This 300-ton transformer was built in Sweden and was being transported to the Los Angeles area by Almas International, a world wide super heavy hauling company based in Chino California. The move was going just fine until this massive load was pitted against an 8% grade known as Pipes Canyon. Almas had engineered plenty of power and maneuverability into this monster rig but fresh asphalt and desert heat left the pulling motor with no traction. The extra weight on the transmission of the pushing truck proved to be too much and nearly 700,000 pounds of man and machine were left stranded at the bottom of a dry and dusty wash.

Knowing it would take a giant to help a giant the company quickly summoned the areas biggest and most resourceful equipment and personnel, LeFevre's Towing. Within the hour Don LeFevre and Company had stationed their best men and equipment at the ready and were paying out 150 feet of high-strength cable.

As wide-eyed spectators watched in amazement the cable was hooked to the 259 foot long transporter with precision and confidence. Soon the quiet desert air came alive with the sound of stretching cable and winching motors all under the watchful eye of LeFevre's team of trained experts.

Slowly the winches recalled the cable with the giant load in tow. At the end of the cable all brakes were set and the mighty tow truck was repositioned at the top of the grade. Once again all 14 wheels were locked and two 60 ton winches began to labor. As the mechanical giant was gently coaxed to the top of the hill Almas International knew they had called the right people for help.

LeFevre's Towing was called to stand shoulder to shoulder with one of the worlds top super heavy haulers and passed the test with flying colors. How did they accomplish this amazing feat? Was it the power and ready condition of his big trucks? Was it their on-going investment in tools and equipment? Was it his well trained staff of experts? Yes, it was all of these factors plus their "Can Do" attitude. At LeFevre's Towing every challenge from the industries biggest problems to the simplest tire change gets top quality expert service.

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