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A New Flatbed Tow Truck Starts at $125,000 in 2026 — Premium Builds Are Reaching $160,000 as Tariffs Compound

A new 2026 flatbed tow truck starts at approximately $125,000, with galvanized subframes, premium toolboxes, and additional equipment pushing prices to $160,000, according to industry pricing data compiled by A1 Corolla Towing. Steel and aluminum tariffs, the April 6 Section 232 full-value tariff restructuring, and limited domestic manufacturing competition are compounding equipment costs for operators planning fleet purchases.

Operator takeaway

If you have a fleet refresh decision in the next 90 days, get quotes now and confirm whether the pricing reflects the post-April 6 tariff structure — waiting costs more every month.

Industry Pricing Data · Published 2026-04-01 · Read original source →
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