LB-SERIES
LB Series - Enhancing Military Efficiency with Cutting-Edge Towbarless Technology
The Mototok LB-Series are fully-electric, towbarless aircraft tugs for military purposes, suited for helicopters and aircraft up to 75 tonnes or 165,350 lbs
Fully-electric aircraft tugs of the Mototok LB-Series are the ideal solution for ground support equipment (GSE) for military aviation operations – utterly reliable and dependable, simple and highly flexible to use, with cutting-edge towbarless technology and remote-controlled precision, as well as numerous built-in safety features. The nose wheel of the aircraft is picked up hydraulically and the aircraft is moved around by pushing or pulling. The Tug is controlled via a wireless or alternatively a wired remote control. Transverse forces are not inflicted upon the nosewheel and landing gear hence no damgage will be caused to the bearings and other landing gear related components. According to the relative rotation speed of both driving wheels every route can be performed.
The LB-series comes with outstanding benefits, such as:
- Full electric drive
- Radio remotely controlled, alternatively cable controlled
- Fully automatic nose gear engaging function: loads and unloads the nosewheel automatically with one tap on the remote
- Only 1 person required for operation
- Applicable for single or double nose wheel
- Hydraulic adjustment of the mouth opening depth to adapt to the nose wheel diameter
- High powered electric motors
- No driving license required
- Minimal operating costs, quickest Return on Investment
- Minimal maintenance costs
- Park your aircraft using the last corner of your hangar and save space
All LB-models are standardly equipped with
- Advanced Radio Remote Control
- Fully automatic 1-click-loading system
- Driving lights
- Yellow flashlight and safety beeper
Optional Equipment
- Ground power cable for gound power connection
- Trailer coupling adaptor for multi-functional extensions
- Automatic controls by ground markings (AGV functionality)
- Adaptations for special demands
- Spiral cable connection (15 m) between Mototok and control unit instead of radio remote control
- Saltwater resistance
Let the flexibility of the LB series convince you.
Take a look inside.
Automatic Hydraulic Nosegear Loading
Sensor controlled – smart, fast, easy and safe.
Loading the nose wheel with a Mototok M-Series electric tug is quick and easy. No winch, no lashing straps, no laborious bending down to fix the nose wheel. Let the hydraulic system do the work for you!
Drive the Mototok with opened hydraulical door and lowered platform towards the nose wheel of the aircraft until the nose wheel touches the inner wedge the nose wheel platform. Then press the start-button on the remote control.
The hydraulical door closes. If necessary, the sliding table is adjustable for fitting smaller nose wheels.
The sliding table presses the nose wheel towards the closed hydraulical door until a specified pressure is reached.
The platform lifts up and raises the nose wheel.
Lastly the operator has to bring down the safety paddles manually – ready for moving the aircraft. The whole procedure takes 10-15 seconds only.
Suitable for different tire sizes.
As standard, the Mototok LB Series is equipped with a nose wheel platform consisting of:
- 2 wedges that fix the nose wheel in the lower area and
- 1 or 2 safety paddles (depending on the nose wheel used, can be replaced in a few easy steps).
The safety paddle(s) ensure a secure, force-locked and form-fit fixation of the nose wheel. This safely prevents the nose wheel from sliding out upwards, which would make the aircraft no longer controllable.
Safety first
We care about your aircraft.
The hydraulic clamping mechanism of the LB-Series encloses the nose wheel fully hydraulically and sensor controlled with gentle force and prevents it from slipping out of the nose wheel platform. This technology is unique in this class of tugs.
A nosewheel is basically offset in order to remain safely on track during take-off and landing. Due to this, ground position point A isnot identical with construction related axis B on the landing gear.
Due to this design-related inclination of the nose wheel suspension,the nose wheel tilts sideways during a rotation of the Mototok. Thehydraulic safety paddles automatically compensate this and gentlyfixes always the nose wheel securely in position.
Accessories
Special adaptions for NH 90, V-22,Casa and similar
Ground power included
Oversteering Protection System
Torque-Link-Alarm-System M-PAS
(e.g. for the F-16)
The M-PAS ensures that the NLG-torque-link pin is removed prior to and completion of towing. The torque link pin must be inserted into the Mototok socket. The Mototok will not drive unless the torque link pin has been inserted into the Mototok socket.
Active steering for operating on ships.
Normally, the torque of one of the drive motors is reduced to steer the Mototok. Steerable castors ensure that the loss of torque, which is actually necessary for propulsion, remains as low as possible.
The advantage is better steerability on inclined planes and slippery surfaces such as aircraft carriers.
Magnetic Emergency System for Aircraft Carrier
The magnetic emergency system prevents the mototok from slipping on the surface of an aircraft carrier during heavy weather and sea conditions at an extreme incline. A strong permanent magnet on each side of the Mototok ensures a secure hold on metal ship decks in case of emergency. They can be activated by the operator manually on the remote when there is a risk of sliding.
Trailor coupling adaptor. Mototok pulls everything.
LB-Series aircraft tugs help to significantly enhance the efficiency of military operations. The Mototok is also designed for towing a wide range of equipment outside of aircraft. It excels at tasks such as towing ground equipment like fuel tankers, maintenance carts, baggage carts, and more. Thanks to its impressive maneuverability and power, the Mototok has become an essential tool for efficiently and instantly moving equipment within the confined spaces of an aircraft carrier or other locations.
Spiral cable for the Remote Control
In certain cases, opting for a cable connection instead of a radio remote control to operate the Mototok can offer distinct advantages. Cable connections provide a more stable and reliable communication link, especially in environments with potential radio frequency interference or electromagnetic disturbances. Additionally, cable connections often offer increased security, as they are less susceptible to unauthorized access or signal interception. They can also provide a higher level of precision and responsiveness, ensuring precise control over the Mototok's movements. Furthermore, cable connections eliminate concerns about signal range limitations that can be associated with radio remote controls. In summary, choosing a cable connection can be beneficial when prioritizing stability, security, precision, and uninterrupted operation.
Technical Data
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