Newshound Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 Ray, thank you. But I am thinking more on a "non fixed" installation. There are electrical trolleys available for Cessna's, Piper's, etc. Such device would beMore... Quote
Steve Sliwa Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) Actually I have been working on this idea for my Ximango as well. Here are some tailwheel tug options. I explored them for my Ximango, but couldn't convince myself they would fit due to tight clearances and long rudder from the tailwheel axis:Aircraft SpruceDragger.comAirtug.comTailwheel Transporter (not powered though)SchleppAero-PacThe guys at XimangoUSA designed and built a neat tow bar that connects to my Ximango. They use it to move Ximango's around with a golf cart. I don't have another use for a golf-cart and moving by hand is just slightly beyond my comfort zone, especially over lips, on hills, or when its wet or otherwise slippery. So I have been trying to find another powered option. Here are some that I found and I think I will implement one of these:PowermoversSolution Dynamics this product can be ordered with a tow-hitchErgo PowercartBTW for the Rolls Royce solution I use an iTowBot for my TBM. The problem is that the clearances are too tight for my Ximango and installing and de-installing the tow-bar option defeats the convenience factor. I love this device for my TBM. Although I love my Ximango, it seems too expensive to have one just dedicated to the Ximango with the trailer-hitch/tow-bar option permanently installed.Here is the link to the iTowbot: link [Check out the videos.] Edited January 21, 2012 by Webmaster formatting lists Quote
raytol Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 G'Day Steve,I will be moving my Ximango around shortly with a ride-on mower, without the blades turning. I'll use the same one to mow around the hanger. We have a KingAir at the airport that is moved successfully by a four wheel Ag bike.Ray TolhurstVH-XJHCamden (YCMD)Australia Quote
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