Who uses a motorized tug?

[Joes]

40 EZ Aircraft Tug

[cartrm]

1943 Clarkat B. Urban legend says it will move up to 80,000lbs.

[Learjetter]

Originally Posted by cartrm

1943 Clarkat B. Urban legend says it will move up to 80,000lbs.

That, sir, is awesome!

[cessnadriver]

MSHAC-
Hello, I use an electric tow motor, which work very well. I have a 100' heavy extension cord.Some like the gas motor style, funny story, my hangar mate had one and it cost him something like $500 to replace the carb on it. I don't know the model but it sells for about $1500. I was lucky, a local pilot had one he wasn't using, and sold it it me for $100. I replace the drive tire, about $55.
Good luck!
Regards, BILLS

[mshac]

Yea, I must say these gas tugs are totally overpriced for what they are. If Harbor Freight sold them they'd be $300. I'm not paying $1500 for a glorified lawn mower. I'll wait for a good deal on a used one. Guy on CL here wants $700 for a rusted out old Power Tow 60. I offered him $300, he declined. I've read stories like you told of guys selling their tug for $100 because they sold the plane, or what have you. I need to find THAT guy!

[paul.j]

Guys and gals,

I just got the Redline Aviation's Sidewinder for the 337G. I love it! It is light and can fit under the bench seat. It is quick and simple to connect, I calculated that a battery charge will pull about 12-1500 feet.

I am "pretty" in shape but I have been getting some body strains that have been lingering after I move the bird. These units are a little pricey but it is cheaper than muscle issues.....

Paul

[cessnadriver]

MSHAC. Yep I certainly got lucky with my purchase for $100+ about $45 for the new drive tire. I hope you are lucky in the near future!
Regards, BILLS

[Dr.Dan]

Originally Posted by Joes

40 EZ Aircraft Tug

I use the powertow 40 EZ as well. Works well enough for me. Runs off the 100LL I check from the tanks during walk-around.

DD

[edasmus]

I have a gas and electric tug. Much prefer the gas tug. It’s nice to not be tethered with an extension chord but mostly the single wheel is much more maneuverable than the dual wheel electric tug. They both work though.

[mshac]

I'm loving this thread! Keep the ideas coming! I bought a 110V winch and mounted it into the concrete floor directly in front of the nose. I use it to pull the plane up the incline into the hangar. Doesn't help me getting the plane out though when I have to do the "Y" u-turn maneuver!

[GearUp]

We use a (3rd? hand) Priceless Tugs 707: http://www.pricelessaviation.com/wp-...ug-707-web.pdf

Works great, it's very maneuverable and has plenty of traction, but it's probably too much for the sub 5,000 lb. plane. It's heavy and powerful and you have to be careful to engage the hand-clutch gently, otherwise it could really shove on the nose gear.