Lektro Military Tow Vehicles

LEKTRO® 87M Towbarless Military Aircraft Tow Tractors

LEKTRO® 87M tow tractors are designed to tow military aircraft with a MTOW up to 85,000 lbs (38,555 kg), making them ideal for towing trainers, helicopters, fighters, and light transports. Aircraft nose wheels are safely secured with our patented universal nose gear lift cradle and soft nylon strap, which eliminates tow bars. All-electric power with a short turning radius makes the LEKTRO 87M the ideal tow tractor for aircraft hangar positioning and operating on congested flight lines.

LEKTRO 87M Towbarless Military Aircraft Tow Tractors
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Features & Benefits

  • Electric power, low maintenance, zero emission operations
  • External vehicle charger
  • Patented cradle and strap system helps control wear and tear on landing gear
  • Tight turning radius helps create a small operational footprint and helps maximize hangar utilization
  • Single person/stand up operation helps support the workforce and helps manage training costs
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Details

  • Purpose-built chassis – Great tow capability, low profile, traction, indoor/outdoor operation
  • Cab has enough room for two people to ride, yet only needs one person to operate
  • Onboard diagnostics show fault codes, battery charge status, etc.
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Options & Models

  • Custom high lift towing adapters – Lowers aircraft tail height for hangar operations
  • Draw bar pin/pintle for helicopter and military aircraft tows
  • Extended chassis (32 in / 81.3 cm) for great clearance of nose and radomes
  • Ground Power Unit (28VDC GPU)
  • External vehicle charger all-weather cabinet
  • Single-point battery water-feed
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