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QUALITY AND DURABILITY

With so much riding on your carrier, you need to be assured of a quality vehicle that can stand up to the everyday demands placed upon it.  That's why Holmes designed this line of carriers to be the strongest, most durable in the industry.  Compare our quality and features, and you will see a carrier built for the future.  You can choose from aluminum or steel, depending on your application.  Holmes also offers you a choice between an optional tow bar or an independent wheel lift system for second car towing.

Holmes Carriers are available in steel or aluminum with solid side rails or optional removable side rails.
   

 

 
   

HOLMES  ALUMINUM & HEAVY DUTY STEEL CARRIERS
STANDARD FEATURES

3" raised solid side rails Deck available in steel or aluminum    
Lighted dual controls Tilt lockout control
Cable tensioner Full length Nylatron slide pads
Dual outboard hold down system  Full height cab protector
Holmes mud flaps Driver and passenger side chain trays
4 rear tie down slots Spring loaded winch release
Federal standard 108 lights 8,000 lb. winch with 50' of 3/8 cable
Back up alarm Steel carriers painted in black acrylic enamel
Cable roller guide Hydraulic tow bar with hooks & chains (17 1/2' carriers) 
Preassembled and factory tested  2,500 lb. independent wheel lift (19', 19'6", & 21' carriers) 
Front safety chains Two power lift cylinders and one extension cylinder 
Hydraulic pump All components for complete installation
2 rear safety chains

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HOLMES  ALUMINUM & HEAVY DUTY STEEL
CARRIERS SPECIFICATIONS

            ALUMINUM       HEAVY DUTY STEEL
17 1/2' 19' 21' 17 1/2' 19' 21'
Inside Bed Width 94" 94" 94" 91 1/2" 91 1/2" 91 1/2"
Bed & Body
Capacity-distributed load
Bed Size

8,000 lbs.
17'6"x96"

9,000 lbs.
19'x96"

9,000 lbs.
21'x96"

8,000 lbs.
17'6"x96"

10,000 lbs.
19'x96"

10,000 lbs.
21'x96"
Bed Surface Aluminum Alloy Extrusion Steel Diamond Plate
Cab to Axle
Conventional
Cabover

108"
112"

118"/122"
127" *

142"
144"/150"

108"
112"

118"/122"
127" *

142"
144"/150"
Recommended Chassis
GVW minimum (lbs.)
GVW maximum (lbs.)

10,000
15,000

15,000
25,500

15,000
25,500

10,000
15,000

15,000
25,500

15,000
25,500
Tow Bar
Lift Rating (lbs.)
Tow Rating (lbs.)

2,000
5,000

2,000
5,000

2,000
5,000

2,000
5,000

2,000
5,000

2,000
5,000
Independent Wheel Lift
Lift Rating (lbs.)
Tow Rating (lbs.)

N/A
N/A

3,000
6,250

 

 


3,000
6,250

N/A
N/A

3,000
6,250

3,000
6,250
   * 19.6" body is available and recommended for cabover chassis with a 127" C.A.


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HOLMES  ALUMINUM & HEAVY DUTY STEEL CARRIERS
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Wrecker special light bar Switch panel
Work area lighting Optional color on side rails and top of deck (steel carrier) 
Tool boxes Removable side rails (not available on 21' aluminum) 
V-chain assembly Tie down chains
Tie down strap kit Smooth floor instead of diamond plate (steel carrier only) 
PTO Trailer ball adapter
Additional crossmembers ( steel only) Planetary winch in lieu of worm gear winch
Stationary cab protector
(requires additional 10" of C.A.)
And all other popular

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HOLMES  ALUMINUM & HEAVY DUTY STEEL CARRIERS
TRUCK RECOMMENDATIONS

Holmes carriers should be installed on a chassis with GVWR of 10,000 to 25,500 lbs., dual rear wheels and a C.A. minimum of 108".  Requires a manual transmission and at least one accessible PTO opening or optional clutch pump for automatic transmission.