The flagship F1-500 pushback and towing tractor, available from Nepean Group , moves aircrafts. The flagship F1-500 pushback and towing tractor is designed for pushback and extended towing of aircrafts up to 592 tonnes MTOW (A380-800F). The F1-500 pushback and towing tractor is purpose- designed for the B747 and A380 aircrafts.
The flagship F1-500 pushback and towing tractor has the following features:
- Drop-in ballast on the F1-500 pushback and towing tractor easily transforms the tractor from standard 54 tonnes for A340 and B747 aircrafts and up to 70 tonnes for the A380-800F aircraft, without obstruction to the operator’s line-of-sight
- Easy to drive
- Ergonomic design
- Full width enclosed cabin
- A range of options catering to customer requirements
With power to spare, the F1-500 pushback and towing tractor performs pushback and towing on the B747 and A380 aircrafts with up to 450 kW (600 hp) of engine power and 2500 Nm (1850 Ft/lbs) of torque. A modern styled tractor features an integral perimeter frame chassis with lift-off covers for easy access.