Does the Powertow model 35 work for Maules?

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Does the Powertow model 35 work for Maules?

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Having a hard time pushing my Maule backwards into my hangar by myself. (Slight incline into the hangar). Wondering if anyone can recommend a small tow. I found a used “Powertow 35 electricâ€￾ for sale, but can’t tell if it works with a Maule. Thanks!

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I don't know but might tell us whether you have the Maule or Scott tailwheel?

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I don't know but might tell us whether you have the Maule or Scott tailwheel?

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I use AERO TOW and love it. Mine is the E200 24V and it has a built in charger. Every 5 or 6 years I change the (2) 12v lawn tractor batteries.
Customer service was Awesome too.

http://www.aero-tow.com/
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I use a PowerTow EZ 40 to move my M5 around. It is rated at 6,000 lbs. However it will not work with Maule tailwheel. I have the Alaska Bushwheel ABI 3224 (Scott 3200 replacement) and it works well. You will need the correct adapters.
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Post by compassheading »

I use Power Tow EZ 40 on M-5-235 with scott tailwheel...love it. Yes must have tailwheel adapter rather than nose gear. I think the company is in Idaho a ordered the adapter, company was quick, responsive.

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I use to use a winch set up in the back of the hangar in the mid line. Drive the
plane in front of the hangar, facing away and use a cable to the tail wheel spring. Hook it up and slowly pull it in. I bought the winch at harbor freight, 1500 pound capacity and it pulled the plane easily.

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If all you're trying to do is pull the airplane up the ramp into the hangar, the electric winch setup is the least expensive. Harbor Freight has them for $155 at https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lbs1 ... 61672.html. Obviously, you need a solid anchor point to attach the winch in the back of the hangar.

If you need to move the aircraft on the ramp, then you'll need a portable tug like the EZ Tow or Power Tow. I like the electric ones more than the gas powered ones but either type works. I have a gas powered Taildragger Dragger which works okay but is a pain to wiggle under the tail wheel. You have to also pick up the tail with it. If you pull the airplane over grass or gravel, you need a tug that has the weight of the tail wheel to provide traction. In dry conditions, the ones that clamp to the tail wheel axle work great.
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