LEKTRO® 88i Tow Tractors can move aircraft with an MTOW up to 120,000 lbs (54,432 kg) from a standstill on a 3% grade, making them ideal for handing everything from very light jets (VLJs) and turboprops up to large business jets and regional airliners. Aircraft nose gear is secured using a soft strap and cradle system, which eliminates tow bars, is simple to maintain, and helps avoid the complexity that may come with the capture systems on many other towbarless tractors. Electric power and a tight turning radius make the LEKTRO 88i the ideal tow tractor for moving just about any aircraft in its weight capacity.
Features & Benefits
Versatile for being able to tow a wide range of business aircraft and are popular units for busy FBO corporate flight departments worldwide
Electric power, low maintenance, zero emission operations
Single-person operation – Easy to use, reduces crew requirement, and makes training simple
All-weather, indoor/outdoor capable operations
Patented cradle and strap system helps reduce wear and tear on landing gear.
Tight turning radius helps create a small operational footprint and maximizes hangar utilization
Automatically modulates speed in turns
Controlled deceleration under e-stop
Accessible emergency release controls
"Downhill capture" mode
Brakes:
Enclosed wet disc service/park brakes for power braking
Regenerative braking to return power and extend service brake life
Mechanical park brake release located on outside of wheel drive
Automatic park brake with operator presence seatbelt interlocks