The Towbarless Aircraft Tug eJP Advantage

Aircraft tugs and tractors help to keep your operation moving and making sure you have the right tools, towbars and equipment are crucial to making sure that movement is smooth. For a long time towbars have been the go-to equipment to help tow aircraft to gates, hangars, and anywhere else they may need to go. Although this towing process works well, all processes have room for improvement.

eJP Tug Development

The eJP towbarless tug was designed in co-development between Eagle Tugs and Tronair to provide an upgrade to pushback process. By removing the towbar, operators can now utilize a zero-degree turning radius, allowing them to position aircraft more precisely, needing less room to maneuver. The eJP is also outfitted with regenerative braking for controlled deceleration which avoids excessive loads on the nose landing gear and jolting of the aircraft when being towed. Reducing jolts during towing helps to ensure avionic equipment is not damaged while in transit.  

Negatives of Aircraft Towbars

Using towbars on an airfield has a variety of downfalls. The use of towbars can be expensive and time-consuming as not only is it necessary to have multiple towbars to fit the aircraft you are moving but you must also have the manpower and time to get them connected to the craft. Incorrect operation of tugs with towbars can lead to damaging the nose gear.

Why You Should Add The eJP Towbarless Advantage To Your Airfield

The eJP advantage becomes obvious to operators as they can sit to operate or raise the steering wheel to a standing position and enter eJP into creep mode for precise handling. The efficiency in handling, as well as the ease of use, show the advantage that the eJP offers. The parking brake also automatically engages when stopping to increase safety.

Browse all of the towbarless tugs from Eagle tugs today and learn for yourself why the eJP advantage is something you should want on your airfield.

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