GoTow Drill-Powered Airplane Towbar - Sporty's Product PIREP

Airplane tugs are often too expensive or too complicated to be practical. But not the innovative GoTow. In this Product PIREP Video, Sporty's Doug Ranly takes this drill-powered towbar for a test drive.

The GoTow is constructed with lightweight aluminum and a never-flat tire. The operator stands on a platform, providing the needed weight for the drive wheel, while a heavy-duty drill (sold separately) provides the power needed to move your airplane. The steerable wheel makes it easy to maneuver in tight places. Works with most Cessna and Cirrus Aircraft without additional adapters

[JasonAirInc]

That's a neat product for people who are not strong enough to maneuver a plane manually. Hope the inventor makes millions!

[sparkie]

I like the idea of the unit... The Robow Tow is very similar and offers a Battery, Charger and the Motor included. This unit seems to be a little pricy, but I may have to get one as the RoboTow will not work on my Sierra (C24R Beech) due to the RoboTow design!

[Avantime]

Pretty smart innovation. That drill's going to get wrecked pretty quickly but that's where the warranty comes in, I guess.

Maybe they could make a heavy duty version which uses higher voltage lawn mower batteries.

[timfoster]

Wonder if you could use a corded drill? For short distance the extension cord wouldn’t be a problem. And then unlimited power. What do you think?

[johncarr]

Needs an electric motor option with battery

[jsmorrow]

Will it work on a Cessna 206 with wheel pants?

[aerospacenews]

Appreciate the innovation here a bunch but question the price point. At that price I think it should include the motor (fully integrated - not a drill).

[willbrock]

What would it take for adapter to VAN's RV-10?

[MrFarnorth]

Wow! You said affordable. $1700 is to much!

[oneinten]

I bought an old snowblower that I'm converting to a tug. all in....under 1000 dollars