

The Vapid Tow Truck (Large) is a Utility vehicle featured in Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online.
How to get the Tow Truck (Large) in GTA 5 Story Mode:
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.
How to get the Tow Truck (Large) in GTA Online:
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.
Vapid Tow Truck (Large) in Real Life:
The design of the Vapid Tow Truck (Large) is based on a real life 1980s International Harvester S-Series.
Vapid Tow Truck (Large) Top Speed:
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.
Can you sell the Tow Truck (Large) in GTA Online?
No, you cannot sell the Tow Truck (Large). Unfortunately in GTA Online it's not possible to sell Special Vehicles, Pegasus, or Facility Vehicles.
Tow Truck (Large): GTA V Vehicle Info
- 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
- 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
- Seats 2
- Mass / Weight 5,000 KG
- Drive Train RWD
- Gears 4
Tow Truck (Large): Actual Performance
- 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
Tow Truck (Large): GTA V Statistics
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Speed56.34
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Acceleration37.50
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Braking8.33
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Handling48.48
- Overall 37.66
Note: The above statistics are coming from the Rockstar official website.
Tow Truck (Large): GTA V Appearances
- 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
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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:
- Appearances in GTA Online:
- Similar Vehicles
- Model ID towtruck
- Default Radio Stations Rebel Radio
Tow Truck (Large): GTA V Screenshots
Artworks & Promotional Posters