‘Peace of Mind’

If keeping your investment SAFE, SECURE AND UNDER CONTROL is important to you, we have the TUG for your ‘peace of mind’.

At SMARTug, we believe a tug should be easy to use, require little physical strength to operate and make your life more efficient.

SMARTug offers a line of Patent Pending remotely controlled mechanical devices to maneuver aircraft in and around hangers and ramp areas.

The design focus of SMARTug is to provide a platform that is truly easy to use, does not require physical strength to operate and allows the user the freedom to move around the aircraft, untethered from the tug, to visually maintain safe distances with other aircraft or structures.

SMARTug is based in SE Florida and we are proud to say we manufacture our products in the USA. We are also committed to developing and utilizing domestic suppliers whenever possible.

SMARTug was born out of passion…

a passion for aviation and for product development
but foremost, a passion for problem solving.

Upgrades are not an ‘Option’ with our products, it’s standard.

SMARTug’s low profile provides exceptional prop clearance for those larger single
engine aircraft.

SMARTug Features and Benefits:

• Wireless radio remote allows super fine control
• Wing walk your own airplane, ideal in small or crowded hangars
• Built like a tank with Swiss watch components
• Night operation loading lights for loading and unloading on that dark ramp
• Two large pneumatic drive wheels take chains for traction in snow
• An optional 12 or 24VDC GPU which can also be used to power avionics for updates (not recommended for turbine starts)
• Low profile design provide excellent prop clearance for those larger single engine turboprops’
• Super easy “scoop loading” with the lighter loaded nose wheels like the Citations
• Super easy “winch loading” with the integrated 4,700# electric winch system, NO hand cranking a winch necessary
• Eliminates the risk of damage to the tire and chines posed by most cradle style tugs
• Optional LED loading light for extreme life cycle service
• Integrated electric hydraulic lifting system makes loading and unloading easy but provides exceptional ground clearance where needed
• Nose wheel winch system secures the plane and makes it impossible to loose control or dump the aircraft onto its tail
• Custom graphic and paint colors to match your aircraft, business or college logo/colors
• Very compact design allows the aircraft to be nosed in very close to the back wall or corner of the hangar
• Patent Pending ‘Yoke Hook System’ stays clear of linkages and struts and eliminates the risk of damage
• 24VDC electrical system with deep duty cycle, high-capacity batteries and an integral high capacity charger
• ‘Spread Spectrum’ radio prevents any accidental remote operation and stops if it looses the signal from the radio
• Compact size makes it easy to park an aircraft on the tug and with the winch secured, a parked aircraft will not move
  Smooth acceleration/deceleration drive system is gentle on your aircraft
• Integrated hydraulic lifting system provides addition tail clearance in low overhead situations
• Powerful dual 750W motors on the M3 and dual 1500W motors on the M4 overpower inclines
• High reliability and virtually maintenance free, just keep the batteries charged and air in the tires and that’s about it
• Clean operation, unlike hand tugs there is very little to touch so your hands stay clean
• Once connected to the tug, you can stand out of the weather and maneuver your aircraft into the hangar

Our SMARTug M3, is currently approved up to 10,000 lbs. GMOW and our M4 for aircraft up to 18,000 lbs. GMOW.

The SMARTug line operates on a secure, wireless frequency to prevent interference from random radio signals. Additionally, the control has a ‘Fail-Safe’ feature which stops the vehicle should the signal from the hand-held remote be lost.

SMARTug is also engineered to minimize stress to the nose gear via the, Patent Pending drive system and programming.

SMARTug employs GREEN Technology!

This all electric vehicle is equipped with an on-board electric hydraulic system to gently lift and lower the aircraft nose gear providing added ground clearance for maneuvering over hanger door thresholds. As an added benefit, lifting the nose gear provides added clearance under hanger door openings for the tail of your aircraft.

SMARTug is also equipped with Halogen Lighting for nighttime operations and easy to use controls for loading and lifting. Avoid getting dirty or greasy with the integrated winch and lifting system which loads and secures your aircraft gently with the push of a button – NO hand cranking a winch or pumping a hydraulic jack.

SMARTug also features a unique
Patent Pending ‘Yoke Hook System’

This system attaches easily to the yoke and stay in place even before the winch is tensioned.

This unique design stays clear of any linkages as well as the highly polished surface of the strut to prevent damage.

Additionally, the Yoke Hook is coated with an engineered elastomer material to protect the painted surface of the NLG yoke.

SMARTug is intended to be versatile.

We offer accessories that can assist with tasks beyond managing your aircraft. If you use your hanger for storage of an RV, the ‘Receiver Attachment’ will allow you to position your boat or trailer precisely where you need it to maximize the space you have available.

SMARTug is excited to announce we are currently developing a new product which will offer an exciting new Patent Pending drive system designed for airfields subject to snow.

SMARTug is a division of SMARTech INDUSTRIES, LLC