Maule Tow Bar Recommendations?

[crhannay]

Does anyone have a recommendations for a tow bar for a Maule M7?

[Chris in Milwaukee]

It sorta depends on what kind of tailwheel you have. I have one similar to this:

https://www.pilotshop.com/catalog/pspag ... ragger.php

But it only works when I'm on wheels during the warm months. When I have a tail ski on, it doesn't work. I'm considering getting one similar to this one for that reason:

https://www.skygeek.com/4-tdg.html

Of course, this doesn't work with a Maule tailwheel, only the Scott.

[MauleEnvy]

It sorta depends on what kind of tailwheel you have. I have one similar to this:

https://www.pilotshop.com/catalog/pspag ... ragger.php

But it only works when I'm on wheels during the warm months. When I have a tail ski on, it doesn't work. I'm considering getting one similar to this one for that reason:

https://www.skygeek.com/4-tdg.html

Of course, this doesn't work with a Maule tailwheel, only the Scott.

Second one, The Bogi Bar works great! Let me know if you need one, I went to a BBW in the back and had to get another one to fit it, still have one that’s like new to fit a regular Scott TW.

[Stinger]

Taildragger Dragger. Works great.

[Hottshot]

I have a used TDD and also carry the Bogi bar for either tw

[JerseyJim]

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[andy]

I have a Bogie bar and a Maule tow bar. The Bogie bar clamps around the tailwheel axle so it can only be used with the Scott tailwheels. The Maule tow bar ends in a thick flat piece of metal with a slot in it that slips over the leaf spring in front of the tailwheel housing. Since the Maule tow bar doesn't actually turn the tailwheel, it's harder to use. I used to have a Taildragger Dragger and it worked well with either the Maule or Scott tailwheels but you can't carry it around in the airplane like you can the Bogie bar. I also have a gas powered taildragger dragger which works well but you have to wiggle it around the tailwheel and then lift it up to move the tab into the pivoting caster wheel housing. It can be hard to use for that reason and the tailwheel can hop out of the paddles on an incline. There are several threads on the forum talking about alternatives. Try searching them.

[MX7-180A]

Are there any lugs currently available for when you have to pull the plane forward that bolt to the axle flange?

[captnkirk]

Like the old beech 18 or dc3 bars. I have looked for one but no luck. I am thinking about build one if I can get some time. I have an aero tow unit but it needs a new control board installed . When it works it is fine on flat surfaces but struggles with any slope or rough terrain and grass. I did order a new controller and in the process of rebuilding the unit. I like to be able to hook up to a lawn tractor and move the Maule some times and I have a tow bar that Gary Barrier made that works but I need more room than I have in the hanger to hook it up. As I remember those 18’s and dc3 had a ring on the gear to hook to we will need something to grab a gear leg and not bang it up or put too much stress on it. Any way food for thought.

[andy]

Are you referring to an eye bolt that replaces the bolt that connects the ABI 3200 or 3224A tailwheel to the leaf spring?

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... owneye.php

I vaguely remember hearing about some problems with it breaking and not being offered for sale anymore by ABI. Aircraft Spruce is still selling it, though.

The Cessna 185Fs that we have at work all have them on the 3400 tailwheel and they seem pretty strong.

[MX7-180A]

Anyone have towing lugs for the main wheels. Would like to post pics here but still new and don't know how

[crbnunit]

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... owneye.php

Says "For non-structural use". I assume that means no landing gear applications. I had on that ABW used to sell. Stripped the nut (torqued to spec) that was included, allowing everything to come lose and then bent the bolt. Had to cut it off with a die grinder to get it out of the hole. I notice ABW doesn't sell them anymore... Sure was convenient though!

[MX7-180A]

Posted pictures of tow lugs for the maule axles on facebook.
Useful for towing the craft forward if you are by yourself.
Especially useful on ski's.
STC pending

[captnkirk]

It is not on the tail wheel for those 18s and dc3. This was a ring on the mains the tow bars spread between the main gear and formed an A between them if you where lucky they had wheels on them also so you could tow them with a tug. We used them at an FBO I worked at in Atlanta and they where bringing in auto parts for the plant.

[gbarrier]

Ah, the days of the freight running. Talk about a bunch of cowboys we were.