Airport Ground Support

• Baggage Tractor

  The traditional electric tow tractor used for towing baggage carts from the airplane to the baggage terminal. Most baggage tractors utilize SEM motor technology to power their traction drives, while newer models utilize AC motor technology. These machines normally utilize basic displays to inform the operator of battery state of charge.

• Beltloader

  This machine is used to transfer luggage to and from the luggage hold of an airplane. These machines utilize electric motors and controls for the traction and overbelt. They also utilize simple displays to notify the operator of battery state of charge.

• Container Handler

  This machine is used for loading cargo containers onto large aircraft. This is the most complex of all the ground support machine types. They can utilize multiple traction and pump controls, as well as sophisticated displays which allow the operator to monitor and modify the machine behavior.

• Push-back Tractor

  This machine is used to push an aircraft away from the terminal. Traditionally, the electric versions of these machines used DC series motor and control technology, due to the high low-end torque this technology provides. Advancements in both transaxle and control technology, have allowed these machines to utilize AC technology, which has improved the efficiency and reliability.