Written by the Pro-Tow Team
Serving Ravensdale, Auburn, Maple Valley, North Bend, Spokane and all of Washington State.
Heavy equipment recovery is no easy task. When something like a track loader or skid steer tips over, the situation can be tricky and dangerous if not managed correctly. Recently, Pro-Tow by FleetEasy responded to a call in on 272 Avenue, SE in Ravensdale, WA, where a Kubota Track Loader had tipped onto its side during residential landscaping and excavation work.
The compact track loader had slid partway down a steep embankment, landing in thick bushes and near trees. The homeowner contacted our Team Pro-Tow to recover the equipment safely without causing more damage to the equipment or yard.
Kubota Track Loader down the ditch!
In this article, we’ll share how we tackled this heavy-duty recovery and more about our emergency recovery and fleet equipment services.
Heavy Equipment Recovery from Plan to Practice
Our operators responded with an HD crane-style rotator wrecker, bringing the power and reach needed for this challenging heavy-duty recovery. The operator reported that things were tight, with a narrow, curving driveway. Once up there, Team Pro-Tow talked with the homeowner and told them the plan.
With the rotator set up in the driveway, the safest and most stable location given the loose soil on the hillside, Team Pro-Tow planned a careful, heavy-duty recovery strategy. When studying the slope and the position of the Kubota, the operator could see a hump of land that would cause the equipment to roll over before it could spin and be brought up the hill.
“I used the line on the top to flip it over and the bottom one to spin it 90 degrees. Both were attached before starting, so as to have everything ready to do the recovery in one fluent motion before pulling it up the hill. I could see that technique would work because of the topography of the hillside before we started,” shared Rob, Pro-Tow’s operator on the scene.
This clever method worked. The Kubota was uprighted and spun in one motion. From there, it was slowly hauled up the hill to level ground.
A few small trees were trimmed (with homeowner approval) to clear the recovery path. The goal was simple: restore the equipment safely, protect the surrounding landscape, and ensure the Kubota Track Loader could be operated again once upright.
Successful Heavy-Duty Recovery
Once the Bobcat was back on level ground, the homeowner asked to test it. The machine started and moved on its own power, so no towing or transport was required. After securing the area and cleaning up, our team cleaned up, packed up their gear and returned to our secure yard to restore the equipment.
This incident is an excellent example of how experience, teamwork, and specialized equipment make all the difference in safe recoveries. Even small or residential equipment recovery calls require precision and care to prevent further mechanical or environmental issues.
Kubota gets back to work in the yard!
Heavy Equipment Services for Everyone
Pro-Tow by FleetEasy is known for handling heavy equipment and fleet truck recoveries. We’re good at that, but also offer services for any vehicle or heavy equipment, whether it’s used privately or commercially. We support homeowners, contractors, construction companies and fleet managers with heavy-duty recovery, emergency towing, and fleet inspections, maintenance and emergency on-site repairs.
For Fleet Managers and Owners:
Whether you need a loader hauled out of a ditch, a fleet vehicle towed or require ongoing fleet repairs and maintenance, we can help! With the FleetEasy network, we can offer comprehensive fleet services. Our certified technicians and recovery experts provide full-service support for all fleet equipment needs, including:
- On-site and in-shop equipment repairs
- Preventive maintenance and fleet DOT inspections
- Emergency recovery and winching for off-road equipment
- Hydraulic, electrical, and engine system repairs
- Fuel, oil, or hydraulic spill cleanup assistance through our partners at Pro-Enviro
Whether you operate one piece of heavy equipment on your acreage or manage an entire fleet, Pro-Tow by FleetEasy helps you reduce downtime, protect assets, and keep every job running smoothly.
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