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Aircraft Pushback Tugs
Aircraft pushback tugs, also called pushback tractors, are specialized ground support vehicles that are used to safely push an aircraft backward away from the airport gate when it’s ready for departure as well as to tow planes into and out of maintenance hangars for servicing.
Pushback tugs are constructed with a low profile in order to fit underneath the aircraft. Conventional aircraft pushback tractors use long metal poles called towbars to attach to the plane’s nose landing gear. The tug then uses its powerful engines to push or pull the aircraft to the desired position as directed by the ground crew.
PJi offers a comprehensive line of electric and diesel-powered aircraft pushback tractors for sale or rent, from top manufacturers like Eagle Tugs and Tronair. We have pushback tug options for FBOs, corporate flight departments, airlines, and MROs.
If you need help finding the right aircraft pushback tug for your aviation operations, PJi’s friendly and knowledgeable aviation specialists will be happy to assist you. Call, email, or chat with us today!
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Used Eagle TT-6
Used TT-6 - Tow up to 85,000 lbs
Works with: A500, A700, 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206 & more...
Eagle TTR-12
12,000 lbs DBP - Tier 4F Diesel AWD Standard
Works with: A500, A700, 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206 & more...
Eagle TTR-6
6,000 lbs DBP - Tier 4F Diesel
Works with: A500, A700, 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206 & more...
Eagle TTR-8
TTR-8 AWD Diesel Aircraft Tug, 8,000 lbs. DBP
Works with: A500, A700, 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206 & more...
Eagle XL-30
Diesel - AWD & AWS - 26,000 lbs DBP - 32,000 lbs Service Weight
Eagle XL-40
Diesel - AWD & AWS - 26,000 lbs DBP - 40,000 lbs Service Weight
Eagle XM-20
Tier4 Diesel - AWD - 16,000 lbs DBP - 23,000 lbs Service Weight
Works with: 737-BBJ, 737-BBJ2, A318, A319, A320, A321, 737-100, 737-200, 737-300, 737-400 & more...
Eagle XM-30
Tier4 Diesel - AWD - 16,000 lbs DBP - 32,000 lbs Service Weight
Works with: 737-BBJ, 737-BBJ2, A318, A319, A320, A321, 737-100, 737-200, 737-300, 737-400 & more...
Used Lektro AP8600A
Used 8600 - Tow up to 30,000 lbs
Works with: A500, A700, 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206 & more...
Used Best Tugs B8
Used B8 - Bravo Line - Aircraft Tug - Up to 8,000 lbs
Works with: 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 206, 210, 310, 340 & more...
Eagle eJP-10
Towbarless Electric Aircraft Tug – 100,000-lb. Towing Capacity
Works with: Challenger 605 (CL605), Challenger 870, Challenger 890, Global Express, Falcon 10-100, Falcon 20-200, Falcon 2000, Falcon 2000EX, Falcon 50, Falcon 50EX & more...
Eagle eJP-12
Towbarless Electric Aircraft Tug – 125,000-lb. Towing Capacity
Works with: Challenger 605 (CL605), Challenger 870, Challenger 890, Global Express, Falcon 10-100, Falcon 20-200, Falcon 2000, Falcon 2000EX, Falcon 50, Falcon 50EX & more...
Eagle eJP-3
eJP-3 Electric Towbarless Tug – 30,000-lb. Tow Capacity
Works with: A500, A700, 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206 & more...
Eagle eJP-3L
Tow up to 30,000 lbs - 3 feet longer, Extra battery bank
Works with: A500, A700, 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206 & more...
Eagle ETT-12X
ETT-12X Electric Aircraft Tug, 171,000-lb. Capacity
Eagle ETT-8X
Electric Aircraft Tug – Tows Up to 115,000 lbs. – Lithium-Ion & Lead-Acid Battery Options
Works with: A500, A700, 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206 & more...
Tronair JP100SSC
Tow up to 100,000 lbs - With SoftCapture - No Straps Required
Works with: Challenger 605 (CL605), Challenger 850, G350, G450, G500, G550, II, III, IV, IVSP & more...
Eagle MTT
Electric - Utility Tractor - 5,000 lbs DBP
What types of aircraft can be pushed back with a pushback tug?
Pushback tugs can be used to push back a wide variety of aircraft types, from small regional jets to large commercial airliners. The size, type, and towing capacity of a pushback tug will determine which specific types of aircraft it is capable of towing.
Why do aircraft need to be pushed back?
Pushback tugs are used to move an airplane backward from the aircraft stand to prepare for departure. While planes are equipped to move in reverse on their own, the high-speed jet blast created by enabling the aircraft's reverse thrust could circulate debris that could damage airport terminals, jetways, and ground support vehicles, not to mention potentially injure any ground crew working nearby.
What is the drawbar pull of a pushback tug?
Drawbar pull (DBP) is the pulling force, or more specifically, the pulling power that a tug is capable of generating in order to move an aircraft. Typically measured in pounds or newtons, the drawbar pull of an aircraft tug is an essential factor in determining whether or not the tug is suitable for your specific aircraft. To ensure the pushback tug that you choose meets your unique requirements, please reach out to our aviation specialists for guidance.
