AP8600

Aircraft Tug, Electric, Towbarless - 28,000 lb
Alternate Part Numbers
AP8600EZ
Brand
Product
AP8600

Technical

  • Length
  • 139.5 in | 354.2 cm
  • Width
  • 41.0 in | 104.1 cm
  • Height (at top of steering wheel)
  • 48.25 in | 122.9 cm
  • Turning Radius
  • 115.5 in | 293 cm
  • Wheel Base
  • 67.25 in | 170.6 cm
  • Vehicle Speed, Empty
  • 7 mph | 11.2 kph
  • Vehicle Speed, Loaded
  • 3 mph | 4.8 kph
  • *Lift Cradle Capacity
  • 28,000 lbs | 12,700 kg
  • Nose Gear Cradle Lifting Height
  • 9 in | 23 cm
  • Ground Clearance
  • 3.5 in | 9 cm
  • Chassis Weight w/ Batteries & Charger
  • 2,700 lbs | 1,225 kg

*Lift Capacity is calculated with 14 in / 36 cm diameter aircraft tire in lift cradle. Aircraft tire centerline at 18.5 in / 47 cm from drive tire centerline.

Details

  • Vehicle Drive: Heavy-duty 2.5 HP, 36-volt D.C. Traction Motor coupled to a heavy-duty Dana 44 Differential. 5.0 HP motor and Limited Slip Differential, Optional.
  • Motor Speed Control: State of the art General Electric EV-100 LXT Electronic Speed Control with on-board trouble shooting diagnostics. Speed controlled by combination Hand Throttle/Directional Lever.
  • Batteries: Six 6-volt, 350 ampere hour Batteries wired in series.
  • G.P.U.: Built-in 12/24/28 volt, 800 cold cranking ampere output capability, standard. 1175 cca system available.
  • Motive Battery Charger: Fully automatic 36 ampere, 110-volt, Single Phase Charger, standard. 230-volt or 50 Hz, Optional.
  • Nose Gear Lift Cradle: Patented Universal Nose Gear Lift Cradle is activated by an Electric/Hydraulic pump assembly with single cylinder, and is capable of handling dual and single wheel aircraft as well as those with or without wheel farings.
  • Winch: Heavy-duty 2-speed Hand Winch. Strut and Winch Straps included.
  • Steering: Automotive-type wheel coupled to an automotive gear box resulting in very responsive steering action.
  • Service Brakes: Foot operated single hydraulic disc-type Service Brakes acting at differential pinion shaft.
  • Parking Brake: Foot operated Automatic Deadman Parking Brake.
  • Front Drive Tires: Dual 4.80/4.00 x 8 8-ply Pneumatic Traction Drive Tires. Chains optional for slippery conditions. Poly-foam filled tires available.
  • Rear Steer Tires: Dual 4.80/4.00 x 8 6-ply Pneumatic Steer Tires. Poly-foam filled tires available. Steer Axle suspension, Optional.
  • Lighting: Single 360 degree Rotating Headlight. Dual Headlights, Optional. Four flashing amber Running Lights positioned around tug to illuminate sides.
  • Extension Ladder: Four-step Ladder attached to operator's back rest. Operator's Compartment: Two person configuration, stand-up operation with restraint.
  • Construction: Welded steel plate polymers, protected by primer and industrial, high-gloss red urethane paint. A special protective Polyurethane coating is applied to all chassis components to prevent rust, scratches and corrosion. Custom colors are optional.

 

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