to determine exact angles. Tow Link is available on Apple’s App Store as well as Google Play. To learn more about Jerr-Dan, visit www.jerrdan.com 8 | TOW PROFESSIONAL | Q4 23 | www.towprofessional.com