This type of operation requires sophisticated specialised equipment. Bus and coaches can be very expensive and require delicate handling. Pictured below are some of the different types of recovery vehicles and techniques. Note the special damage free lifting grids which support the coach directly under the front wheels.

Lifting a double decker



Although buses and coaches are somewhat smaller in size they present their own, very individual problems. Most coaches are designed to "look good" however with large amounts of carbon fibre, glass and cosmetic materials the recovery operator has to take extreme care. Lift in the incorrect place and the main windscreen could pop out!




Specialist Heavy Recovery isn't a problem