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Aircraft Spruce adds Robotow portable towbar

By General Aviation News Staff · December 2, 2005 ·

The Robotow Portable Towbar is a new, all-weather, electric powered unit that has been added to the growing list of products offered by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty. Lightweight (under 30 pounds) and portable, the Robotow can easily be stored and transported in the Beech, Cessna, Pipers, T28s, Navions and Commanders it was designed to move around in all climate conditions.

It is available in 18 volt and 120 volt models, with a transformer that would allow for 220 volt power. The unit features a heavy duty knurled drive drum, a precise control variable speed switch as well as forward and reverse drives. It is limited to aircraft wheels that do not have wheelpants.

The 18V models sell for $965 and the 120V type sells for $875. Batteries, chargers, cords and aircraft specific model adaptors are sold separately.

For more information: 877-4-SPRUCE.

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