Eagle EB2-8 Bob Tail High-Speed Cargo Tractor

EB2-8 Bob Tail Baggage Tractor

In 1969, the genesis of today's air cargo industry occurred. Eagle was there to answer the airlines' call for an all-weather, high-speed Baggage tractor which had not yet been invented. Eagle successfully engineered and developed the Ford F350 Bob Tail for United Airlines at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Within two decades, this baggage tractor had become the narrow and wide-body cargo towing standard used by all North American and British Airlines. In the mid 1990's, some cargo customers tried using industrial tractors, converted to high-speed use, as Bob Tail replacements. However, by the early 2000’s the converted industrial tractors had demonstrated a track record of unreliability, and excessive driver fatigue and discomfort. Because of these problems with traditional tractors, the Eagle Bob Tail has continued to thrive, and is still the leader in high-speed, long-distance cargo towing today. Check out the unique features of this models and be sure to browse our other Bobtail tractor models from Eagle Tug. 

EB2-8 Baggage Tractor Features Include:

• Eagle Tugs was the originator of the Bob Tail design over 45 years ago.
• The Ford F550 Chassis has an unequaled, commercially-proven, reliable drive train and braking system.
• Power steering and braking, ventilated front and rear disc brakes, and heavy-duty wheels and radial tires.
• Ford cabs are ergonomic, comfortable and safe.
• Air Conditioning is standard (can be deleted upon request).
• Rear sight tunnel for direct hitch visibility for the operator.
• Heavy steel plate body and front & rear bumpers, including a heavy tubular grill guard and side protection.
• Powered by an emission compliant Ford Tier IV diesel engine (Tier 2 engines available for export or military use).
• Unparalleled reliability and factory-direct support is the Eagle Tugs advantage.