TowFLEXX – Electric Towbarless Aircraft Tugs

Innovative Ground Support Solutions for Aviation for Greater Efficiency, more Safety, higher Revenues

TowFLEXX Aircraft Tugs represents cutting-edge solutions in the field of Ground Support Equipment, with a clear focus on electric aircraft tugs. With locations in Germany, the USA, and New Zealand, we offer innovative technologies specifically designed to meet the diverse demands of the aviation industry. Our powerful, electric, towbarless, hydraulic-free, and environmentally friendly aircraft tugs—such as the compact TF5 with LiDAR Nose Wheel Protection System, the versatile TF5 Essential, and the robust HD190—are setting new standards in efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Whether for military operations, commercial aviation, or maintenance hangars, TowFLEXX supports FBOs, MROs, airports, private users, and government agencies worldwide in optimizing and streamlining their operations. Our products are not only characterized by their robustness and user-friendliness but are also perfectly tailored to the specific needs and challenges of our customers.

Discover how TowFLEXX Aircraft Tugs can help you save time, reduce costs, and protect the environment at the same time. Additionally, depending on the application, our solutions can even generate additional revenue. TowFLEXX – your reliable partner for an innovative and sustainable future in aviation.

Our models are specifically designed to make aircraft ground handling not only more efficient, but also safer and more reliable. Whether it’s small single-piston aircraft, mid-size private jets, or even large commercial airplanes – TowFLEXX offers customized solutions tailored to every aircraft size and operational requirement.

Our towbarless aircraft tugs are setting new standards in modern aviation. They impress not only with their eco-friendly features but also with their ease of use and the maximum flexibility they offer for ground handling operations. Get inspired by our innovative technologies and discover how TowFLEXX can make your airport or hangar operations more efficient. TowFLEXX – your reliable partner for future-ready and sustainable ground support solutions.

TF1
up to 2.000kg / 4.400lbs MTOW

TF1

all electric
up to 2.000kg /4,400lbs MTOW
manual control

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TF2
up to 4.000kg / 8.800lbs MTOW

TF2

all electric
up to 4.000kg /8,800lbs MTOW
manual control

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TF2.2
for Robinson Helicopter

TF2.2

all electric
for Robinson Helicopter
manual control

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TF3
up to 9.000kg / 20.000lbs MTOW

TF3

all electric
up to 9.000kg /20,000lbs MTOW
remote controlled

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TF4
up to 14.000kg / 30.000lbs MTOW

TowFLEXX TF4 electric towbarless remote controlled Aircraft Tug

TF4

all electric
up to 14.000kg /30,000lbs MTOW
remote controlled

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TF5
up to 60.000kg / 132.000lbs MTOW

TF5 / TF5 Essential

Fully electric
up to 60,000kg / 30,000kg
remote-controlled

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HD190
bis 86.000kg MTOW

TF6

all electric
up to 90.000kg /198.000lbs MTOW
remote controlled

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TowFLEXX – Innovative Towing Vehicles

TowFLEXX is your expert for electric aircraft tugs that combine cutting-edge technology, precision, safety, and innovation. Our Made in Germany tugs are designed to cover a wide range of aircraft types – from small light aircraft and turboprops to business jets weighing up to 90 tons.

TowFLEXX’s larger towbarless aircraft tugs are fully remote-controlled and equipped with a unique 360° rotating turntable (with the exception of the TF6). This technology ensures maximum safety and delivers exceptional maneuverability, significantly simplifying ground operations. This exclusive feature positions TowFLEXX as a leading provider of modern ground handling solutions.

Rely on true German engineering and optimize your operations with the innovative products from TowFLEXX – your trusted partner for efficient and safe ground handling.

360° technology with patent pending

With TowFLEXX’s revolutionary 360° technology, the traditional challenges of aircraft handling are a thing of the past. Our radio-controlled aircraft tugs, available from Series 3 onwards, are equipped with a patented turntable. This unique innovation allows for a full 360° rotation around the landing gear while the nose wheel remains in its original starting position.

This groundbreaking feature ensures the highest level of safety, precision, and efficiency, setting TowFLEXX apart from all other providers. Benefit from a solution that is not only technically innovative but also sustainably helps reduce costs and significantly optimize your operations. TowFLEXX – your partner for future-focused ground handling solutions.

Turn the Aircraft on the Spot

Towing an aircraft with conventional tugs often comes with significant challenges. It not only requires a lot of space but also extremely careful planning to avoid damage to the aircraft. Every movement must be precisely coordinated, especially when maneuvering the nose gear. Turning the nose gear often involves a tedious back-and-forth motion of the aircraft, which is both time-consuming and inefficient. On top of that, there is the risk of oversteering or even damaging the sensitive nose gear—a scenario that can lead to costly repairs.

With TowFLEXX’s innovative technologies, these challenges are a thing of the past. Our tugs can freely rotate around the nose wheel without moving the nose wheel itself. This allows the tug to be positioned at any desired angle to the aircraft and even perform complex maneuvers such as turning on the spot – a capability that is simply not possible with conventional aircraft tugs.

Experience a new dimension of flexibility, safety, and efficiency with TowFLEXX – the forward-thinking solution for modern ground handling.

The Origin of TowFLEXX – From In-House Need to Global Reach

The story of TowFLEXX began with a simple yet groundbreaking desire: to move one’s own aircraft out of the hangar with minimal effort and maximum efficiency. What started as a smart solution for personal use quickly turned out to be an idea with tremendous potential. Growing demand eventually led to the creation of the brand “Schleppmaxxe” (engl. TugMAXX), under which the first aircraft tugs were produced in small batches.

Today, TowFLEXX has evolved into a globally recognized provider of innovative electric aircraft tugs that prioritize both efficiency and user-friendliness. From the initial vision to an international success story – TowFLEXX stands for progress and cutting-edge solutions in the aviation industry.

40%

more effective Space in your Hangar

40%

more Revenue

50%

higher Efficiency

98%

reduced Damages

More Usable Space Means More Revenue

TowFLEXX’s remote-controlled aircraft tugs impress with their unique 360° technology, delivering maximum maneuverability and flexibility. Thanks to this innovation, no additional space is needed for maneuvering, allowing operators to make optimal use of every inch in the hangar.

The result: more aircraft in the same space, leading to an increase in capacity and revenue of up to 40%. TowFLEXX offers the perfect combination of efficiency, space optimization, and cost advantages for hangar operators and ground handling services.

Significant Cost Reduction

With TowFLEXX’s innovative aircraft tugs, you not only save costs but also increase your revenue. How is that possible? It’s simple:

Savings on labor costs: Thanks to the remote control operation, only one person is needed to operate the flexible aircraft tugs.
Renting out more parking spots in the same space
Prevention of Nose Wheel Damage: The towbarless design and freely rotating turntable protect the sensitive nose wheel from oversteering, avoiding costly repairs.

TowFLEXX combines innovation with practical benefits to make your ground handling more efficient, safer, and cost-effective.

We are always keen to be in constant contact with our customers in order to guarantee the best possible service. Here you can find some reviews we have received and you can submit your own review! You have no Google Account? No problem, because we have our own feedback form, which you can use without further registration!

Our battery charger had damage to the pin. I called TowFLEXX, was consulted very friendly and competent, went there the same day and the damage was repaired in 5 min. Costs: A nfriendly “Thank you” That’s what I call customer relations in the very best and positive sense.

Google Review

I was looking for a modern, flexible and reliable towing system for towing our new PC-12 NGX, based in the EU (Italy). Of course, I found many offers in the US market, but I was looking for an EU product and finally found the company TowFlexx. I was surprised to find a great fit for our needs, even more than expected. Our choice was for the TF3 system. It is fantastic to be able to have at your disposal, with a single device:

Towing system
360° turntable head (no stress for nose gear)
GPU

Last but not least, the operations can be carried out easily and quickly by a single operator. Quick and easy commercial communication and delivery

Google Review

We bought two TF3 one for a PC12 ans one for a Citation M2, it’s the best tug for those aircraft. One of the towflexx didn’t work very well. So the after-sales department sent a technician to France in less than a week to solve the problem. Many thanks to towflexx’s team.

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