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jdlilfan · May 15th, 2008, 22:13

We have a couple of used clarks that aren't bad but we really don't use them. They are in storage unless something "special" happens or our other junk breaks. We also have a big tug (not sure on the brand) that can push a 727 but we don't have any towbars that fit it so it also sits in storage. We call that tug "the tank". We have the smallest version of lektro which is neat for tight spots and can adapt to a lot of aircraft but the long distances and cold weather for half the year typically doesn't make it practical. We also have "the Jeep" which is our day to day tug. The Jeep is a half jeep/ half military tug from the 1950's with a diesel engine that is bullet proof and the rest is literally held together by tape, wire, and shotty welds. The hobbs quit working around 6,000 hours and the mileage quit working past 200,000 but it still keeps going...albeit with a lot of maintenance. It gets the job down typically and it does have a cab and heat and we found out it will tow an F/A-18.

We have a few of the brackett tow bars and one tronair bar with a few heads.

May 15th, 2008, 22:13	#10
jdlilfan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Terrible Haute, IN Posts: 49	Re: Towing equipment We have a couple of used clarks that aren't bad but we really don't use them. They are in storage unless something "special" happens or our other junk breaks. We also have a big tug (not sure on the brand) that can push a 727 but we don't have any towbars that fit it so it also sits in storage. We call that tug "the tank". We have the smallest version of lektro which is neat for tight spots and can adapt to a lot of aircraft but the long distances and cold weather for half the year typically doesn't make it practical. We also have "the Jeep" which is our day to day tug. The Jeep is a half jeep/ half military tug from the 1950's with a diesel engine that is bullet proof and the rest is literally held together by tape, wire, and shotty welds. The hobbs quit working around 6,000 hours and the mileage quit working past 200,000 but it still keeps going...albeit with a lot of maintenance. It gets the job down typically and it does have a cab and heat and we found out it will tow an F/A-18. We have a few of the brackett tow bars and one tronair bar with a few heads.