Hydrostatic Power Train For Gas Powered Units

The heart of all gas powered AIRTUG®s is the hydrostatic transaxle. This is essentially an engine driven hydraulic pump with operator controlled volume output, driving a fixed displacement hydraulic motor, which drives gearing to a differential and to chain driven drive wheels. Even though this is a more costly solution to transmitting power to move a heavy object, it has gained industry wide acceptance, compared to an old fashioned manual shift type transmission with various mechanical clutching methods. No gears to shift, no jerky clutching systems to quickly wear out. Just smooth, infinitely variable output speed, from barely inching up through a fast walk.

Aircraft Loading Systems

The winch strap or J-hook load system transfers the aircraft nosewheel weight onto the AIRTUG® drive wheels to provide traction pressure. This avoids having to manually hold down on the handle to get the necessary traction. This system gets the nosewheel loaded regardless of any poor traction surfaces such as ice or snow, or wet, slick hangar floors. It also gets the nosewheel loaded regardless of nosewheel weight, or having to place chocks behind mains.

Product Details

• Tow Weight: Up to 16,000 lbs
• Loading System: Hydraulic Lift Shoe with Winch Strap/ Strut Strap
• Type of Control: Unique “Twist Grip”
• Engine: Four Stroke 10 HP
• Type of Starter: electric with recoil back up
• Hydrostatic Transaxle with Differential
• Turning Radius: 360 ◦
• Sealed battery included
• Parts Warranty: 1 Year
• 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!

Construction Details

• 2 Ton Hydraulic Jack for Lift Shoe
• 11 Gauge Heavy Steel Frame
• 16.5” Drive Wheels capable of handling nosewheel weights up to 2000 lbs.
• Low Profile unit available for lower axle clearances and 13″ Drive Tires (call for availability)
• Product Dimensions: 105″ x 37″ x 35″ Weight: 315 lbs

Shipping Details

• Preassembled (Except Handle)
• Skidded for truck shipment (skid 76” x 38” x 27”)