JD50/60 Rotator
A 100,000-lb-class rotator built for the heaviest recovery calls — available through East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales in Portsmouth, VA.
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Overview
Built For The Heaviest Recovery Work
The Jerr-Dan JD50/60 Rotator pairs a 41-ft 3-stage recovery boom — 120,000-lb capacity retracted at 60° — with 360° continuous rotation, dual boom and auxiliary winches, and a high-strength steel torsion frame. It's built for the heaviest-duty tows, complex rotator recoveries, and scenes that outmatch a standard heavy wrecker.
East Coast Truck & Trailer Sales fulfills JD50/60 Rotator orders directly through Jerr-Dan for towing and recovery operators across the region. Call (757) 465-2200 to talk through chassis options, underlift selection, and order timelines.
| Body | Structural Polypropylene Copolymer |
|---|---|
| Boom | 3-Stage, 41-ft |
| Boom Angle | 0°–60° |
| Main Winches | Dual 50,000-lb, 2-Speed |
| Auxiliary Winches | Dual 20,000-lb |
| Drag Winch | 50,000-lb, 2-Speed |
| Outriggers | S130 |
| Torsion Frame | 10,000,000 RBM |
Recovery Boom
3-Stage Boom Performance
Full boom, reach, and hook-height figures across boom angle and extension.
| Maximum Boom Length | 41-ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum Boom Angle | 60° |
| Retracted Capacity @ 30° | 100,000-lb |
| Extended Capacity @ 30° | 20,000-lb |
| Retracted Capacity @ 60° | 120,000-lb |
| Side Capacity Extended @ 0° (S130) | 13,100-lb |
| Side Capacity Extended @ 30° (S130) | 15,600-lb |
| @ 0° | 83-in |
|---|---|
| @ 30° Retracted | 201-in |
| @ 30° Extended | 332-in |
| @ 60° Retracted | 287-in |
| @ 60° Extended | 513-in |
| Aux Winch @ 0° / 30° / 60° | 73 / 173 / 250-in |
| Extended @ 0° | 283-in |
|---|---|
| Extended @ 30° | 216-in |
| Extended @ 60° | 33-in |
| Retracted / Extended @ 0° | 175 / 437-in |
|---|---|
| Retracted / Extended @ 30° | 143 / 369-in |
| Retracted / Extended @ 60° | 56 / 187-in |
Winches & Chassis
| Main Boom Winch | 50,000-lb 2-Speed |
|---|---|
| Main Winch Rope | 3/4-in x 250-ft, 6x36 EEIPS |
| Main Winch Rope WLL (IWRC) | 18,500-lb |
| Auxiliary Winch | 20,000-lb |
| Aux Winch Rope | 9/16-in x 135-ft, 6x36 EEIPS |
| Aux Winch Rope WLL (IWRC) | 10,500-lb |
| Drag Winch | 50,000-lb 2-Speed |
| Drag Winch Rope | 3/4-in x 250-ft, 6x36 EEIPS |
| RBM Per Rail | 4,200,000 |
|---|---|
| Front Axle (Single Steer) | 22,000-lb min |
| Front & 2nd Steer Axle (Twin Steer) | 20,000-lb min ea. |
| Rear Axle Rating | 52,000-lb min |
| Steerable Lift Axle | 20,000-lb min |
| GVWR | 86,000-lb min |
| Usable Cab-to-Tandem (Single Steer) | 255-in or 267-in |
| Usable Cab-to-Tandem (Twin Steer) | 255-in or 274-in |
| Frame Height | 42-in – 45-in |
| Ride Height | 10-in |
| Min. After Frame Length | 70-in |
Underlift Options
Choose Your Underlift
Four HD underlift configurations, each with an 80,000-lb tow capacity. Underlift specs are listed exactly as rated by Jerr-Dan — not a flat/averaged figure.
500LP
530
565 (3-Stage)
565 (4-Stage)
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Features
Standard & Optional Equipment
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- Passenger Side Manual Controls & Hydraulic Gauge Standard
- Driver Side Controls & Hydraulic Gauge Standard
- Non-Proportional Underlift Remote Standard
- Proportional Boom/Winch Remote Optional
- Color Coded Winch Control Handles, Sheave Guides & Hooks Standard
- Electric/Air 2-Position Boom House Lock (Over Front or Rear) Standard
- 360° Continuous Rotation Hydraulic/Electrical Swivel Standard
- Hydraulic Oil Cooler Standard
- Hydraulic Oil Heater Optional
- Hydraulic Tank w/ Sight Gauge & Return Filter, Life Indicator Standard
- Touchlink In-Cab Underlift Controls Optional
- 3-Stage Recovery Boom Standard
- Boom Mounted D-Rings Standard
- Hydraulic Rear Spades w/ Flip Down Spade Foot Standard
- 500LP (3-Stage) Low Profile Underlift Standard
- 530 Underlift Optional
- 565 Underlift (3 or 4-Stage) Optional
- Boom Angle Indicator (0° to 60°) Standard
- 5-in Crossbar Pivot Pin Standard
- Integrated Safety Chain Storage Standard
- 50,000-lb Dual 2-Speed Boom Winches Standard
- 20,000-lb Dual Auxiliary Winches Standard
- 50,000-lb Single 2-Speed Underlift Drag Winch Standard
- Boom & Pylon Dress Up Kit (Stainless Steel) Optional
- Air Free Spool w/ Adjustable Rope Tensioner Standard
- Structural Polypropylene Copolymer Body Standard
- Anti-Skid Diamond Plate Walking Surface Standard
- Battery Relocation, Top of Tunnel Box Optional
- Painted Roll-Up Doors & Door Frames Optional
- Forward Facing Diamond Plate on Tunnel Box Standard
- Stainless Steel Rub Rail Trim Optional
- Twin Steer Chassis & Body Configurations Optional
- Storage Solutions for Tools & Equipment Optional
- 360° Operational Load Chart Standard
- 10,000,000 RBM High Strength Steel Torsion Frame Standard
- Rear Spades w/ Flip Down Spade Feet & Locking Pins Standard
- S130 Outriggers w/ D-Rings & Pivoting Spade Foot w/ Locking Pins Standard
- Level Indicators for Setting Platform Standard
- 24-in Composite Outrigger Pads Optional
- Integrated Electronic Distribution System Standard
- Touchlink Control System w/ Integrated E-Stop Standard
- Interior Tool Box Lighting (LED) Optional
- Clear Body Marker Lights (LED) Standard
- Lighted Steps & Grab Handles (LED) Optional
- Upper Hook-Up Lights (LED) Standard
- Lower Hook-Up Lights (LED) Standard
- Upper Work Lights, Pylon Mounted (LED) Optional
- Underlift Hook-Up Light (LED) Optional
- Underboom Scene Light (LED) Optional
- Outrigger Scene Lights (LED) Optional
- Hood Mounted Flashers (Whelen) Optional
- Grille Mounted Flashers (Whelen) Optional
- Body Mounted Flashers (Whelen) Optional
- Main Light Bar, 72-in Whelen Standard
- Wing Light Bar, 22-in Whelen Optional
- 7-Way Trailer Plug Standard
- Recessed Glad Hands Standard
- Service Air Quick Connect Standard
- 9 Sets Frame Forks (Standard When Underlift Selected) Standard
- Chain End Caps Standard
- Backup Camera Standard
- Rear Facing Underlift Camera Optional
- High Rise Fork Receivers Optional
- 25K Bus Arms/Tire Lift (Availability Varies by Body) Optional
- 5th Wheel Attachment (Availability Varies by Body) Optional
- Pintle Hitch Attachment (Availability Varies by Body) Optional
- Rigging Kits Optional
- Gold Storage Only Optional
- Jerr-Dan 42K Spreader Bar w/ Mounting Brackets & Sling Kit Optional
- Telescopic Ladder Optional
- Loop Sling Kit (Level 2) Optional
- Heavy Duty Chain Kit (Level 2) Optional
- Heavy Duty Shackle Kit (Level 2) Optional
- Snatch Block Package Kit (2–8T, 2–12T, 4 Total) Optional
| Stock Number: | 13822N |
| Type: | Wreckers |
| Manufacturer: | Western Star |
| Model: | 49X |
| Exterior Color: | Black |
| Engine Manufacturer: | Cummins |
| Engine Type: | ISX 15 |
| Transmission: | Allison 4700RDS |
FAQ
Common Questions
The 500LP is a low-profile 3-stage underlift rated 50,000-lb retracted / 17,000-lb extended with 148-in of reach extended. The 530 is rated 53,000-lb retracted / 17,000-lb extended with 147-in of reach extended. The 565 comes in a 3-stage version (56,500-lb retracted / 17,600-lb extended, 186-in reach extended) or a 4-stage version (56,500-lb retracted / 17,600-lb extended, 184-in reach extended). All four carry an 80,000-lb tow capacity.
Minimum chassis recommendation: 4,200,000 RBM per rail, 22,000-lb minimum front axle rating (single steer) or 20,000-lb per axle on twin steer, 52,000-lb minimum rear axle rating, 20,000-lb minimum steerable lift axle, and 86,000-lb minimum GVWR. Usable cab-to-tandem runs 255-in to 267-in (single steer) or 255-in to 274-in (twin steer), with a 42-in to 45-in frame height.
The 3-stage recovery boom extends to a maximum of 41-ft and rotates through a 60° boom angle, with a 100,000-lb retracted capacity at 30° that increases to 120,000-lb retracted at 60°, and a 20,000-lb extended capacity at 30°.
Yes, through direct fulfillment with Jerr-Dan. ECTTS, based in Portsmouth, VA, does not build JD50/60 Rotator units onsite — these orders are placed and fulfilled directly through Jerr-Dan. Call (757) 465-2200 to discuss chassis options, underlift selection, and order timelines.
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