I think Casey wasn’t able to have all the transformers he wanted as a kid and is now compensating for it. 😂 That zack lift is an awesome piece of equipment.
I like the idea about a winch that uses the existing mount after you detach. I am sure if you contact the manufacturer they would be willing to build you one that uses the same hydraulic connections and then offer the winch as an accessory to their product line.
The downside is that a large hydraulic winch is probably a bit heavy and bulky to move into place. A harbor freight battery powered one can be a lot smaller and lighter and still do what is needed.
Good morning Casey. That Zacklift is really impressive. The amount of thought that went into every aspect of the unit. Its very complicated yet simple when you showed what is involved in the removal. Good job Casey , thumbs UP! 👍 Have a great day!
Since you need a impact to release the tension on the chains you should just remove the jack handles on the legs and weld some nuts on in their place, use nuts that are the same size as the chain tension bolts so you only need one socket.
I like this idea. I have had tools break, and batteries get cold, so the redundant survivalist in me says to leave the hand cranks, but it's not a bad idea at all.
Hi Casey, great video, may I suggest you paint a stripe on the front landing legs where they go into the tubes, that way you will be real close to the pin holes Just my thoughts.
Casey, at 11:32 that was with a couple of minutes for explanations, camera set-up etc. Once the outriggers are mounted and you aren't moving cameras you'll be way under 10 min. Great foreshadowing as I'm sure at least half of us thought why not just build a bracket for a winch to fit into your zacklift bracket! lol
Could remove the handle and weld a nut so you can use a cordless drill to drop them faster, although idk if it would hurt the gears to do like that. Awesome equipment and great video as always, Casey!!
@@User_Joe he tends to not be a fan of depending on having power tools to run stuff (and having done what you suggested to one of our goose neck trailers after ripping off a jack handle for the second time (caught a branch once and snagged it on a round bail the other time) i felt kind of dumb having to use an adjustable wrench to lift a loaded trailer so i could unhook bc i forgot the driver i made a new handle for it lol
if zacklift made it then it could be capable of being controlled by the wireless controller from the big unit blue side or yellow side depends on witch hydraulic line he hooks up
@@charlesflakusj.r6344no because thats integrated into the wrecker body. Not the truck side. Truck pto only supplies the hydraulic flow and moving it. You could run the body off of a pony motor if you wanted to
Transformer toys for big boys. No need for more speed Casey, I think you already got the chronological order of your contraption down to a science. I love the fact on how clean and tidy the wrecker attachment is, You can detach, walk around with a pressure washer with easy access below, pretty sweet rig, easy to service, the wrecker can be dropped off for repairs without shutting down the truck. A semi for hauling and a rig for towing all-in-one, you can't get mad at that.
I like how you immediately put the tools back where they are supposed go when you finished with them. I don't do that sometimes and have a heck of a time trying to remember where I left them. TOO MANY BRAIN FARTS
Have ZackLift design and build a hydraulic winch to attach to the empty front mount when the wrecker body is removed. You can be tester #1 for a new product!
The Harbor Freight ( US General) tool boxes are great. I had one in my service truck for 10-12 years. I was very impressed with how well it took the abuse of being mounted on a truck.
You need a folding engine hoist, modified to be able to lift the winch up onto the front mount bracket (and save your back and another hernia). Beyond that, this looks to be the perfect setup that truly gives you the best of both worlds - a heavy wrecker with some awesome abilities, and a 5th wheel setup to be able to haul almost any trailer you have need to haul. It's very easy to understand why you made the decision that you did for the unit that you did - very nice looking setup, Casey!
He can store the winch on the flatbed, so then he just need some planks to drag it on and off the truck. Assuming its down hill he can drag it easy down, and use the winch to drag itself up.
Put similar feet under the winch. You can drive from underneath the lift, and backup underneath the winch. Remove the legs, and off you go. That way it can even be the heavy duty winch.
Yes after a few more times taking it off, you will have your routine down pat and reduce your time a lot. With doing the routine the same each time you also develop muscle memory so if you forget something it will trigger you senses to go back and double check. Keep up the good videos and make it understandable for all.
Very nice setup Casey. Regarding front jacks. Change square receivers to round ones and simply rotate the jacks forward and pin them there. Pull pin, rotate down, and they’re done. Tip: Remove handles and replace with a nut the same size as chain releases.
Nice change over as a visual when you have the front legs on spray paint to where the holes for the pins to drop throw with ease so if you have to do it in low lighting you will not need to struggle and forget something.
For someone who claims to not be good at anything, Casey, you did a great job at whatever you are not good at...!!!! The zacklift is a great choice...!!!!
Another idea: Weld a tab with a hole in it on the front legs to put the big front locking pins in when they are removed, that way they dont get lost and are right where you need them when it is time to hook back up. Also, chain or safety wire the front leg pins and clips to the front legs so they don't get dropped in the snow or gravel and get lost. As others mentioned, paint a stripe around the front legs to help align the holes. Great job and awesome piece of kit you have there.
Great idea they thought of.👍 Front supports you could mark the tubing and would help where to stop to put pin in. Can't complain with these times. That's still fast.
Hello from the Netherlands. It might be an idea to place a bracket in the middle under your headboard rack boxes for the air couplings and lighting plug of the truck itself. This way they are always out of the way and yet in the right place when connecting and disconnecting. and perhaps also hang a bracket on the wrecker unit for the hydraulic hoses, so you always place them in the same place and hang them in a good bracket that holds the couplings in place thanks for the video. Kind regards, Hollandduck
The Daimler Unimog has many attachments similar to your Zacklift. Everything is quickly detachable. Their marketing in Europe is to buy one vehicle that will do the work of 2 or 3 vehicles.
An Apex winch in a cradle pinned to the bracket is a great idea. I'm thinking a small A frame above the winch, with a rotating sheave head instead of a normal fair lead to make it easy, well easier on the rope anyway, to go off the sides of the truck if needed. A set of cables, with an Anderson style quick disconnect plug could be mounted under the center box of the headache rack for connecting it to the batteries. I'm not in the wrecker business, but it makes sense in my head.
(imagining all this on a typical autumn truck, covered bu dirt, snow and ice, somewhere on great russian plain) guys, very glad for you and your climate.
On your landing gear, remove the crank handles, get 2 big 1/2" drive impact sockets, weld on in place of crank handle. Use your impact to raise and lower. If too much weight is on legs, you can use a breaker bar to free up. Just an idea to make life a little easier.
That was interesting to watch. Thanks for the lesson. I did not know that removeable wrecker body units were even available. I really like how you put your tools right back where you got them from.
Not a recovery or wrecker operator but have been into the trucking game for well over 40 years and have had the pleasure of having operated a large variety versatile equipment. I've always appreciated a well thought out piece of equipment that is adaptable and efficiently functional. I have not seen this unit before but just love the concept and execution. Thank you for taking the time to give us all a demo. Now get out there and have some fun with it and start making it put some butter on your bread! LOL
A) You missed the safety pin on the retainer for the first leg. B) I LOVE that you strapped the legs to the hand truck - shows your commitment to safety. Great vid!
you should ask Zacklift to design and built and winch mount that goes into their frame mount it could run off of one of your hydraulic line sets and use your wireless controller. those hydraulic winches are heavy so have the mount have its own set of detachable legs that hold it in the air higher then your fifth wheel so you can drive under it with the truck and crank lower it into the frame mounts.
It's awesome to see how you've built your buisness up and now have acquired the tools to be so versatile and able to handle just about any towing need of your customers. Success breeds success!
Good morning Casey I definitely agree when you get your routine down it will be a lot easier and faster for you. I am impressed you make the process look easy
Very nice and so versatile!! In this day and time whereas so many things are run by impact drivers, it would be nice if the black legs had a nut along with or instead of the hand cranks and then you could use your impact driver to zip the legs down and up.
Damn Casey, that’s just having two Trucks in One. What an amazing Rig that is. I was never really sure why you bought such a long framed Semi, but it makes sense now. Don’t you love it when your plans come together. You are a very organized person. I figured out a long time ago that was the only way to go.. Be safe in your Work.. MWP Cosby, Tn
I was thinking you could convert those legs to hydraulic when they become permanent, although that could give reliability issues depending upon their frequency of use. Just thinking out loud, its your toy, you play with it in the best way for you. Another great presentation.
You should design a winch plate and market it with Zacklift - you can't be the only driver that would benefit from that - and you've got those pins to use to mount the winch plate, nice and solid. Good idea. Nice video - thanks (sorry - no criticisms)
Consider adding 3M or equivalent highly reflective tape around the black removable legs. Wrap the reflective tape around the leg tube at the point the leg inserts into the housing. This will give you a visual reference as to precisely how far you have to push the Leg into the Housing. Being reflective makes it easier to see 👀 at night . Shaves off a few seconds to a minute. G.
Love the Zack Lift. It's pretty awesome. Thanks for showing the on/off, and also explaining previously about the door swings on the headboard. Makes more sense now.
That Zack Lift... crazy genius system. Loved the idea when you 1st brought the idea to us. Seeing you actually do an On & Off in less than 30 minutes... crazy cool. The winch idea.. perfect
That's a awesome setup for any tow company, they made it really simple to remove. I've owned slide in truck campers for years and this honestly looks easier to remove lol!
Add hydraulic lock on the front mounting plate will speed it up, just like the quick attach you have on wheel loaders to release or lock the bucket. And you have room in-front of the mount under the headboard to attach a permanent winch that you can use wen you work with a trailer.
Lights inside your headboard? Backup camera for your kingpin? Hydraulic operated landing gear? Places to store wooden 16"x16"x8" outrigger pads w/rope handles. Kingpin lock when not in use.
Yep, you definitely want to get a routine down for detaching and attaching the Zacklift. Store parts in the same location each time. Do it yourself so you know what has been done. Do walk arounds like you did. As a former truck driver nothing is more fun than hearing wham! wham! on the back of your cab, from lines I forgot to disconnect, after being distracted from my routine.
I like every thing you have done here , being Versatile is Awesome , I have a 16' car trailer and needed a 12,000 lb Winch , what I did was I made it removable with a small cradle and I used large Anderson plugs for the 12v . I can see that on your truck already , I just Subscribed
The ZackLift is one sweet bit of engineering. I know nothing of wreckers and have absolutely no need or desire to run a towing service, but I want one just like that in the worst way. 😁 Great job explaining things, too, Casey!
6:20 Routine also helps you remember to do everything. I had a 7 step routine for loading when I was hauling crude oil in Texas. I counted the steps as I did them and then recount after I was done to make sure I had done everything.
This is a nice setup. It will be nice when the front landing gear are mounted permanently, which will shave a few minutes off the setup/takedown time. It seems like any time I have a suggestion lately, you already thought of it in the video or one of the other commenters beat me to the punch. Semper tow!
The rear stabiliser legs have a pilot operated valve , this means they won't retract unless hydraulic pressure is there to open the valve. The side support legs could be fitted with hydraulic cylinders instead of winding gear again with pilot valves to speed up the process of demounting .
I think if you added some tape or marks on the legs to help identify when they are lined up approximately with pin locations could help. I think when you get your routine down you could be under 10 minutes easy.
these explanation/tutorials are getting so straight forward you might as well add south main auto's tag "If I can do it you can do it too!" at the end. too bad the price of entry is so high
Hi Casey I love how easy the Zacklift comes off and turns the western star back to a semi great video Casey would love to have one Great video thanks I enjoyed seeing it coming off and it was quick going on I’m impressed how it toes strong unit see ya in the next one 😊
I think you can remove the wrecker off your truck quicker than I can remove my camper off my pickup.
For real
pretty much the same for getting a roofbox onto my Wagon lol, i'm quite certain that this took me more than 10 minutes
Same here. Pull behind takes me 15 to 20 minutes to disconnect.
Funny that's the exact first thing I thought of. 😂
Faster than getting my w... off lmao
I think Casey wasn’t able to have all the transformers he wanted as a kid and is now compensating for it. 😂 That zack lift is an awesome piece of equipment.
"The Zack Lift......Semi in disguise". Go on, you all know you sang it!
I like the idea about a winch that uses the existing mount after you detach. I am sure if you contact the manufacturer they would be willing to build you one that uses the same hydraulic connections and then offer the winch as an accessory to their product line.
Now your thinking! Great idea . I'm gonna steel it ! Lol
@@davestevens4263 Really your going to steel it , or steal it?
The downside is that a large hydraulic winch is probably a bit heavy and bulky to move into place. A harbor freight battery powered one can be a lot smaller and lighter and still do what is needed.
Probably would be a good accessory for them to make. But knowing you. Can make it better and faster.
also "you're" thinking @@kingtut5923
Good morning Casey. That Zacklift is really impressive. The amount of thought that went into every aspect of the unit. Its very complicated yet simple when you showed what is involved in the removal. Good job Casey , thumbs UP! 👍 Have a great day!
The detachable Zack lift is the best idea. Sure saves money on having another road tractor. Great video Casey
Since you need a impact to release the tension on the chains you should just remove the jack handles on the legs and weld some nuts on in their place, use nuts that are the same size as the chain tension bolts so you only need one socket.
I like this idea. I have had tools break, and batteries get cold, so the redundant survivalist in me says to leave the hand cranks, but it's not a bad idea at all.
@@JonathanSias Weld a socket on one of the hand cranks, redundancy problem solved.
Yep, I've done this on all my trailers. Welding a socket is the way to go, just keep a breaker bar handy and you're g2g
Hi Casey, great video, may I suggest you paint a stripe on the front landing legs where they go into the tubes, that way you will be real close to the pin holes Just my thoughts.
This is genius
Dang. Beat me to it.
You packed a ton of versatility onto that tractor. Which is perfect for a solo operation.
Casey, at 11:32 that was with a couple of minutes for explanations, camera set-up etc. Once the outriggers are mounted and you aren't moving cameras you'll be way under 10 min. Great foreshadowing as I'm sure at least half of us thought why not just build a bracket for a winch to fit into your zacklift bracket! lol
I'm not a trucker but I am very impressed with the functionality of the Zacklift and the ease with which you remove/replace it on your truck.
Remember, there's hardware on the truck, that needs to be hooked up to prior, so the ZachLift can be a securely secured.
i think any fleet owner who does local stuff and has 10 or more trucks could use this for sure
I believe you could get it down to 7 minutes after the landing gear becomes permanent mount.
Could remove the handle and weld a nut so you can use a cordless drill to drop them faster, although idk if it would hurt the gears to do like that. Awesome equipment and great video as always, Casey!!
@@User_Joe he tends to not be a fan of depending on having power tools to run stuff (and having done what you suggested to one of our goose neck trailers after ripping off a jack handle for the second time (caught a branch once and snagged it on a round bail the other time) i felt kind of dumb having to use an adjustable wrench to lift a loaded trailer so i could unhook bc i forgot the driver i made a new handle for it lol
I guess like 8 minutes in the future, while not filming talking and showing stuff plus getting the boxes moved for the legs! ;)
Agreed us if he wasn't explaining it to us then he could shave some off foe thst too🤷🏻♂️😁
13:30 that's actually a great idea glad I thought about it 😂😂😂 but really though that looks like it would work pretty good sir
Zacklift might be interested in building the winch mount for you. Surely, you are not the only customer that has such a need/desire.
if zacklift made it then it could be capable of being controlled by the wireless controller from the big unit blue side or yellow side depends on witch hydraulic line he hooks up
@@charlesflakusj.r6344no because thats integrated into the wrecker body. Not the truck side. Truck pto only supplies the hydraulic flow and moving it. You could run the body off of a pony motor if you wanted to
Transformer toys for big boys. No need for more speed Casey, I think you already got the chronological order of your contraption down to a science. I love the fact on how clean and tidy the wrecker attachment is, You can detach, walk around with a pressure washer with easy access below, pretty sweet rig, easy to service, the wrecker can be dropped off for repairs without shutting down the truck. A semi for hauling and a rig for towing all-in-one, you can't get mad at that.
I like how you immediately put the tools back where they are supposed go when you finished with them. I don't do that sometimes and have a heck of a time trying to remember where I left them. TOO MANY BRAIN FARTS
Have ZackLift design and build a hydraulic winch to attach to the empty front mount when the wrecker body is removed. You can be tester #1 for a new product!
yes if Zacklift builds it then it can be compatible with the wireless controller that is used on the tow unit
The Harbor Freight ( US General) tool boxes are great. I had one in my service truck for 10-12 years. I was very impressed with how well it took the abuse of being mounted on a truck.
Love the Us General tool boxes they are just as good if not better than a Snap On Tool box
@@rogerstlaurent8704lmaoooooo
You need a folding engine hoist, modified to be able to lift the winch up onto the front mount bracket (and save your back and another hernia). Beyond that, this looks to be the perfect setup that truly gives you the best of both worlds - a heavy wrecker with some awesome abilities, and a 5th wheel setup to be able to haul almost any trailer you have need to haul. It's very easy to understand why you made the decision that you did for the unit that you did - very nice looking setup, Casey!
He can store the winch on the flatbed, so then he just need some planks to drag it on and off the truck. Assuming its down hill he can drag it easy down, and use the winch to drag itself up.
Not worth it. He has the little wrecker he can use as a crane if its to heavy
Put similar feet under the winch. You can drive from underneath the lift, and backup underneath the winch. Remove the legs, and off you go.
That way it can even be the heavy duty winch.
so WHY isnt this used more??? "gives you the best of both worlds"
@@LimBo3500 over thinking it
Yes after a few more times taking it off, you will have your routine down pat and reduce your time a lot. With doing the routine the same each time you also develop muscle memory so if you forget something it will trigger you senses to go back and double check. Keep up the good videos and make it understandable for all.
Very nice setup Casey. Regarding front jacks. Change square receivers to round ones and simply rotate the jacks forward and pin them there. Pull pin, rotate down, and they’re done. Tip: Remove handles and replace with a nut the same size as chain releases.
Nice change over as a visual when you have the front legs on spray paint to where the holes for the pins to drop throw with ease so if you have to do it in low lighting you will not need to struggle and forget something.
Had a few buddies who have worked for Zacklift over the years. Made 15 mins from my house. Pretty cool unit!
Thank you for showing us the process. The design is impressive.
Very cool. Thanks for the demo, Casey. And I for one would watch you do it over again, for more practice to get your routine down.
For someone who claims to not be good at anything, Casey, you did a great job at whatever you are not good at...!!!!
The zacklift is a great choice...!!!!
Another idea: Weld a tab with a hole in it on the front legs to put the big front locking pins in when they are removed, that way they dont get lost and are right where you need them when it is time to hook back up. Also, chain or safety wire the front leg pins and clips to the front legs so they don't get dropped in the snow or gravel and get lost.
As others mentioned, paint a stripe around the front legs to help align the holes.
Great job and awesome piece of kit you have there.
I love the way you are always thinking of improving your working situation. Time and use efficiency paramount in business.
Really impressive how that system works!
Very cool! I think the versatility is smart. It is like having two trucks.
Great idea they thought of.👍
Front supports you could mark the tubing and would help where to stop to put pin in.
Can't complain with these times. That's still fast.
Hello from the Netherlands.
It might be an idea to place a bracket in the middle under your headboard rack boxes for the air couplings and lighting plug of the truck itself.
This way they are always out of the way and yet in the right place when connecting and disconnecting.
and perhaps also hang a bracket on the wrecker unit for the hydraulic hoses,
so you always place them in the same place and hang them in a good bracket that holds the couplings in place
thanks for the video.
Kind regards, Hollandduck
The headboard is WAY too far away from the trailer for that to work
So glad I didn't take your advise on the self load binders. They work great for heavy haul.so much faster .I lovem.
If it were mine, I would paint the chain link that goes into the slot for the frame clamps. Easiest way to get the same one every time, sometimes.
The Daimler Unimog has many attachments similar to your Zacklift. Everything is quickly detachable. Their marketing in Europe is to buy one vehicle that will do the work of 2 or 3 vehicles.
Just like adult Legos! Thanks , Casey!
An Apex winch in a cradle pinned to the bracket is a great idea. I'm thinking a small A frame above the winch, with a rotating sheave head instead of a normal fair lead to make it easy, well easier on the rope anyway, to go off the sides of the truck if needed. A set of cables, with an Anderson style quick disconnect plug could be mounted under the center box of the headache rack for connecting it to the batteries.
I'm not in the wrecker business, but it makes sense in my head.
An amazing piece of equipment. Thank Casey for all you do. You make GREAT videos.
Very cool setup, like you said I’ve had drivers that could loose 20 minutes hooking up to a normal trailer so that’s not bad.
(imagining all this on a typical autumn truck, covered bu dirt, snow and ice, somewhere on great russian plain)
guys, very glad for you and your climate.
Headboard is a literal lifesaver! Smart choice
On your landing gear, remove the crank handles, get 2 big 1/2" drive impact sockets, weld on in place of crank handle. Use your impact to raise and lower. If too much weight is on legs, you can use a breaker bar to free up. Just an idea to make life a little easier.
Proves you did the right thing, buying the Zack Lift....
Kudos Casey
Wow!👍😎Great video of how this Zacklift can be unloaded so quickly! Stay safe out there!❤️🙏
That was interesting to watch. Thanks for the lesson. I did not know that removeable wrecker body units were even available. I really like how you put your tools right back where you got them from.
Not a recovery or wrecker operator but have been into the trucking game for well over 40 years and have had the pleasure of having operated a large variety versatile equipment. I've always appreciated a well thought out piece of equipment that is adaptable and efficiently functional. I have not seen this unit before but just love the concept and execution.
Thank you for taking the time to give us all a demo. Now get out there and have some fun with it and start making it put some butter on your bread! LOL
Ramler Trucking Albany MN has made their own wrecker-tractor tow truck. They use container locks to secure the wrecker to the truck.
A) You missed the safety pin on the retainer for the first leg. B) I LOVE that you strapped the legs to the hand truck - shows your commitment to safety. Great vid!
Here is a comment for the algorithm, keep doing the awesome things you do Casey.
you should ask Zacklift to design and built and winch mount that goes into their frame mount it could run off of one of your hydraulic line sets and use your wireless controller. those hydraulic winches are heavy so have the mount have its own set of detachable legs that hold it in the air higher then your fifth wheel so you can drive under it with the truck and crank lower it into the frame mounts.
Thanks for the demonstration Casey. That Zacklift is amazing.
A thinking man's rig... Of course you can have it all separate but chances are you don't need it separately... Stunning forethought...
It's awesome to see how you've built your buisness up and now have acquired the tools to be so versatile and able to handle just about any towing need of your customers. Success breeds success!
The trial run made this change out smoother, for sure 😊!!!
Great idea about mounting a HD Winch on that Zack bracket.
Would give you even more versatility on your truck/lowboy Rig..
An outrigger pad under your black temporarily supports would ensure better load distribution, just a suggestion.
Not necessary
Good morning Casey I definitely agree when you get your routine down it will be a lot easier and faster for you.
I am impressed you make the process look easy
Very nice and so versatile!!
In this day and time whereas so many things are run by impact drivers, it would be nice if the black legs had a nut along with or instead of the hand cranks and then you could use your impact driver to zip the legs down and up.
Damn Casey, that’s just having two Trucks in One. What an amazing
Rig that is. I was never really sure why you bought such a long framed
Semi, but it makes sense now. Don’t you love it when your plans
come together. You are a very organized person. I figured out a long
time ago that was the only way to go.. Be safe in your Work..
MWP Cosby, Tn
I was thinking you could convert those legs to hydraulic when they become permanent, although that could give reliability issues depending upon their frequency of use. Just thinking out loud, its your toy, you play with it in the best way for you.
Another great presentation.
You should design a winch plate and market it with Zacklift - you can't be the only driver that would benefit from that - and you've got those pins to use to mount the winch plate, nice and solid. Good idea. Nice video - thanks (sorry - no criticisms)
Consider adding 3M or equivalent highly reflective tape around the black removable legs. Wrap the reflective tape around the leg tube at the point the leg inserts into the housing. This will give you a visual reference as to precisely how far you have to push the Leg into the Housing. Being reflective makes it easier to see 👀 at night .
Shaves off a few seconds to a minute.
G.
Love the Zack Lift. It's pretty awesome. Thanks for showing the on/off, and also explaining previously about the door swings on the headboard. Makes more sense now.
Heck of a machine, gets more & more impressive
Glad you did the second filming of that removal with the camera recording. You take good care of your viewers and we appreciate it.
Well done. That unit has a lot of thought in it. I can understand why you went that route.
I really like your videos. Honest, direct and clean, not that I am but it is good to see people like you doing what you do. Thank you.
Yes, the headboard has all the room in the world... except for a winch.
You're doing great work and I love watching your videos.
That is some impressive piece of kit Casey love seeing it in action ❤️
Thanks Casey for showing us all how you do that. And glad you put the spikes back on for them haters 😂
That Zack Lift... crazy genius system. Loved the idea when you 1st brought the idea to us.
Seeing you actually do an On & Off in less than 30 minutes... crazy cool.
The winch idea.. perfect
That’s a pretty slick unit, Casey!
That's a awesome setup for any tow company, they made it really simple to remove. I've owned slide in truck campers for years and this honestly looks easier to remove lol!
What a fine piece of equipment! Money well spent.
Awesome to see how easy it comes off and on
I had no idea a wrecker system like this existed, it's actually a really fantastic idea.
You are doing something truly necessary and meaningful. This is real work that requires a lot of effort. My respect!
nice seeing those painted hooks in the end that you did in a previous video, looks great.
Add hydraulic lock on the front mounting plate will speed it up, just like the quick attach you have on wheel loaders to release or lock the bucket. And you have room in-front of the mount under the headboard to attach a permanent winch that you can use wen you work with a trailer.
Lights inside your headboard? Backup camera for your kingpin? Hydraulic operated landing gear? Places to store wooden 16"x16"x8" outrigger pads w/rope handles. Kingpin lock when not in use.
That is the coolest wrecker/truck I’ve ever seen!!
Yep, you definitely want to get a routine down for detaching and attaching the Zacklift. Store parts in the same location each time. Do it yourself so you know what has been done. Do walk arounds like you did. As a former truck driver nothing is more fun than hearing wham! wham! on the back of your cab, from lines I forgot to disconnect, after being distracted from my routine.
Looks good, got to say when looking at it when off the truck it kind of looks like the mechanical spider from the movie Wild Wild West,
Zack Lift came a long way since I’ve been towing .
Wonderful piece of machinery. Thanks for the video.
I like every thing you have done here , being Versatile is Awesome , I have a 16' car trailer and needed a 12,000 lb Winch , what I did was I made it removable with a small cradle and I used large Anderson plugs for the 12v . I can see that on your truck already , I just Subscribed
The ZackLift is one sweet bit of engineering. I know nothing of wreckers and have absolutely no need or desire to run a towing service, but I want one just like that in the worst way. 😁
Great job explaining things, too, Casey!
6:20 Routine also helps you remember to do everything. I had a 7 step routine for loading when I was hauling crude oil in Texas. I counted the steps as I did them and then recount after I was done to make sure I had done everything.
That was easier than some trailers I have unhooked when I was driving
This is a nice setup. It will be nice when the front landing gear are mounted permanently, which will shave a few minutes off the setup/takedown time. It seems like any time I have a suggestion lately, you already thought of it in the video or one of the other commenters beat me to the punch. Semper tow!
Pretty dang slick! Double duty.
I like the diversification and ability to use the tractor for multiple purposes/customers.
The rear stabiliser legs have a pilot operated valve , this means they won't retract unless hydraulic pressure is there to open the valve. The side support legs could be fitted with hydraulic cylinders instead of winding gear again with pilot valves to speed up the process of demounting .
I wish I could still do all that. I learn something every time I watch you.
Great video. But just a thought. Take the handles off of the front jacks. Weld a nut to the shaft same size as the chain tension bolts
Great add to the fleet.
That is fast. Zacklift sure working good for all your towing needs. Love how you are staight forward.
I think if you added some tape or marks on the legs to help identify when they are lined up approximately with pin locations could help. I think when you get your routine down you could be under 10 minutes easy.
these explanation/tutorials are getting so straight forward you might as well add south main auto's tag "If I can do it you can do it too!" at the end. too bad the price of entry is so high
Hi Casey I love how easy the
Zacklift comes off and turns the western star back to a semi great video Casey would love to have one
Great video thanks I enjoyed seeing it coming off and it was quick going on I’m impressed how it toes strong unit see ya in the next one 😊
Wow!! Thats a great tow truck regular truck combo! I like it!
Juzt crazy tech in this hauler....... amazing.