High-Capacity Electric Tow Tractor

LEKTRO® 88i Towbarless Aircraft Tow Tractor

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.

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LEKTRO 88i tractor

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
  • 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
  • Single-person operation – Easy to use, reduces crew requirement, and makes training simple
  • Regenerative braking to help extend battery performance and service brake life
  • Automatically modulates speed in turns
  • Automatic park brake with operator presence seatbelt interlocks
  • Controlled deceleration under e-stop
  • Accessible emergency release controls
  • "Downhill capture" mode
  • Top-side maintenance access for all components
  • Jacking/lifting points
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Details

  • Powertrain: 80 VDC, 440 AH, 35 kWh FLA battery pack with single-point water fill system.
  • Purpose-built chassis – industrial, robust construction, low profile, excellent traction
  • No hard capture mechanism – Aircraft do not become locked in hard capture mechanism
  • On-board display providing speed, diagnostics, instrument cluster, steering angle indication, and state of charge
  • Draw Bar Pin/Pintle Hitch for auxiliary towing needs
  • Solid traction drive and steer tires
LEKTRO 88i Tractor

Options & Models

  • Battery options:
    • 80V DC 550 AH (44kWh) lead acid battery
    • 80V DC 44kWh lithium battery
  • Auto-aircraft selection system
  • Torque sensing turntable cradle deck
  • Snowplow implement
  • Cab options: open, closed, opposite facing seats, and driver control options
  • Optional dual-facing operator's station
  •  iOPS® telemetry system to support fleet management objectives
  • External outdoor-rated vehicle charger and all-weather cabinet