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Construction All models are built with a common frame design, differing only in nosewheel loading systems to address the needs of each customer. All mig welded, heavy gage steel frames. Power Train All model power is from an industrial Tecumseh 10 h.p., 4 cycle,
electric start, recoil backup engine with a two year factory warranty.
The heart of all our AIRTUGS 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.
All models feature an exclusive “twist bar control”. Both hands remain on twist bar to control the total operation of the AIRTUG including travel speed, reversing, braking, and steering via the 8” rear caster. No need to remove a hand for trans control during critical maneuvering in tight quarters. Our new hydrostats now feature a spring back “return to brake/neutral” to ensure neutral starts and to absolutely prevent creep when a running tug is temporarily unattended. 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. Batteries
All models are shipped with wet battery at no additional charge.
Shipped completely assembled (except handle and caster) Crated as shown for truck shipment. |
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