Who uses a motorized tug?

[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.