Kennesaw, Ga. –TUG Technologies Corporation, a Textron Specialized Vehicles business, has launched a new electric tow tractor. Known as the M7, this CE-certified vehicle advances the TUG™ product line-up of tow tractors to offer an enhanced operator experience.
TUG ground support equipment is designed and manufactured by Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
With a completely rethought cab design, the new TUG M7 allows the operator to step-through the cab by eliminating the center console and offers left-hand/right-hand drive capabilities with a redesigned, centralized console and illuminated rocker switches. The modern interior provides improved visibility for the operator with a 10-square-foot front windshield and 8.5-square-foot rear window.
“The operator will absolutely notice the difference when he steps into the M7,” said Matt Chaffin, Vice President, Ground Support Equipment for Textron Specialized Vehicles, which manufactures GSE products under the TUG, Douglas™, and Premier™ brands. “The M7 gives the operator more space within the cab and reduces noise within the cab from 90 decibels to 65 decibels.”
The M7 also boasts a redesigned hydraulic system, automotive-style feedback steering with a tilt steering wheel, a spring-applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) park brake, and optional sliding doors.
For durability, the chassis was redesigned with a bolt-on 3/8” A36 steel front bumper, providing an extra layer of protection to the operator’s compartment.
