Power Tug

[mmiller54]

Any recommendations on a power tug for a tricycle gear maule? Thanks.

[andy]

I have a Best Tugs A3 for my tail wheel MX-7-180 and it works great. They also make adapters for nose wheel airplanes:

https://www.besttugs.com/a-3-info

Not the least expensive tugs but very well made and effective.

[RedOwlAirfield]

I have a Best Tugs A3 I use for my Cessna 180. I'd recommend it to anyone. Great product and great company to deal with.


(NOTE - Although I fly a 180 I'm here because I originally wanted a Maule - but couldn't find one to buy. Maybe someday....)

[TomD]

I have a gas powered PowerTow EZ-40. Pulling a M5-235C They have adapters for most everything. powertow.com.

Keep an eye out. These folks have been in business long enough that there are a number of used ones available.

Tom

[Flyhound]

With all the electric bikes and electric skateboards out there, lots of parts are available that can be adapted to a home-made tug. I built one for my Maule taildragger that cost ~ $300 to build. It works great and I never have to change the oil or keep gas cans in the hangar. I wrote a piece about my build in Backcountrypilots.org. Here's the link to that site:

https://backcountrypilot.org/forum/best ... ug#p346859

It wouldn't be hard to make a similar tug for a trike.

Here's a video of it in use: https://youtu.be/x9jSVm6-O3g