Equipment Sales
815 Allgood Road • Marietta, GA 30062
USA
Tel: (770) 422-7230 • Fax (770) 428-7315
www.tugtech.com
Parts Sales
TUG Shop: (800) 989-8499 * (770) 422-8021
Fax: (770) 422-8730
www.tugparts.com
Model GT50
Aircraft Tow Tractor
The TUG Gator Tractor Model GT-50/GT-50H provides our customers with dependable pushback service for all mid-sized aircraft. This popular
model has helped make our tractor product line synonymous with quality and performance. The GT-50 features optional gross vehicle weight
packages for the various applications and airport conditions. Customers can choose the 60,000-lb (GT-50H) tractor for difficult towing re-
quirements such as heavier aircraft, inclement weather conditions and tight maneuvering, or they may choose the 50,000-lb tractor for less
stringent applications.
Standard features include:
· Glow plugs for cold-weather starting
· Spark-arresting muffler
· Sealed-beam headlights
· Backup lights
· Turn signals/emergency flashing lights
· Front, rear & side reflectors
· Dual-rearview mirrors
· Electric horn
· Single-color polyurethane paint
· Anti-skid matting on top of tractor surface
Specifications Model GT50 Aircraft Tow Tractor
General Inter-Axle Differential Standard Operator Compartment
Gross Vehicle Weight (gvw) Maximum Drawbar Pull* Integral with transmission Operator instrument panel • engine tachometer • engine
At gvw 50,000 lb (22,680 kg) 40,000 lb (18,143 kg) Type No spin oil pressure gauge • engine coolant temperature
At gvw 60,000 Ib (27,216 kg) 48,000 Ib (21,773 kg) gauge • voltmeter • hour meter • fuel level indicator •
*At 0.8 traction coefficient. ±3% variation on published drawbar Brakes keyless anti-restart-type ignition/ shutdown switch •
pull and weight, owing to manufacturing tolerances. Service, Front and Rear
Four-wheel drum brakes, 400x120-mm light switches • red parking brake "ON" warning light •
hydraulically actuated. Split braking is symbolic decals &-labels for all instruments & controls •
Speed* glow plug indicator light • warning lights for engine
Forward 1st 2.5 mph (4.0 km/h) provided by a dual-chamber master
2nd 3.8 mph (6.2 km/h cylinder. Power assist provided by an coolant high temp/low level, low engine oil pressure,
3rd 4.6 mph (7.4 km/h) engine-driven hydraulic pump. Auto- alternator failure, brake booster and pump on • parking
4th 6.7 mph (10.8 km/h) matic backup to power assist, in event brake actuator with transmission out of neutral shift
5th 9.5 mph (15.3 km/h) of engine shutdown provided by a bat- warning horn • starter interlock (engine speed sensi-
6th 15 mph (24.0 km/h) tery-powered motor pump.
Parking Mechanical actuated on caliper on tive) • driver's seat (adjustable position) • passenger seat
Reverse 1st 2.5 mph (4.0 km/h)
2nd 3.8 mph (6.2 km/h) driveline.
3rd 9.5 mph (15.3 km/h)
Steering Hydraulic System Optional Equipment
Overall Dimensions Type Two (2)-wheel hydraulic Two-man cab • windshield wipers • dome light • ventilat-
Length (w/o Hitches) 194" (4,923 mm) Optional Four (4)-wheel hydraulic
Pump Direct-driven, gear-type ing fan • sound insulation • electrical switches for
Width 102" (2,600 mm) above • roof windows • rear window wiper • tire
Height (w/o Cab) 64" (1,626 mm) Steering Cylinders Twin, double-acting
w/Cab) 78" (2,005 mm) Controls, Four-Wheel Electric pre-selection with chains • spare tire and wheel • revolving or flashing
Wheel Base 90" (2,286 mm) push-pull beacon (red/amber) • cold weather starting accessories •
Ground Clearance 7" (178 mm) coolant heater • battery warmer • oil pan heater • fuel
Hydraulic Oil Tank heater • dry-chemical fire extinguisher(s) • front and/or
Turning Radius (Outside) Type Removable rear hitch lights • special paint schemes, strips, logos,
Standard Front-Wheel Steer 21' (6,400 mm) Capacity 17 U.S. gallons (64.4 L) etc. • front & rear communication jacks • Racor-style
Optional Four-Wheel Steer 14' (4,267 mm) fuel filter/ separator • low engine oil pressure, high en-
Electrical System gine coolant temperature, automatic engine shutdown w/
Ramp Angles Starting System 12V override switch • two- or three-mode steering • heater/
Approach Angle 8.0° Charging System 70A (high output @ idle windshield defroster (front &-rear) • transmission oil
Breakover Angle 17.0° speed) temperature gauge • 12-VDC emergency steering sys-
Departure Angle 14.0°
tem • backup alarm • elevating cab option - 28" lift •GPU
Fuel System platform with/without GPU • GPU power cable(s) • hitch
Engine - Standard, 1996 EPA-Certified Capacity 40 U.S.-gallons (151 L)
extension • jack adapters • hitch mirror • tilt steering •
Manufacturer Deutz Model BF6M1013 Fuel No. 2 Diesel (Jet-A-approved)
Type Watercooled, diesel, four-cycle (turbocharged) windshield washer • wipers, roof • other options avail-
Number of Cylinders and Arrangement Hitch (Front and Rear) able
Six (6)-cylinder; in-line Type Pin coupler, camlocked
Displacement 436 C.I.D. (7.14 L) Height from Ground 16" (406.4 mm)
Horsepower @-Flywheel 190 hp (141 kW) @ 2500 rpm
Pin Diameter 2.5" (63.5 mm)
Transmission
Manufacturer Funk Mfg. Co.
Type Torque converter/power shift
Speeds Six (6) forward; three (3) reverse
Controls Electrical
Axles - Front
Manufacturer Rockwell SVI Model 5 (Axle-Tech)
Type Planetary-drive/steer
Steering System -Cylinders
Hydrostatic-Twin double-acting
Tires 365/80R20 radial, tubeless
Suspension Trunnion mount
Axles - Rear
Manufacturer Rockwell SVI Model 5 (Axle-Tech) Equipment Sales
Type Planetary-drive/rigid
Tires 365/80R20 radial, tubeless 815 Allgood Road • Marietta, GA 30062 USA
Optional Rear Steering Axle Available Tel: (770) 422-7230 • Fax (770) 428-7315
Suspension Rigid mount www.tugtech.com
Parts Sales
TUG Shop: (800) 989-8499 * (770) 422-8021
Fax: (770) 422-8730
www.tugparts.com
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Models shown may include optional features.
