Who uses a motorized 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

[wslade2]

Electric golf cart best. Look for good used one. Pintle hook on front and universal tow bar. Produces 100% torque at almost zero rpm. Batteries weigh it down so wheels don’t spin. You can inch your bird in at a crawl preventing hanger rash.

A plus: you can zip around the airport.