Fri, Sep 16, 2005
Move Aircraft with the Help of a Power Drill
The VThrust Aero Tugger
makes it quick and easy to move nearly all light airplanes and uses
an off-the-shelf 18-24 volt drill as its power source. The Tugger
can move airplanes up to 3,000 pounds (empty) including those with
wheel pants - even up 3 percent grades.
Constructed of stainless steel, the VThrust Aero Tugger is
corrosion free. A toe-controlled nose gear engagement requires no
bending or stooping. Two drive wheels add stability and better
traction on wet surfaces and make for easy maneuvering in tight
spaces.
Super-quiet Tug has no noisy gas engine to maintain and no belts
or chains to snag or break.
Precise trigger-controlled speed is infinitely variable within
each of two forward or reverse speeds. The cordless drill detaches
easily so you can still use it for its originally intended purpose.
When the Tugger is not in use, its dolly wheels allow for easy
movement around the hangar.
The VThrust Aero Tugger
requires no assembly and weighs 62 pounds. Made in the USA, a
VThrust Aero Tugger that is steerable [10386A] is available for
$1495 and a VThrust Aero Tugger that is unsteerable [10656A] is
available for $1195.
Adapters are available for Beechcraft aircraft ($29.95), Piper
aircraft for fixed gear with wheel pants ($29.95) and a set of two
for Diamond DA-40 aircraft ($59.95). All other aircraft work
without an adapter.
The required cordless drill is available through Sporty's or at
any local hardware store.
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