Abstract: A mobile lift device having a load moving device capable of engaging a load is provided. The mobile lift device includes one or more systems for stabilizing the mobile lift device during operation of the load moving device. According to one exemplary embodiment, the mobile lift device is a heavy duty wrecker having a rotatable boom assembly. The heavy duty wrecker comprises a front outrigger system for stabilizing the wrecker during operation of the boom assembly. The front outrigger system comprises a pair of outriggers that form a generally criss-cross configuration when in an extended or stabilizing position.