Hydraulic vs Flatbed Towing: Which Do You Need?
With hydraulic vs flatbed towing, the choice comes down to size: hydraulic towing lifts your vehicle by two wheels and is built for sedans and hatchbacks, while flatbed towing carries the entire vehicle on a raised platform and is required for SUVs, buses, and trucks — the right choice depends on your vehicle’s size and weight, not personal preference.
How hydraulic towing works
A hydraulic tow truck lifts either the front or rear wheels off the ground while the other two roll along the road. It’s faster to hook up and generally less expensive, which is why it’s the standard choice for smaller passenger vehicles.
How flatbed towing works
A flatbed lifts the entire vehicle onto a flat platform, with none of its wheels touching the road during transport. This is both gentler on the vehicle and the only safe option once you’re above a certain size or weight.
Hydraulic vs flatbed towing: why you can’t always choose the cheaper option
Hydraulic towing isn’t rated for the weight and dimensions of an SUV, bus, or truck — attempting it on a vehicle it isn’t designed for risks damage to both the vehicle being towed and the tow truck itself. This isn’t a cost-saving choice available to larger vehicles; it’s a genuine size limit.
What this costs
Hydraulic towing generally runs ₹35-40 per kilometre, reflecting the smaller vehicle and simpler equipment involved. Flatbed towing runs ₹70-80 per kilometre, given the larger vehicle sizes and equipment it’s built to handle.
How Jhatpat handles this
When you book a tow through Jhatpat, the vehicle type you select determines which kind of truck gets dispatched — sedans and hatchbacks can choose either option, while SUVs, buses, trucks, and motorcycles are matched automatically to flatbed service.
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