The Goldhofer AST-1X towbarless aircraft tractors offer increased traction, smooth travel and reliable maneuvering. Higher travel speeds help reduce aircraft handling time for maneuvers such as pushbacks, gate-to-gate and maintenance tows. In addition, no one is needed to activate the brakes in the cockpit of the aircraft to be moved. With a driving seat that swivels through 180 degrees, the AST-1X offers cab suspension, modern air suspension seats and a hydropneumatic suspension for the front axle with automatic leveling on most models take the strain off the driver’s vertebral column. The AST-1X can handle all standard aircraft in the 600t MTOW class. A permanent hydrostatic drive ensures the best traction in its class. While the maintenance-free pick-up system engages the aircraft’s nose gear safely and reliably.
