The Vapid Tow Truck (Large) is a Utility vehicle featured in Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online. This vehicle also appears in GTA 6.
| Vehicle Class | Utility |
| Vehicle Features | Has Variants, Towing Hitch |
| GTA Online Price | $1,100,000 |
| Trade Price | $650,000 (Discounted)* |
| Storage Location | Salvage Yard |
| Delivery Method | Cannot be requested |
| Variant / Liveries | Variant Tow Truck (Clean)$1,100,000Variant Tow Truck Beater$650,000 |
| Race Availability | Cannot be used in Races |
| Based on (Real Life) | 1980s International Harvester S-Series |
| Seats | 2 |
| Mass / Weight | 5,000 KG |
| Drive Train | RWD |
| Gears | 4 |
| Bulletproof | No |
| Explosive Resistance | Amount of explosives required to destroy the Tow Truck (Large), with 100% armor, and occupied by a player: Explosive Weapon Amount Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles 1 RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon 1 Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) 2 Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) 1 Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak 1 |
| DLC / Title Update | 1.01 Game Launch |
| Appearances in Story Missions: | Tow Truck ServiceScouting the PortTow TruckBlitz PlayGrass Roots - Franklin (Side Mission) |
| Appearances in GTA Online: | Tow Truck Service |
| Similar Vehicles | Tow Truck (Small) |
| Default Radio Stations | Rebel Radio |
In GTA V Story Mode, the Tow Truck (Large) can only be found and stolen (see the spawn locations in the "Appearances" section below). It is not available for purchase.
The Tow Truck (Large) can be purchased in GTA Online from for a price of $1,100,000. The Tow Truck (Large) can be stored in the Salvage Yard. It can only be resprayed and cannot be further modified. However, the Tow Truck (Large) cannot be used in standard races. Previously not obtainable in GTA Online, the Tow Truck has now become available as an upgrade for the Salvage Yard property, added to the game with 'The Chop Shop' Update in December 2023. It can be acquired in a clean variant for $1,100,000, or in a Beater Variant for $650,000. However, it can only be used during the Salvage Yard missions, and it can only hook the mission-specific vehicles. It cannot be used in Freeroam.
The design of the Vapid Tow Truck (Large) is based on a real life 1980s International Harvester S-Series.
The actual top speed of the Tow Truck (Large) in GTA V is 91.50 mph (147.25 km/h) when it's fully upgraded, as it's been accurately tested in-game by Broughy1322.
No, you cannot sell the Tow Truck (Large). Unfortunately in GTA Online it's not possible to sell Special Vehicles, Pegasus, or Facility Vehicles.
Vehicle Class Utility Manufacturer Vapid Vehicle Features Has Variants, Towing Hitch GTA Online Price $1,100,000 Trade Price $650,000 (Discounted)* Storage Location Salvage Yard Delivery Method Cannot be requested Modifications Paint Job Only Variant / Liveries Variant Tow Truck (Clean)$1,100,000Variant Tow Truck Beater$650,000 Sell Cannot be sold Race Availability Cannot be used in Races Top Speed (Game Files) 65.24 mph (105.00 km/h) Based on (Real Life) 1980s International Harvester S-Series
Top Speed 91.50 mph (147.25 km/h) Lap Time 1:29.861 Bulletproof No Explosive Resistance Amount of explosives required to destroy the Tow Truck (Large), with 100% armor, and occupied by a player: Explosive Weapon Amount Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles 1 RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon 1 Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) 2 Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) 1 Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak 1
Game Edition GTA Online, GTA V Story Mode DLC / Title Update 1.01 Game Launch Release Date September 17, 2013 Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Tow Truck (Large) Spawn Locations in Grand Theft Auto V Where to find the Tow Truck (Large) in GTA Online and GTA V Story Mode: Los Santos Customs (LSIA) Barnhouse, Dignity Village Ortega's Trailer Home Highways Sandy Shores Los Santos Auto Impound Towing Missions Appearances in Story Missions: Tow Truck ServiceScouting the PortTow TruckBlitz PlayGrass Roots - Franklin (Side Mission) Appearances in GTA Online: Tow Truck Service Similar Vehicles Tow Truck (Small) Model ID towtruck Default Radio Stations Rebel Radio
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| Modifications | Paint Job Only |
| Sell | Cannot be sold |
| Game Edition | GTA Online, GTA V Story Mode |
| Release Date | September 17, 2013 |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
