Best Tugs

Best Tugs makes aircraft tugs and related ground support equipment in Spanish Fork, Utah. The company is part of the Best Aviation Products group. It was founded in 2016. The company serves owner operators, fixed base operators, corporate flight departments, and military operations. Its mission is to make flying easier and safer by rethinking every product and detail.

The company produces several tug lines. The Alpha Series is a dragger style tug for lighter aircraft up to 3,600 pounds. The Bravo Series is a loader style tug with options for aircraft up to 18,000 pounds. The Romeo Series is a remote control tug that also handles aircraft up to 18,000 pounds. These models include standard features such as Tug Smart Technology, plane specific software, intuitive controls, smart charge technology, and torque control.

The Echo Series is a ride on tug for owner operators. It delivers increased power and extended range. It moves aircraft up to 18,000 pounds. The Sierra Series is a commercial tug for heavy duty ground handling. It can move commercial and private aircraft up to 99,000 pounds. The company also makes PAPA Pads, which are remote controlled helicopter landing pads and tugs in one integrated system. They are designed for tight spaces and low light conditions.

The tugs include torque control that makes 30 decisions a second. Options include custom color, jumpstart, LED lights, an air compressor, under glow lighting, and tundra tires. Other options include Lazy Susan, EZ Load, and High Lift. The tugs can move aircraft from about 2,000 pounds to 30,000 pounds. Loading and moving aircraft is designed to be easy with these features.

Best Tugs also sells Best Power supplies for jumpstarts and power outages. These deliver clean, reliable power for avionics updates, hot starts, and power outages. The company also sells walk behind and ride on floor scrubbers. These are designed to keep polished concrete hangar floors clean, safe, and professional. The scrubbers help daily operations continue without slowing down.

The company uses SOLIDWORKS for mechanical design, electrical systems, fluid systems, and finite element analysis. This helps the engineering team develop, analyze, and refine every aspect of the products. The products have been featured in Sport Aviation Magazine and Twin and Turbine. The website lists product manuals, warranty information, and a tug finder to help customers choose models.

Services

• Aircraft tugs
• Helicopter landing pads
• Ground power units
• Hangar floor scrubbers
• Tug attachments
• Used tugs
• Commercial tugs
• Tug finder
• Warranty support
• Product manuals