Tow bar
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GreggMotonaga
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For manual moving, I use the Bogi-bar. Bogert Aviation.
For powered moving, I use the Power Tow. Powertow. I have the gas version, but after 12 years, my carburetor and throttle linkages have needed attention. I wonder if the electric version would be maintenance free other than swapping a battery on occasion.
For powered moving, I use the Power Tow. Powertow. I have the gas version, but after 12 years, my carburetor and throttle linkages have needed attention. I wonder if the electric version would be maintenance free other than swapping a battery on occasion.
nightflyer
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I just use a Bogi-Bar too.
belloypilot
Active Member
I have a minmax. Works well but kinda spendy, and with a BBW I don’t like pushing with it. I have a custom made tow bar that clamps on the axel extensions when I need to use a tug, and a Bogert when I want to hook tug on the tailwheel. Why all the gadgetry? Well, the axel tow bar doesn’t work when the skis are on, I’m often dealing with a snowy or icy ramp in the winter, and I get frost heaves in front of the hangar door. It ain’t easy being a Canuck I tell ya
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bumper
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Made my own, similar design to the Bogi-Bar, using an over-center lever to spread the bar ends. The ends have Delrin plastic inserts, so won't damage paint on tailwheel forks. Pulling end can be swapped for T-handle or 2" receiver hitch. A rope can be attached to pull plane back into hangar using a rope on an electric capstan winch. This works really well, pulling plane even over snow/ice berms in front of hangar. Sorry, no pics.
I use a taildragger dragger. Kind of grabs the wheel and lifts it up. Works well with bbw.
dragger.com
Tail Dragger DRAGGER® - Manual (S-2)
This manual tow bar has heavy-duty solid rubber 8-inch tread wheels and will move most tail-draggers up to 2,000 lbs.
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Gentlemen,
I had a Best Tug that made getting my Cirrus in and out of the hanger a breeze but didn't think I'd need one for the Husky. But then, I don't NEED the Husky either. I ordered a Best Tug A-2 and what a joy that thing is. Yes I could get the Husky in and out with a manual tow bar but the Best Tug is more secure, far more precise, and effortless. It was a great purchase and I'm glad I have it.
Chip
I had a Best Tug that made getting my Cirrus in and out of the hanger a breeze but didn't think I'd need one for the Husky. But then, I don't NEED the Husky either. I ordered a Best Tug A-2 and what a joy that thing is. Yes I could get the Husky in and out with a manual tow bar but the Best Tug is more secure, far more precise, and effortless. It was a great purchase and I'm glad I have it.
Chip
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Chris McClure
Member
I have a Bogi bar but switched to a Best Tug Alpha when my back went bad (Army paratroop years catching up with me). I really enjoy the Best Tug, especially when I have the 26" tires on the dog - expensive, but what is my back worth?
EAD
New Member
I use the taildragger dragger. Easy to pull the airplane on level ground.