Besides being one of the greatest pilots who ever lived, Charles Lindbergh was an environmentalist, so without doubt, he would have been proud to know that one of the most popular “electric” aircraft tugs are the market today is being manufactured in his hometown of Little Falls, Minnesota.
Lindbergh Aircraft Tug Co. manufactures different models of electric tugs, powerful enough to tug aircraft up to 35,000 lbs, which complements other green initiatives at airports, such as roof top solar electric panels, fuel tank retention containers, and fuel spill collection systems.
Okay, let’s say you don’t believe in “global warming,” and believe that these unusually warm winters are instead cyclical in nature. Then you should consider buying an electric aircraft tug for your own health. Just think of the fumes that may linger in the air of your hangar from the use of a gasoline-powered tug.
Until now, the small aircraft tug industry has been dominated with outdated lawn mower power train systems. Old, oversized and cumbersome aircraft tugs are unreliable, difficult to maneuver and often require more than one set of hands to perform the job.
The development of Lindbergh Aircraft Tugs was born from years of hands-on design and the manufacture of thousands of powered carts for diverse applications in the manufacturing, hospital, retail, government and automotive industries, and used by many Fortune 500 companies, including Boeing, GE, Ford, GM, Exxon Mobil, Caterpillar, Cardinal Health, Wal-Mart, Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and Home Depot. Lessons learned in a broad range of challenging materials handling applications were honed and applied to the unique needs of the aviation industry to create the new line of battery-operated, walk-behind electric aircraft tugs.
All models are designed for one person to safely and easily maneuver aircraft in tightly stacked hangars or on the ramp. In addition to the tug itself, there are a number of useful options available, including a remote control, snow tires, and a bracket that enables the tug to move aircraft with nose wheel pants. Each bracket is custom built for your aircraft type.
The smooth acceleration and braking action of Lindbergh tugs are a result of the hand variable speed twist grip handlebars, which eliminate the jerkiness found in gasoline-powered tug clutching systems. Also, the quietness of the electric motors that run on up to two 24-volt batteries allows an operator to manipulate an airplane while having the full use of sound, site, and touch. The versatility and quality of Lindbergh aircraft tugs are perfect for any aircraft tug application for individuals, fixed base operators, or corporate flight departments.
Check out the different models of aircraft tugs at http://www.lindbergh.com/aircraft-tug/, call 1-888-631-5011, or email: info@djproducts.com. Prices begin at $1995.00 for the 4K Jr. Aircraft Caddy up to $6995.00 for the Aircraft Caddy. Lindbergh Aircraft Tug Co. is a subsidiary of DJ Products, Inc.
