Manual handling equipment is everpresent in a wide range of industries. The ability to quickly and safely transport heavy loads is key to many business operations. The aviation industry is one of the best examples of this. Whether moving luggage or a helicopter, moving these heavy loads is tiring, challenging and potentially dangerous without the right equipment. However, tow tugs provide an excellent solution for safely moving aircraft and aircraft accessories across a runway.
Uses For Tow Tugs In Aviation
Tow tugs offer amazing utility across the aviation industry. They are ideal for efficiently moving baggage trolleys or, with the right tow bar, even helicopters and light aircraft. Whether you are moving a helicopter to and from a hangar or need a way to move larger volumes of luggage, tow tugs provide an effective solution.
Luggage Tugs
Baggage tugs can have a considerable impact on productivity in airports. They enable workers to carry greater loads for longer with ease. Baggage tugs are common throughout the aviation industry and are used to transport baggage carts to and from terminals and aircraft. By allowing you to move more luggage, fewer trips are required. And each journey is quicker. This adds up to a significant amount of time saved.
Electric Aeroplane Tugs
The use of tow tugs in the aviation industry is by no means limited to transporting luggage. Electric aeroplane tugs are also hugely popular. They are used for moving light aircraft. Plus, they can be customised to create a bespoke solution that meets your plane’s requirements. With the use of specialised tow bars, tow tugs can be used for moving helicopters too. They are an ideal way to move them between the airfield and storage.
The Benefits Of Tow Tugs In Aviation
Whether you use tow tugs to transport an aircraft or luggage, there are many outstanding benefits. Some of the most notable of these perks include improved efficiency and safety. Working quicker and therefore saving money is a huge bonus. And not only can you do so without sacrificing your safety, but you can also improve it simultaneously.
Efficiency
One of the core benefits of electric tow tugs is the increase in efficiency. The combination of heavier loads and quicker journeys is a huge time saver. In busy airport environments where everything runs on tight schedules, you need a reliable system that operates efficiently. You cannot afford hold-ups when transporting luggage. Baggage tows help you meet these high demands.
Safety
If not done with the utmost care and appropriate equipment, towing an aeroplane can be dangerous. The potential harm is serious, but you can mitigate the risks of a hazard by using the correct two tug. Electric plane tow tugs provide optimal visibility to improve your awareness of your surroundings. And it achieves this without limiting performance. You will have all the power and manoeuvrability you need to effectively move your aircraft and accessories (such as passenger steps) across the runway. The right tow tug will ensure your aircraft is safely secured and can support the required weight too.
Versatility
Another huge benefit of electric tow tugs for the aviation industry is their versatility. We have already outlined several uses for tow tugs within aviation, and there may be varying requirements for each. Therefore it is essential to have a versatile and adaptable solution. The specific requirements of an aircraft may differ from another. Electric tugs can provide a bespoke solution tailored to your needs. They can be adapted, with specialised tow bars, to safely move helicopters too.
Furthermore, they are designed for indoor and outdoor use, making moving from a hangar to the runway a breeze. Electric tugs produce no fumes making them perfectly safe to operate in hangars or other indoor and sheltered spaces.
Compact (For Easy Use And Storage)
You might expect something with such power to be large, cumbersome and difficult to use. However, this is far from the reality of tow tugs. Electric tow tugs are surprisingly compact. This makes them easier to use and store. They deliver fantastic manoeuvrability too. This makes them highly effective in small or congested areas.
With pushback tugs, you won’t require vast amounts of storage space for a fleet of oversized machines. Instead, you can easily store these compact and efficiently designed tugs in relatively small areas. You get all the benefits whilst they’re in use without the inconvenience or difficulties of storing them when they’re not.
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Get in touch if you are ready to create a more effective, safe, and efficient process for moving aircraft and aircraft accessories. We have a range of electric tow tugs perfectly suited to your needs. To discuss your electric tow tug requirements with an expert and get a quote, email our team.
Learn More About Tow Tugs
Electric tow tugs are amazing pieces of manual handling equipment. They make moving loads of all kinds easy, giving them fantastic utility across many industries. If you would like to learn more about them and their uses in industries outside of aviation, read our blog. Our guide on How An Electric Tow Tug Could Benefit Your Business is a great place to start. Or learn more about their role in workplace safety with “How To Prioritise Health & Safety In The Workplace“.