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Hydraulic flatbed

Hydraulic flatbed towing in Kuwait

A hydraulic flatbed tilts down to the ground, so the car is driven or winched on, secured, and carried with its wheels off the road.

Illustration of a hydraulic flatbed carrying a car

Why a flatbed instead of towing on wheels?

  • The wheels do not turn in transit, so the gearbox and drivetrain are not affected.
  • Suits automatics, 4x4s and electric cars, which many manufacturers say should not be towed on their wheels.
  • Better for accident-damaged cars, because no load sits on the damaged parts.

Flatbed, “crane flatbed” or tow truck?

In Kuwait people call this service by several names: sataha (flatbed), “winch sataha” or “crane sataha”. They usually mean the same thing: a truck whose hydraulic bed tilts down to the ground to load the car. If your situation needs a crane to lift a car out of a difficult spot, tell us the details and we confirm whether the available equipment suits it before setting off.

Flatbed number: 410 411 80, or send your location on WhatsApp.

Low and sports cars

Very low cars need a shallow loading angle so the bumper and underbody do not scrape. Tell us the model and ride height when you call, so we can confirm the available flatbed suits it before we set off.

Electric and hybrid cars

Most manufacturers recommend moving electric cars on a flatbed. If you have the owner’s manual, check the tow-mode instructions, or tell us the model and we will help with the steps before loading.

Before the flatbed arrives

  1. Have the key ready and, if possible, put the car in neutral.
  2. Remove valuables from the car.
  3. Tell us if the car is in a basement or low-ceiling car park.

Frequently asked questions

Is a flatbed suitable for my luxury car?

A hydraulic flatbed is the preferred way to move luxury cars. Tell us the model and ride height so we can confirm the loading angle.

Is the car strapped down?

Yes, the car is secured to the bed before we move off so it cannot shift in transit.

Can you move a car whose wheels do not turn?

Often yes, but tell us in advance because it needs a different loading method.

Related pages

Illustration of a broken-down car with the bonnet open and a spanner

Car towing

For cars that will not start or were damaged in an accident, to a garage, dealer or home.

Illustration of a flatbed moving a car, with an arrow towards the destination

Car transport

Between governorates, to and from garages, dealers, showrooms and homes.

Illustration of a car battery with jump leads

Roadside assistance

Battery jump-start and spare-tyre fitting where available, and a tow if needed.

Need a tow truck now?

Call or send your location on WhatsApp, and tell us the car and the problem.

Call now 410 411 80WhatsApp