Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Abschleppplateau
English translation:
flatbed tow truck
Added to glossary by
Rowan Morrell
Mar 15, 2015 00:20
9 yrs ago
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German term
New Zealand
Committed to the Customer
Native in: English (Variant: New Zealand) 
Works in: French to English, German to English, Spanish to English
Abschleppplateau
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Transport / Transportation / Shipping
Swap Body Vehicle
"Der Wechsellader ist in der Lage, mit dem Hakengerät schnell und sicher verschiedenste Wechselaufbauten (Container) aufzunehmen, zu transportieren und am jeweiligen Bestimmungsort abzusatteln.
Derzeit verfügt die Feuerwehr Stadt X über drei Wechselaufbauten (Abschleppplateau, Logistik-Pritsche mit Horizontallift sowie Mulde)."
From a text about a swap body vehicle for a volunteer fire brigade. I can't make head or tail of "Abschleppplateau" and can't find a translation for it anywhere. TIA for any light you can shed on this most bizarre word.
Derzeit verfügt die Feuerwehr Stadt X über drei Wechselaufbauten (Abschleppplateau, Logistik-Pritsche mit Horizontallift sowie Mulde)."
From a text about a swap body vehicle for a volunteer fire brigade. I can't make head or tail of "Abschleppplateau" and can't find a translation for it anywhere. TIA for any light you can shed on this most bizarre word.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 1 +3 | flatbed tow truck (also called a wrecker, a breakdown truck, recovery vehicle or a breakdown lorry) |
andres-larsen
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| 3 | trailer platform tow |
José Patrício
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Proposed translations
+3
1 hr
andres-larsen
Venezuela
Venezuela
Native in English
Venezuela
freelance translator
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, German to English, and 3 more.
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flatbed tow truck (also called a wrecker, a breakdown truck, recovery vehicle or a breakdown lorry)
Tow truck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tow_truck
A tow truck (also called a wrecker, a breakdown truck, recovery vehicle or a breakdown lorry) is a truck used to move disabled, improperly parked, impounded, or otherwise indisposed motor vehicles. This may involve recovering a vehicle damaged in an accident, returning one to a drivable surface in a mishap or inclement weather, or towing or transporting one via flatbed to a repair shop or other location.
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Jerr-dan Flatbeds & Wreckers
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Auburn 2144 - TOW TRUCKS, FIRE BRIGADE NOW ON ...
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TOW TRUCKS, FIRE BRIGADE NOW ON SCENE OF 5 CAR PILE UP ON THE CORNER OF WELLINGTON AND CUMBERLAND. THANKYOU A.A FOR THESE ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tow_truck
A tow truck (also called a wrecker, a breakdown truck, recovery vehicle or a breakdown lorry) is a truck used to move disabled, improperly parked, impounded, or otherwise indisposed motor vehicles. This may involve recovering a vehicle damaged in an accident, returning one to a drivable surface in a mishap or inclement weather, or towing or transporting one via flatbed to a repair shop or other location.
Local Flatbed Tow Trucks & Flatbed Towing Services ... - Honk
www.honkforhelp.com/services/flatbed-towing/
In the event that your prized car breaks down and needs to be towed to a service station, a flatbed towing truck can provide greater peace of mind that your car ...
Jerr-dan Flatbeds & Wreckers
newtowtrucks.com/NewTowTrucks/jerrdan.html
For 30 years, Jerr-Dan has redefined the towing industry. Setting new standards for performance, quality, technology and service. Jerr-Dan tow trucks, whether it ...
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Note added at 1 hr (2015-03-15 01:26:34 GMT)
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Auburn 2144 - TOW TRUCKS, FIRE BRIGADE NOW ON ...
https://www.facebook.com/auburn2144/posts/10152339106183491
TOW TRUCKS, FIRE BRIGADE NOW ON SCENE OF 5 CAR PILE UP ON THE CORNER OF WELLINGTON AND CUMBERLAND. THANKYOU A.A FOR THESE ...
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Comment: "This does seem reasonably likely, so I'll run with it. Thanks Andres-Larsen and peer graders - appreciate your assistance."
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trailer platform tow
Abschleppplateau , Fahrzeugtransporter - http://www.ebay.de/itm/Abschleppplateau-Fahrzeugtransporter-...
trailer platform - http://www.google.de/imgres?imgurl=http://i01.i.aliimg.com/p...
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Mit Senta
trailer platform - http://www.google.de/imgres?imgurl=http://i01.i.aliimg.com/p...
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Mit Senta
Discussion
Almost looks like a sort of flatbed trailer?