Shop Clyde Machines Model 15F3045 B787 Towbar (all series) - 15F3045

The Clyde Machines Model 15F3045 Towbar (15F3045) is a heavy duty aircraft towbar engineered to safely connect a tow tractor or pushback tug to the nose landing gear tow fitting on the Boeing 787 (all series) and Boeing 777. Built around an 8 inch OD high strength steel tube, it is designed for widebody ramp operations where crews need a rigid, controlled towing interface for pushback, ramp towing, and hangar repositioning. It is well suited for airline and cargo stations, MRO facilities, and high cycle ground handling programs, and it can also support other heavy towing applications in industrial operations that require robust tow hardware and predictable handling.

The 15F3045 transfers towing and braking forces from the tug to the aircraft through a reinforced towbar structure and aircraft protection shear bolts. A safety lock system is designed to help avoid separation from the aircraft during towing, while the fully retractable hydraulic running gear helps crews set the working height and maneuver the bar efficiently across varying ramp surfaces.

Key Features

• 8 inch OD x 8 foot high strength steel tube construction for widebody towing demands.
• Fully retractable hydraulic running gear for adjustable height.
• Safety lock system to help avoid separation from the aircraft.
• Durable powder coat finish for corrosion resistance in ramp environments.
• Quality shear bolts for aircraft protection, with an extra set of shear bolts included.
• Solid tires as standard.

Specifications

• Shipping weight: 750 lbs
• Shipping dimensions: 203 inches L x 29 inches W x 25 inches H
• Crated weight: 1,135 lbs
• Crated dimensions: 208 inches L x 26 inches W x 36 inches H
• Options: Pneumatic tires; cushioned lunette assembly

If you need help selecting the correct aircraft towbar for your fleet and tug interface, PJi® aviation specialists can help confirm aircraft compatibility, towing eye requirements, and best practice setup so your towing and pushback operations stay efficient and safe across aviation and other heavy duty towing environments.