Abstract: A hydraulic vehicle lift and tow bar mounted at the rear of a tow truck which has a beam supporting two frames that are placed under a pair of wheels of the vehicle to be towed. A hydraulic cylinder raises the beam to lift the towed vehicle. The frames are pivotedly mounted to allow turning during towing and to permit them to be folded back against the beam during storage. The beam telescopes to reduce the distance it protrudes behind the truck when not in use.