Spacer.

The loading and operating process is carried out with the utmost security and precision. In addition, it runs fully automatically on many models such as the Spacer.

The engaging procedure can be started automatically by pressing just one button on the remote control.

Thanks to the hydraulic nose wheel paddles Mototok holds the nose gear in a safe and fixed position. This feature prevents effectively the nose gear from slipping out of the nose wheel opening of the Mototok. So a „Brakeman“ in the cockpit who stops the aircraft in this case is not necessary. 

A nosewheel is basically offset in order to remain safely on track during take-off and landing. Due to this, ground position point A is not identical with construction related axis B on the landing gear.

These safety features, combined with the ease and convenient usage, distinguish the Mototok from its competitors.

Compared to other towing principles and towing systems Mototok excels in every discipline and convinces with minimal space requirements for maneuvering. This shows the following comparison:

Conventional tow tractor with a tow bar

Maneuvering with a towbar means “steering by moving“. Turning the nose gear and moving the aircraft are two inseparable motions when using a tow bar. Turning the nose wheel is only possible when the aircraft is moved backwards or forwards. The aircraft has to be moved several metres for the nose gear to turn and move the aircraft into another direction. This in turn increases the space needed for extensive manoeuvering.

• Many different tow bars have to be stored for different types of aircraft
• High risk of accidents and damage of the aircraft
• Minimum second person as a „wing walker“ needed because the driver has no overview from his position
• High maintenance level due to combustion engine

Other towbarless tugs

This principle means also “steering by moving“. The space requirement for maneuvering is approximately the same as with using a tow bar.

• Winches and straps for fixation often needed
• Minimum second person as a „wing walker“ needed because the driver has no overview from his position
• The vehicles have big dimensions and need a lot of parking space

Moving an aircraft the innovative way – with Mototok!

Manouevering with Mototok is the easiest by far. The fuselage and wingtips remain in position whilst turning the nose gear on the spot for manoeuvering. With Mototok both turning the nose gear and moving the aircraft are two completely different movements – the deciding advantage of the Mototok tug sytem. The result is a minimum requirement of space whilst shunting the aircraft. This example shows that turning an aircraft by 90° reduces manoevering space to a circle.

• Best overall sight thanks to remote controlled maneuverings
• No winches, no straps, automatic convenient and automatic quick nose gear loading
• Low maintenance thanks to full electric drive
• Lowest space requirement when pushing or pulling the aircraft
• Safe thanks to oversteering protection

Turning on the spot for minimal space requirements

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

Docking takes a matter of seconds from the rear or front of the nose wheel. 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

Convenient usage: Docking takes a matter of seconds

Mototok comes with a central processing unit (CPU) for features and adjustments relating to

• Towing and braking forces
• Oversteering protection and counter steering
• Voice announcements
• Unit diagnostics
• Log files
• User access

The CPU can be linked with any mobile device (smartphone, tablet or laptop) via bluetooth, WLAN or USB and a standard internet browser (like Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox).

Log in to the system

The quickest log in can be done via a RFCI-card and an appropriate card reader on the machine. According to the authorization level, the user is able to move the Mototok, check or adjust the settings or read out the log files.

SPACER 8600 MA
Towing capacity 80 t (176,370 lbs)

SPACER 8600 MA is fully equipped for operating in MRO/FBO environments.

• tows up to 80 t (176,370 lbs)
• ground clearance 81 mm (3.19")
• fixes the aircraft fully automatically in about 10-15 seconds
• for a Nosewheel Diameter of 450 mm (17.72") - 1200 mm (47.24")
• maximum nose wheel weight capacity:
  8 t (17,637 lbs)

Useable for Aircraft like

• Airbus 320 family
• Boeing 737 family
• Airbus 220 Family /
  Bombardier C-Series
• Bombardier Regional Aircraft
• Embraer Regional Aircraft
• Gulfstream

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