New 2022 Rollback Trucks For Sale

Most 2022 rollback trucks in the light and medium-duty towing segment are built with 6-ton carrier beds and a 3,500-lb hydraulic wheel lift. Common chassis GVWR is around 26,000 lbs on non-CDL-style medium-duty platforms, although heavier industrial transporter rollbacks can be much higher. Real-world usable capacity depends on bed length, body weight, wheel-lift rating, chassis spec, and local bridge and axle laws, so payload should always be verified from the exact build sheet.

A 20-foot bed is common on cab-and-chassis trucks like a Ram 5500 and works well for standard passenger cars, pickups, and general towing. A 22-foot bed is often the sweet spot for medium-duty rollback buyers because it adds loading flexibility for longer wheelbase vehicles while still staying maneuverable in urban and recovery work. A 28-foot deck is typically chosen for industrial transporter use, where the truck may handle forklifts, scissor lifts, or other equipment that benefits from added deck space and higher chassis ratings.

An XLP, LCG, or low-profile rollback bed reduces the load angle, which makes loading easier on low-clearance vehicles and helps reduce bumper, air dam, and rocker-panel contact. This is especially important for sports cars, EVs, luxury vehicles, and auction transport. Low-profile setups also improve versatility in repossession, roadside recovery, and dealership work because they can handle a wider mix of vehicles without relying as heavily on extra ramps or cribbing.

Many 2022 rollback trucks are built on medium-duty chassis from manufacturers such as Peterbilt, Freightliner, Hino, and Ram. Common specs include diesel engines in the 260 to 300 horsepower range for standard 6-ton carriers, Allison automatic transmissions, air brakes on medium-duty models, and air ride suspension for stability and ride quality. Buyers running heavier transporter-style rollbacks often move into larger engines, higher GVWR ratings, and heavier rear axles to support equipment hauling and higher winch demands.

The most important features are bed design, wheel-lift rating, winch capacity, chassis GVWR, and how the truck is equipped for day-to-day recovery work. Buyers should pay close attention to low-profile or dual-angle deck design, 8,000-lb to 10,000-lb winches on standard carriers, removable rails, toolbox layout, wireless controls, lighting, and side recovery options. Practical details like aluminum wheels, low-pro tires, backup cameras, air ride seating, and storage for straps, chains, dollies, and go-jacks also affect how productive the truck will be on a long shift.