LB-SERIES

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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

Mototok LB6500 Blackhawk
Mototok LB 6500 NG with a Blackhawk
Mototok LB 7500 Casa
LB 7500 NG maneuvers a Casa
LB-7500-Helicopter-Aircraft-Carrier
LB-7500 NG on an aircraft carrier for tight areas
LB 7500 under a Sea Hawk
LB 7500 NG under a Sea Hawk
LB 7500 with a F16 of the Danish Air Force
LB 7500 NG with a F16 of the Danish Air Force
LB 7500 NG with a Super Puma on Aircraft Carrier
LB 7500 NG with a Super Puma on Aircraft Carrier
Mototok LB Wide 14 tows a Hercules
Mototok LB Wide 14 tows a Hercules

double-nosewheel single-nosewheel wheeled-heli 86 85t 75t 55t 50t 39t

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
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Let the flexibility of the LB series convince you.

Mototok LB7500 NH90: This platform was specially developed for the NH90.
Mototok LB7500 NH90: This platform was specially developed for the NH90.
Mototok LB7500 for the V22
Mototok LB7500 for the V22
Mototok LB Series: Loading the nose gear of a Casa
Mototok LB Series: Loading the nose gear of a Casa

Take a look inside.

Inside-LB-7500

 

Automatic Hydraulic Nosegear Loading

Sensor controlled – smart, fast, easy and safe.

1

LB-3900-Loading-Sequence-01

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!

2

LB-3900-Loading-Sequence-02

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.

3

LB-3900-Loading-Sequence-03

The hydraulical door closes. If necessary, the sliding table is adjustable for fitting smaller nose wheels.

4

LB-3900-Loading-Sequence-04

The sliding table presses the nose wheel towards the closed hydraulical door until a specified pressure is reached.

5

LB-3900-Loading-Sequence-05

The platform lifts up and raises the nose wheel.

6

LB-3900-Loading-Sequence-06

Lastly the operator has to bring down the safety paddles manually – ready for moving the aircraft. The whole procedure takes 10-15 seconds only.

Convenient Usage

Loading the nose gear is as simple as tapping a button on the remote.

With the Mototok LB-Series, loading and unloading the nose gear of your military aircraft is quick, simple, and safe thanks to an automatic hydraulic and sensor-controlled system unique in this class of aircraft tugs. Simply drive the Mototok up to the nose wheel. The wheel is then hydraulically fixed firmly in position and raised – ready for take off! All this with no awkward strap, no inconvenient winch. No bolts or tools are required.

  • Radio remote controlled operating under an industrial frequency code approved for airports
  • Automatic connection to the aircraft‘s nose wheel with one tap on a button of the remote
  • No straps, no winch, no tools required

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.

Mototok-LB-Series-Different-Tire-Sizes

 

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.

Mototok-LB-6500-Mirage

 

Offset-Turningpoint

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.

Paddles-12,5fps

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.

Special adaptions for NH 90, V-22,Casa and similar

Helicopter models such as the NH90, the V-22 tilt-rotor convertible aircraft or various aircraft offer little to no space to ensure a secure form-fit fixation upwards. Therefore Mototok has developed special fixation elements for these models, which are adapted to the diameters of the corresponding nose wheels to ensure maximum frictional connection.
M 528 Charger Socket including Groundpower

Ground power included

All Models of the LB Series are equipped with Ground power sockets for supplying the aircraft with power for electrical equipment on board (cockpit, galley, air conditioning, etc.)
Mototok-LB-7500-Casa-Oversteering-Protection

Oversteering Protection System

With the help of the torque measuring system, excessive stress on the nose gear due to oversteering or other destructive forces is eliminated, when it's impossible to pull out the torque link pin. When a defined torque is reached, the Mototok warns the operator and shuts down if the warning is not heeded. This is applicable for both single and double nose wheel.
LB-Torque-Link-Alarm-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.

Mototok-LB-7500-Active-Steering

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.

Mototok-LB-Series-Magnetic-Emergency-System-for-Aircraft-Carrier

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.

Mototok-LB-Series-with-coupling-device

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.

Mototok LB-Series Remote-Control with coiled cable

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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LB 7500 NG NAVY
LB 7500 NG NAVY
  • single wheel
  • double wheel
  • helicopter
  • tonnage
Field of Applications Military, Helicopter
Use Case

Pilatus PC-12

Pilatus PC-24

Hawkers

Gulfstream G280, G300, G350

Gulfstream GIV (G450)

Gulfstream G500/G600, G650

Gulfstream G700, G800

Embraer Phenom 300

Embraer Praetor 500, 600

Embraer Legacy

Bombardier Challenger 300, 604

Bombardier Challenger 3500, 650

Bombardier Global Express

Bombardier Global 6500, 5500

Bombardier Global 7500, 8000

Boeing Business Jet

Citation CJ1, CJ2. CJ2+, Sovereign

Piper Diamond

King Air

Learjet

Sikorsky

Agusta-Leonardo

Lockheed Martin F16, F35

Aermacchi T346 - MB 339, T 345

ATR 42 200-600, ATR 72 200-600

Towing Capacity 75 t
165300 lbs
Nosewheel Weight Capacity 6.5 t
14330 lbs
Dimension
width x length x height 2.136 x 2.596 x 324 mm
84.09 x 102.2 x 12.76 "
Ground Clearance 85 mm
3.35 "
Max. Width of the Nosewheel 665 mm
26.18 "
Nosewheel Diameter 180 - 670 mm
7.09 - 26.38 "
Unladen Weight 2100 kg
4600 lbs
Motor Performance 5 kW
Drive Wheel Width 100 mm
3.94 "
Drive Wheel Diameter 300 mm
11.81 "
Speed 1.05 m/s
3.78 km/h
2.35 mph
Batteries 4 x 210 Ah
Voltage 48 V
Tyres puncture proof tyres with quartz sand particles
LB 7500 NG
LB 7500 NG
  • single wheel
  • double wheel
  • helicopter
  • tonnage
Field of Applications Military, Helicopter
Use Case

Pilatus PC-12

Pilatus PC-24

Hawkers

Gulfstream G280, G300, G350

Gulfstream GIV (G450)

Gulfstream G500/G600, G650

Gulfstream G700, G800

Embraer Phenom 300

Embraer Praetor 500, 600

Embraer Legacy

Bombardier Challenger 300, 604

Bombardier Challenger 3500, 650

Bombardier Global Express

Bombardier Global 6500, 5500

Bombardier Global 7500, 8000

Boeing Business Jet

Citation CJ1, CJ2. CJ2+, Sovereign

Piper Diamond

King Air

Learjet

Sikorsky

Agusta-Leonardo

Lockheed Martin F16, F35

Aermacchi T346 - MB 339, T 345

ATR 42 200-600, ATR 72 200-600

Towing Capacity 75 t
165300 lbs
Nosewheel Weight Capacity 6.5 t
14330 lbs
Dimension
width x length x height 2.136 x 2.596 x 350 mm
84.09 x 102.2 x 13.78 "
Ground Clearance 110 mm
4.33 "
Max. Width of the Nosewheel 665 mm
26.18 "
Nosewheel Diameter 180 - 670 mm
7.09 - 26.38 "
Unladen Weight 2100 kg
4600 lbs
Motor Performance 5 kW
Drive Wheel Width 100 mm
3.94 "
Drive Wheel Diameter 300 mm
11.81 "
Speed 1.05 m/s
3.78 km/h
2.35 mph
Batteries 4 x 210 Ah
Voltage 48 V
Tyres puncture proof tyres with quartz sand particles
LB 6600 NG
LB 6600 NG
  • single wheel
  • double wheel
  • helicopter
  • tonnage
Field of Applications Military, Helicopter
Use Case

Pilatus PC-12

Pilatus PC-24

Hawkers

Gulfstream G280, G300, G350

Gulfstream GIV (G450)

Gulfstream G500/G600, G650, G700

Embraer Phenom 300

Embraer Praetor 500, 600

Bombardier Challenger 300, 604

Bombardier Challenger 3500, 650

Bombardier Global Express

Bombardier Global 6500

Citation CJ1, CJ2. CJ2+, Sovereign

Piper Diamond

King Air

Learjet

Sikorsky

Agusta Leonardo

Lockheed Martin F16, F35

Aermacchi T346 - MB 339, T 345

ATR 42 200-600, ATR 72 200-600

Towing Capacity 55 t
121200 lbs
Nosewheel Weight Capacity 6 t
13200 lbs
Dimension
width x length x height 2.136 x 2.596 x 363 mm
84.09 x 102.2 x 14.29 "
Ground Clearance 110 mm
4.33 "
Max. Width of the Nosewheel 665 mm
26.18 "
Nosewheel Diameter 180 - 670 mm
7.09 - 26.38 "
Unladen Weight 1700 kg
3750 lbs
Motor Performance 3.2 kW
Drive Wheel Width 130 mm
5.12 "
Drive Wheel Diameter 350 mm
13.78 "
Speed 1.9 m/s
6.84 km/h
4.25 mph
Batteries 4 x 210 Ah
Voltage 48 V
Tyres puncture proof tyres
LB 6500 NG Flat
LB 6500 NG Flat
  • single wheel
  • double wheel
  • helicopter
  • tonnage
Field of Applications Military, Helicopter
Use Case

Pilatus PC-12

Pilatus PC-24

Hawkers

Gulfstream G280, G300, G350

Embraer Phenom 300

Embraer Praetor 500, 600

Bombardier Challenger 300, 604

Bombardier Challenger 3500, 650

Citation CJ1, CJ2. CJ2+, Sovereign

Piper Diamond

King Air

Learjet

Sikorsky

Agusta-Leonardo

Lockheed Martin F16, F35

Aermacchi T346 - MB 339, T 345

ATR 42 200-600, ATR 72 200-600

Towing Capacity 50 t
110200 lbs
Nosewheel Weight Capacity 6 t
13200 lbs
Dimension
width x length x height 2.136 x 2.596 x 324 mm
84.09 x 102.2 x 12.76 "
Ground Clearance 85 mm
3.35 "
Max. Width of the Nosewheel 665 mm
26.18 "
Nosewheel Diameter 180 - 670 mm
7.09 - 26.38 "
Unladen Weight 1700 kg
3750 lbs
Motor Performance 2.5 kW
Drive Wheel Width 100 mm
3.94 "
Drive Wheel Diameter 300 mm
11.81 "
Speed 1.5 m/s
5.4 km/h
3.36 mph
Batteries 4 x 210 Ah
Voltage 48 V
Tyres puncture proof tyres
LB 3900 NG
LB 3900 NG
  • single wheel
  • double wheel
  • helicopter
  • tonnage
Field of Applications Military, Helicopter
Use Case

Pilatus PC-12

Pilatus PC-24

Hawkers

Gulfstream G280, G300, G350

Embraer Phenom 300

Embraer Praetor 500, 600

Bombardier Challenger 300, 604

Bombardier Challenger 3500, 650

Citation CJ1, CJ2. CJ2+, Sovereign

Piper Diamond

King Air

Learjet

Sikorsky

Agusta-Leonardo

Lockheed Martin F16, F35

Aermacchi T346 - MB 339, T 345

Towing Capacity 39 t
86000 lbs
Nosewheel Weight Capacity 4.5 t
9900 lbs
Dimension
width x length x height 2.136 x 2.596 x 350 mm
84.09 x 102.2 x 13.78 "
Ground Clearance 110 mm
4.33 "
Max. Width of the Nosewheel 665 mm
26.18 "
Nosewheel Diameter 180 - 670 mm
7.09 - 26.38 "
Unladen Weight 1700 kg
3750 lbs
Motor Performance 2.5 kW
Drive Wheel Width 100 mm
3.94 "
Drive Wheel Diameter 300 mm
11.81 "
Speed 1.5 m/s
5.4 km/h
3.36 mph
Batteries 4 x 210 Ah
Voltage 48 V
Tyres puncture proof tyres
LB 528
LB 528
  • single wheel
  • double wheel
  • helicopter
  • tonnage
Field of Applications Military, Helicopter
Use Case

Pilatus PC-12

Pilatus PC-24

Gulfstream G280

Embraer Phenom 300

Embraer Praetor 500, 600

Bombardier Challenger 300, 604

Bombardier Challenger 3500, 650

Citation CJ1, CJ2. CJ2+

Piper Diamond

King Air

Learjet

Sikorsky

Agusta-Leonardo

Lockheed Martin F16

Aermacchi T346 - MB 339, T 345

Towing Capacity 28 t
61700 lbs
Nosewheel Weight Capacity 2 t
4400 lbs
Dimension
width x length x height 1.81 x 1.81 x 330 mm
71.26 x 71.26 x 12.99 "
Ground Clearance 80 mm
3.15 "
Max. Width of the Nosewheel 500 mm
19.69 "
Nosewheel Diameter 150 - 500 mm
5.91 - 19.69 "
Unladen Weight 1000 kg
2200 lbs
Motor Performance 1.3 kW
Drive Wheel Width Not specified
Not specified
Drive Wheel Diameter Not specified
Not specified
Speed 1.45 m/s
5.22 km/h
3.25 mph
Batteries 4 x 115 Ah
Voltage 48 V
Tyres puncture proof tyres
LB 9500
LB 9500
  • double wheel
  • tonnage
Field of Applications Military
Use Case

Lockheed Martin C130

Towing Capacity 86 t
190000 lbs
Nosewheel Weight Capacity 11.8 t
26000 lbs
Dimension
width x length x height 2.577 x 2.029 x 639 mm
101.46 x 78.88 x 25.16 "
Ground Clearance 78 mm
3.07 "
Max. Width of the Nosewheel 1100 mm
43.31 "
Nosewheel Diameter 600 - 1000 mm
23.62 - 39.37 "
Unladen Weight Not specified
Not specified
Motor Performance Not specified
Drive Wheel Width Not specified
Not specified
Drive Wheel Diameter Not specified
Not specified
Speed Not specified
Not specified
Not specified
Batteries Not specified
Voltage Not specified
Tyres puncture proof tyres
WIDE 14
WIDE 14
  • double wheel
  • tonnage
Field of Applications Military
Use Case

Lockheed Martin C130

Towing Capacity 75 t
165300 lbs
Nosewheel Weight Capacity 7 t
15430 lbs
Dimension
width x length x height 2.956 x 2.596 x 316 mm
116.38 x 102.2 x 12.44 "
Ground Clearance 95 mm
3.74 "
Max. Width of the Nosewheel 1425 mm
56.1 "
Nosewheel Diameter 180 - 670 mm
7.09 - 26.38 "
Unladen Weight 1700 kg
3750 lbs
Motor Performance 5 kW
Drive Wheel Width 100 mm
3.94 "
Drive Wheel Diameter 300 mm
11.81 "
Speed 1.05 m/s
3.78 km/h
2.35 mph
Batteries 4 x 210 Ah
Voltage 48 V
Tyres puncture proof tyres with quartz sand particles
Mototok-LB14-tows-a-Hercules

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Frequently Asked Questions.

Looking for more details about Mototok’s capabilities, compatibility or usage? Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about our electric towbarless tugs, ground handling integration, and aircraft compatibility.

Mototok LB-Series tugs are fully-electric, towbarless aircraft tugs with remote control for military purposes, compatible with military aircraft up to 75 tonnes or 165,350 lbs and most helicopters.

Mototok LB-Series tugs are specifically designed for military purposes and ideally suited as ground support equipment (GSE) for military aviation operations conducted by the navy, air force, and army– including offshore operations on aircraft carriers.

Mototok LB-Series tugs for military purposes outperform other aircraft tugs with their fully-electric drive, towbarless design, and remote-controlled precision. With numerous built-in safety features, Mototok LB-Series tugs are unrivaled in their safety. Here are the central advantages that make them the ideal choice for military aviation operations:

 

  • - Increased time efficiency: With Mototok LB-Series tugs, automatic nosegear loading of military aircraft is quick, simple and safe – it only takes 10 to 15 seconds. 
  • - Remote-controlled precision: The remote control-feature and direct-drive dual-motor differential of LB-Series Mototok tugs ensures highly precise manoeuvering required during military aviation operations.
  • - Low maintenance: Mototok tugs are highly dependable and maintenance free in daily operation, saving time and costs.
  • - Ease of use and reliability: Mototok tugs are flexible, utterly reliable as well as easy to maneuver, with no special license required.
  • - One person operation: With the remote control-feature enabling circumferential view, Mototok aircraft tugs can be safely operated by a single person.
  • - Optional adaptations: Optional equipment allows you to modify the Mototok LB-Series for special demands of military aviation operations. Resistant to saltwater, Mototok tugs are also the ideal choice for use on aircraft carriers.
  • - Extremely flat design: Mototok LB-Series tugs dock easily under military aircraft with low ground clearance due to attachments such as FLIR systems, radar, antennas, or headlights below the fuselage.
  • - The magnetic emergency brake system of LB-Series tugs ensures powerful, wear-free braking that is perfectly suited for naval military operations, including use on steel carrier decks.

Thanks to an automatic hydraulic and sensor controlled nosegear loading system unique in this class of aircraft tugs, connecting a Mototok LB-Series tug to your military aircraft or helicopter is quick, simple and safe – with no winch, lashing straps, or physical effort required to fix the nose wheel.

Optional equipment that allows you to modify Mototok LB-Series tugs for special demands during high-stake military aviation operations include the following:

 

  • - Saltwater resistance, active steering and magnetic emergency system for operating on aircraft carriers.
  • - Trailer coupling adaptors for mulit-functional extensions enable LB-Series Mototok tugs to pull any equipment, such as fuel tanks or maintenance carts, within confined spaces, for instance on aircraft carriers.
  • - Spiral cable for a safe connection between the Mototok tug and the remote control, eliminating potential disturbances.
  • - Special adaptations ensure, for instance, that Mototok LB-Series tugs can seamlessly maneuver sophisticated tactical military aircraft, such as Sikorsky, Boeing, and Airbus helicopters.