Introducing Tater: Cape Coral’s Heavy Recovery Powerhouse!
Cape Coral Towing & Recovery just leveled up. Meet “Tater” — the newest beast in our heavy recovery fleet — a powerful NRC 40/50 CSR rotator built on a Kenworth chassis and purpose-built for the most extreme recovery scenarios in Southwest Florida.
This isn’t your average tow truck. With a 50-ton rotating boom, dual 50,000 lb winches, and full hydraulic stabilization, Tater delivers unmatched control, reach, and lifting power. Whether it’s an overturned semi, a jackknifed tanker, or a canal extraction in the middle of nowhere, Cape Coral Towing is now fully equipped to handle it — safely, efficiently, and on the first call.
What's an NRC Rotator?
An NRC rotator is a type of heavy-duty tow truck manufactured by NRC Industries, a leading Canadian company known for its high-performance recovery equipment. The key feature of a rotator is its rotating boom, which can swivel 360 degrees — making it extremely versatile for complex recoveries in tight or hazardous environments.
🔧 What Makes a Rotator Different?
Rotating Boom: Unlike standard wreckers, the boom can pivot side to side — ideal for lifting or recovering vehicles where backing directly up isn’t possible.
Independent Stabilizers: Deploy on both sides to provide balance and control during heavy lifts.
Dual Winches: High-capacity winches (often 25,000–50,000 lbs each) allow multi-point rigging and recovery.
Heavy Recovery Powerhouse!
NRC 40/50 CSR Specs:
An NRC rotator is a heavy-duty tow truck designed for advanced recovery operations. Unlike standard wreckers, it features a rotating hydraulic boom that can swivel 360 degrees, allowing for complex lifts and extractions in tight or difficult locations.
The model 40/50 CSR refers to two key specifications:
40/50 means the boom can lift 40 tons at full extension and 50 tons when retracted.
CSR stands for “Composite Sliding Rotator,” NRC’s proprietary system that uses lighter composite materials with heavy-duty sliding and lifting performance.
Mounted on a Kenworth, Peterbilt, or similar chassis, this equipment is capable of:
Recovering overturned tractor-trailers
Unwinding jackknifed semis
Pulling out heavy equipment from construction zones
Extracting vehicles from canals or ditches
Performing crane-style lifts where direct access isn’t possible
This type of rotator significantly expands a towing company’s ability to handle the most demanding recovery jobs with control, reach, and efficiency.
🏆 Why It Matters to Towing Clients
Adding a rotator to our towing fleet means Cape Coral Towing & Recovery can handle the most complex, heaviest, and dangerous recoveries with speed, control, and safety!
When lives, equipment, and roadways are on the line, experience and equipment make the difference!
