TowFLEXX – Electric towbarless aircraft tow tractors

Innovative ground support solutions for greater efficiency, more safety and higher revenues in aviation

TowFLEXX Aircraft Tugs stands for state-of-the-art 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 that have been specially developed to meet the diverse requirements of the aviation industry . Our powerful, electric, towbarless, hydraulic-free and environmentally friendly aircraft tow tractors, such as the compact TF5 with LiDAR Nose Wheel Protection System, the versatile TF5 Essential or the powerful THD190, set new standards in efficiency, safety and sustainability.

Whether it is used in the military, commercial aviation or maintenance hangars – TowFLEXX supports FBOs, MROs, airports, private users and government agencies worldwide in making their processes more efficient and simplifying. Our products are not only characterized by their robustness and ease of use , but are also optimally 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. In addition, our solutions can even generate additional revenue depending on the use case. TowFLEXX – your reliable partner for an innovative and sustainable future in aviation.

Our models are specifically designed to make the ground movement of aircraft not only more efficient, but also safer and at the same time more reliable. Whether it’s small single-piston aircraft, medium-sized private jets or even large commercial aircraft , TowFLEXX offers you customized solutions that are optimized for every aircraft size and operational requirement.

Our towbarless aircraft tow tractors set new standards in modern aviation. They impress not only with their environmentally friendly properties, but also with their simple operation and the maximum flexibility they offer for ground handling. Be inspired by our innovative technologies and find out how TowFLEXX can make your processes at the airport or hangar more efficient. TowFLEXX – your reliable partner for future-oriented and sustainable ground support solutions.

TF1
up to 2,000kg MTOW

TF1

fully electric
up to 2,000kg MTOW
manual control

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TF2
up to 4,000kg MTOW

TF2

fully electric
up to 4,000kg MTOW
manual control

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TF2.2
for Robinson Helicopters

TF2.2

all-electric
for Robinson helicopter
manual control

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TF3
up to 9.000kg / 20.000lbs MTOW

TF3

fully electric
up to 9,000kg MTOW
remote-controlled

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TF4
up to 14,000kg MTOW

TF4

fully electric
up to 14,000kg MTOW
remote-controlled

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TF5
up to 60,000kg MTOW

TF5 / TF5 Essential

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

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TF6
up to 90,000kg MTOW

TF6

fully electric
up to 90,000kg MTOW
remote-controlled

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TowFLEXX – Innovative towing vehicles

TowFLEXX is your expert in electric aircraft tow tractors that combine state-of-the-art technology, precision, safety and innovation . Our Made in Germany tow tractors are designed to cover a wide range of aircraft types – from small small aircraft and turboprops to business jets weighing up to 86 tonnes.

TowFLEXX’s larger, towbarless aircraft tow tractors are fully remote-controlled and equipped with a unique 360° turntable (except for the HD190). This technology not only ensures maximum safety, but also exceptional maneuverability, which greatly facilitates operations on the ground. This exclusive feature makes TowFLEXX a leading provider of modern ground handling solutions.

Trust in genuine German engineering and optimize your processes with the innovative products of TowFLEXX – your reliable 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 finally a thing of the past. Our radio-controlled aircraft tow tractors, which are available from Series 3 onwards, are equipped with a patented turntable. This unique innovation allows for full 360° rotation around the landing gear, while the nose wheel always remains in its original starting position.

This groundbreaking feature ensures the highest levels of safety, precision and efficiency and clearly sets TowFLEXX apart from all other suppliers. Benefit from a solution that is not only technically innovative , but also helps to reduce costs and significantly optimize your processes in the long term. TowFLEXX – your partner for future-oriented ground handling solutions.

Turning the plane on the spot

Pulling an aircraft with conventional tow tractors is often associated with great challenges. Not only does it require a lot of space, but it also requires extremely careful planning to avoid damage to the aircraft. Every movement must be precisely coordinated , especially when it comes to manoeuvring the nose landing gear. Turning the nose landing gear often requires laborious moving the aircraft back and forth , which is both time-consuming and inefficient. In addition, there is the risk that the sensitive nose landing gear will be over-tightened or even damaged – a scenario that can result in high repair costs .

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

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

The creation of TowFLEXX – from personal use to the world

The story of TowFLEXX began with a simple, yet groundbreaking desire: to move your aircraft out of the hangar with minimal effort and maximum efficiency . What was initially developed as a clever solution for personal needs quickly turned out to be an idea with enormous potential. The increasing demand finally led to the founding of the “Schleppmaxxe” label, under which the first aircraft tractors were manufactured in small series .

Today, TowFLEXX has become a globally recognized supplier of innovative, electric aircraft tow tractors that focus on both efficiency and ease of use . From the first vision to the international success story – TowFLEXX stands for progress and state-of-the-art solutions in the aviation industry.

40%

More usable space in the hangar

40%

more revenue

50%

Increased efficiency

98%

Less towing damage

More usable space means more revenue

TowFLEXX’s remotely piloted aircraft tow tractors (tugs) impress with their unique 360° technology, which ensures maximum manoeuvrability and flexibility. Thanks to this innovation, no additional space is needed for maneuvering, which allows the user to make the most of all the space in the hangar.

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

Significant cost reduction

With the innovative aircraft tow tractors from TowFLEXX, you not only save costs, but also increase your revenue at the same time. Why is that? Easy:

Savings in personnel costs: Thanks to the remote-controlled control , only one person needs to operate the flexible aircraft tow tractors .
Rental of more parking spaces in the same space
Damage prevention on the nose wheel: The towbarless design and the freely rotating turntable protect the sensitive nose wheel from overturning, which avoids expensive repairs.

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

We are always careful to be in constant contact with our customers in order to guarantee the best possible service. Here are some reviews we’ve received and you can submit your own review! Don’t have a Google account? No problem, because we have our own evaluation form, which you can use without further registration!

Our battery charger had damage to the pin. I called TowFLEXX, received very friendly and competent advice, went there the same day and the damage was repaired in 5 minutes. Costs: A nice thank you. That’s what I call customer loyalty in the very best and positive sense.

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I was looking for a modern, flexible and reliable towing system to tow our new PC-12 NGX based in the EU (Italy). Of course, I found a lot of offers on the US market, but I was looking for an EU product and finally came across the company TowFLEXX. I was surprised to find a great fit for our needs, even more than expected. We chose the TF3 system. It’s fantastic to have the following available with a single device:

Towing system
360° turntable (more safety for the nose wheel)
GPUs

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

Google Rating

We bought two TF3s, one for a PC12 and one for a Citation M2, it is the best tow tractor for these aircraft. One of the TowFLEXX was not working properly, so in less than a week, the customer service department sent a technician to France to solve the problem. Many thanks to the team at TowFLEXX.

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