Abschleppplateau

English translation: flatbed tow truck

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German term or phrase:Abschleppplateau
English translation:flatbed tow truck
Entered by: Rowan Morrell

00:20 Mar 15, 2015
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / Swap Body Vehicle
German term or phrase: Abschleppplateau
"Der Wechsellader ist in der Lage, mit dem Hakengerät schnell und sicher verschiedenste Wechselaufbauten (Container) aufzunehmen, zu transportieren und am jeweiligen Bestimmungsort abzusatteln.
Derzeit verfügt die Feuerwehr Stadt X über drei Wechselaufbauten (Abschleppplateau, Logistik-Pritsche mit Horizontallift sowie Mulde)."

From a text about a swap body vehicle for a volunteer fire brigade. I can't make head or tail of "Abschleppplateau" and can't find a translation for it anywhere. TIA for any light you can shed on this most bizarre word.
Rowan Morrell
New Zealand
Local time: 11:09
flatbed tow truck (also called a wrecker, a breakdown truck, recovery vehicle or a breakdown lorry)
Explanation:
Tow truck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tow_truck
A tow truck (also called a wrecker, a breakdown truck, recovery vehicle or a breakdown lorry) is a truck used to move disabled, improperly parked, impounded, or otherwise indisposed motor vehicles. This may involve recovering a vehicle damaged in an accident, returning one to a drivable surface in a mishap or inclement weather, or towing or transporting one via flatbed to a repair shop or other location.

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Jerr-dan Flatbeds & Wreckers
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andres-larsen
Venezuela
Local time: 19:09
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This does seem reasonably likely, so I'll run with it. Thanks Andres-Larsen and peer graders - appreciate your assistance.
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Summary of answers provided
1 +3flatbed tow truck (also called a wrecker, a breakdown truck, recovery vehicle or a breakdown lorry)
andres-larsen
3trailer platform tow
José Patrício


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55 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
trailer platform tow


Explanation:
Abschleppplateau , Fahrzeugtransporter - http://www.ebay.de/itm/Abschleppplateau-Fahrzeugtransporter-...
trailer platform - http://www.google.de/imgres?imgurl=http://i01.i.aliimg.com/p...

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José Patrício
Portugal
Local time: 00:09
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 1/5Answerer confidence 1/5 peer agreement (net): +3
flatbed tow truck (also called a wrecker, a breakdown truck, recovery vehicle or a breakdown lorry)


Explanation:
Tow truck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tow_truck
A tow truck (also called a wrecker, a breakdown truck, recovery vehicle or a breakdown lorry) is a truck used to move disabled, improperly parked, impounded, or otherwise indisposed motor vehicles. This may involve recovering a vehicle damaged in an accident, returning one to a drivable surface in a mishap or inclement weather, or towing or transporting one via flatbed to a repair shop or other location.

Local Flatbed Tow Trucks & Flatbed Towing Services ... - Honk
www.honkforhelp.com/services/flatbed-towing/
In the event that your prized car breaks down and needs to be towed to a service station, a flatbed towing truck can provide greater peace of mind that your car ...

Jerr-dan Flatbeds & Wreckers
newtowtrucks.com/NewTowTrucks/jerrdan.html
For 30 years, Jerr-Dan has redefined the towing industry. Setting new standards for performance, quality, technology and service. Jerr-Dan tow trucks, whether it ...

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Note added at 1 hr (2015-03-15 01:26:34 GMT)
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Auburn 2144 - TOW TRUCKS, FIRE BRIGADE NOW ON ...
https://www.facebook.com/auburn2144/posts/10152339106183491
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andres-larsen
Venezuela
Local time: 19:09
Meets criteria
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 32
Grading comment
This does seem reasonably likely, so I'll run with it. Thanks Andres-Larsen and peer graders - appreciate your assistance.

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