Tow411 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 This list is compiled from an old topic on the Tow411 message board. Any assistance in the form of replies to complete the list would be appreciated. Topic was named: Compiling a list of the different Holmes Wreckers made over the years. Booms - Single or twin, boxed or skeleton, capacity, manual extension? Winches - Single or twin, capacity Bodyies - CA (cab to axle) available, single/tandem Options - Side outriggers Years Produced - Approximate duration of production Anything else that would be of interest W35 W45 400 440 460 480 500 525 550 600 650 750 850 1701 1801 Mechanical 110 missing details in topic 220 which was a pickup mounted unit with a boom like the 440, except that it had an electric winch on it.... 250 missing details in topic 330 missing details in topic 400 Single Line 440 Single line 8 ton boom 8000 winch 440 High Power 460 Twin Line 470 Unknown Model and Details 480 Twin Line (2) 4 ton booms (2) 8000 winches 485 Standard early (20's - 30's) twin boom unit 490 50's unit twin 3 ton booms twin 6000lb winches? 500 Twin Line 515 Twin Line - "Antique" 525 Forerunner to the Holmes 600 the main difference was the mast and how it was structured. On the 525 the booms were mounted half way up the mast like on the 460 & 515. The 525 has a boom rating of 6 tons each with a pulling capacity of 15 tons. It was designed to fit the 1-1/2 to 2 tons trucks with a 60" to 87" CA. The longer CA service bodies had a tool box ahead of the mast. The 20" drums had a max. capacity of 250" of cable. 550 Twin Line Unknown Model and Details 600 16 ton unit Twin Line Outriggers standard or optional equipment 650 Twin 10 ton booms 655 750 Twin Line Available Tandem or Single axle 850 Twin Line Tandem Axle W35 Twin Line - "Antique" W45 Twin Line - "Antique" W70, 70 ton mech. twin boom Hydraulic 475 missing details in topic 475T missing details in topic 515SP - Prototype of 525 with Hydraulic Booms 1200 Hydraulic Update of a 500ish? 1601 aka Python Single 22 ton hydraulic boom twin line twin 16k (20k?) winches 1625 As 1601 (?) but 25 ton 1701 Hydraulic Update of a 750? 1801 Hydraulic Update of a 850? Others: Heavy Duty Power Wrecker - like a 485 but stronger mast & PTO driven Speed King - early 515? Traffic King - early 525? 5th Wheel Wrecker - hydraulic jib for 5th wheel tractor unit use Commander (1200?) Trooper Here's the listings from Catalog "Q" August 1955. Model 330 3 ton single Hand or Power Operation. Model 400 3 ton single Power Model 460 6 ton dual Power Model 470 8 ton dual Power Model 525 12 ton dual Power 15ton possible pull capacity Model 650 20 ton dual Power 2 speed PTO available Model 850 30 ton dual Power 2 speed gearing 35ton possible pull capacity central controls only Here's the listings from 1971 Model 220 4 ton single Electric Model 440 4 ton single Power Model 480 8 ton dual Power Model 500 10 ton dual Power (both drums have 7/16 x 200 ft. Cables) Model 600 16 ton dual Power Model 750 25 ton dual Power Model 850 40 ton dual Power ground and central controls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pearce Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Holmes also built a trailer that was the forerunner to today's rollback. They were built for only about two years and at that only something like 16 were ever built. Today we have one of only two known to still exist. I don't know the model number, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTR40 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Trooper was also known as 1100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdgx Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 1/16/2019 at 12:51 AM, Guest Pearce said: Holmes also built a trailer that was the forerunner to today's rollback. They were built for only about two years and at that only something like 16 were ever built. Today we have one of only two known to still exist. I don't know the model number, though. Very interested in seeing a picture of your trailer. Can you post it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTR40 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 400RW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KY Nick Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 515SP. "Antique"The prototype for the 525. Had power booms. Our 1st wrecker mounted on a 46 ford f6 84" ca. If anyone sees it please call would love to have it back. It was traded in December of 1959. Quote Nick Schade Tony's Wrecker Service Louisville, KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdgx Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 There haven’t been too many hits on this posting, but I’ve spent some time trying to organize the Holmes Models / Features into a spreadsheet. The attached is a screen capture of the current - PRELIMINARY - spreadsheet, but clipped a little to make it still viewable as a picture. The info is pretty self explanatory. The second column ‘Manual Spec Chk’ indicates models I still have manuals for, to verify the information. There are many I haven’t found yet. The Models are listed in numerical Model Number order - NOT in chronological order. I intend to add a column to the right that will reference photos of the units, or unique features that identify them. CONSTRUCTIVE input is appreciated/accepted, as well and any additional specific model specs that you have, AND can also send documentation to support it. This forum only seems to allow photos to be attached to postings, so I’m still looking for a way to upload a .pdf of the file (Including supporting photos) to make it easier to view. If there is interest, I’ll continue to update it as it is improved - if there is no interest, it will remain as is. Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) We have one of the trailers...I have seen the unit Pearce have ....and have seen an ad for one more that was for sale. Most of them have been scrapped due to age.And that is Johnny Grant from Holmes running the controls. Edited January 12, 2020 by Alex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdgx Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 19 minutes ago, Alex said: We have one of the trailers...I have seen the unit Pearce have ....and have seen an ad for one more that was for sale. Most of them have been scrapped due to age.And that is Johnny Grant from Holmes running the controls. Thank you. Johnny looks a bit younger there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car Leasing Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Great effort to put this information together. Holmes started the industry and we should be doing a better job recording the history of their wreckers for future generations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdgx Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 On 12/29/2019 at 8:07 PM, Pdgx said: There haven’t been too many hits on this posting, but I’ve spent some time trying to organize the Holmes Models / Features into a spreadsheet. The attached is a screen capture of the current - PRELIMINARY - spreadsheet, but clipped a little to make it still viewable as a picture. The info is pretty self explanatory. The second column ‘Manual Spec Chk’ indicates models I still have manuals for, to verify the information. There are many I haven’t found yet. The Models are listed in numerical Model Number order - NOT in chronological order. I intend to add a column to the right that will reference photos of the units, or unique features that identify them. CONSTRUCTIVE input is appreciated/accepted, as well and any additional specific model specs that you have, AND can also send documentation to support it. This forum only seems to allow photos to be attached to postings, so I’m still looking for a way to upload a .pdf of the file (Including supporting photos) to make it easier to view. If there is interest, I’ll continue to update it as it is improved - if there is no interest, it will remain as is. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdgx Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) Updated. Still looking for spec sheets for models missing data, and a method to post multiple page spreadsheet with reference photos. Edited February 26, 2021 by Pdgx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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