Powertow

Powertow – Aviation Ground Support Equipment Since 1974, 50 Years Sales & Service

Core Services & Expertise

Powertow operates as number one destination for aviation ground support equipment since 1974 celebrating 50 years of sales and service.

Located in Hayden, Idaho, dedicated to offering prime lineup of tug, tows, hook-up kits providing reliable equipment and expert customer service for optimal shopping experience.

“Save Your Back, Save Your Money – Use Powertow” with original designs and customer service featuring Aviation Consumers’ #1 Choice.

Customers love tugs and wish they would have bought them sooner with quality of machines remarkable. Safety is number one throughout line striving to provide best features for moving aircraft without damage or problems.

Products are most sought after, most copied and most loved in Aviation Field providing customers with family of tech savvy, customer friendly units winning many awards.

Single Wheel Tugs (Up to 6,000 lbs):

Model 40 EZ: Base model without bells and frills. 7.25 Gross Torque Briggs and Stratton pull-start engine easily moves up to 6,000 lb on level smooth paved surfaces. All controls for hooking up, shifting and clutch located on handle-no more bending over. Hooks up to most nose and tail wheels with or without pants. Custom adaptors available. Works best with non-ethanol gas or 100LL. Snow chains available. $2,499.00

ThunderVolt 12V DC: Super Power, Super Quiet, Super Easy. 12V DC electric motor outperforms gas models. Flip switch and go with on-board battery charger/maintainer. Virtually No Maintenance. All controls located on handle. Hooks up to most nose and tail wheels with or without pants. Custom adaptors available. Snow chains available.

Orbiter: Completely electric option with much more light weight movement.

Lazy Susan Dual Wheel Tugs (Up to 15,000 lbs):

All Lazy Susan tugs feature 360 degree rotating carriage allowing operator to load aircraft without need of winching. Turn limits have become thing of past. Tire stays in 12 o’clock position while tug rotates freely below providing safety while letting you spin plane like a top. (Do not accommodate wheel pants)

SUPERTOW STRIKER: The best. Simply, the Best. This is the best machine we make. Period. 36V Battery Operated Mover. Extremely Powerful, Extremely Quiet, Extremely Accurate, Extremely Easy to Use. Rated to 15,000 lbs (so far). All controls located on handle. Handles most Singles and Twins. Favored Among Citation Owner/Operators. Snow chains available. (Limited by tire size and nose/tail length)

SUPERTOW I: Our Compact Workhorse! Economical choice for most singles and twins. Key start or pull start with on-board battery charger/maintainer, switchable headlight. United States built Briggs and Stratton electric-start engine easily moves up to 8,000 lb on level smooth paved surfaces. All controls located on handle. Works best with non-ethanol gas or 100LL. Snow chains available.

SUPERTOW PRO: Be a Pro – Get a Pro! Fits most aircraft up to 15,000 pounds. Key start or pull start with on-board battery charger/maintainer, new LED headlights. 10.5 Gross Torque Briggs and Stratton electric-start engine easily moves up to 15,000 lb. From Cubs to Citations in one machine! All controls located on handle. Works best with non-ethanol gas or 100LL. Snow chains available. $6,699.00

SUPERTOW III: Bigger Gear Served Here! For oversized nose tires to 10″ wide-moves up to 15,000 pounds. Key start or pull start with on-board battery charger/maintainer, switchable headlight. 10.5 Gross Torque Briggs and Stratton electric-start engine. Fits oversized gear like Caravans! Up to 10″ Wide! All controls located on handle. Works best with non-ethanol gas or 100LL. Snow chains available. $7,799.99

SUPERTOW IV: We Do Dualies! For many dual nose wheels (MU-2, Piaggio). Pushbutton start or pull start with on-board battery charger/maintainer, switchable headlight. 10.5 Gross Torque Briggs and Stratton electric-start engine easily moves up to 15,000 lb. Fits oversized gear like Caravans. All controls located on handle. Works best with non-ethanol gas or 100LL. Snow chains available. $8,199.99

Hook-Up Kits & Accessories:

Hook-Up Kits for various aircraft types with custom adaptors available ($249.00 for custom adaptor).

Hook Up Kit for Cirrus: $127.77

Powertow Alignment Kit: $35.00

Current Models Supported: Model 35 EZ, Model 40 EZ, Model 60 EZ, Model 65 EZ, Key EZ, 12V DC.

Hook Up Kit Matrixes available, Alignment Kit and Guide available.

GPUs (Ground Power Units), Accessories and Upgrades, Parts available.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Located in Hayden, Idaho (10179 N Navion Dr, Hayden, ID 83835) manufactured by Northwest Mfg. Inc.

History: Powertow began journey into Aviation Ground Support Equipment in 1974 moving from Michigan to Sandpoint, Idaho. Had many good years in Sandpoint with good Aviation friends. Expanded line to include Lazy Susan Supertow needing additional manufacturing space resulting in move to Coeur d’Alene, ID in 2008, just 45 miles South into another great aviation community.

Company retained many employees keeping high standard of manufacturing and business practices in place.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Powertow maintains 50 years of sales and service (since 1974) with Aviation Consumers’ #1 Choice status.

Products are most sought after, most copied and most loved in Aviation Field with won many awards for tugs.

Service differentiators: 50 years sales and service since 1974, Aviation Consumers’ #1 Choice, most sought after/most copied/most loved in Aviation Field, won many awards, original designs and customer service, 360 degree rotating Lazy Susan carriage (turn limits thing of past), all controls located on handle eliminating bending over, United States built Briggs and Stratton engines, virtually no maintenance on electric models, snow chains available, custom adaptors available, hooks up to most nose and tail wheels with or without pants, on-board battery charger/maintainer, machines arrive mostly assembled.

SUPERTOW STRIKER described as “The best. Simply, the Best. This is the best machine we make. Period.” favored among Citation Owner/Operators.

Safety is number one throughout line striving to provide best features for moving aircraft without damage or problems.

Quality of machines remarkable to customers with family of tech savvy, customer friendly units.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Powertow’s aviation ground support equipment addresses aircraft handling needs with proven reliability:

• 50 years experience since 1974 validates industry longevity and expertise
• 360 degree rotating Lazy Susan carriage eliminates turn limits allowing plane to spin like top
• All controls on handle eliminates bending over improving ergonomics and safety
• 12V DC electric models outperform gas models with virtually no maintenance
• United States built Briggs and Stratton engines ensures parts availability and reliability
• Snow chains available addresses winter operations in northern climates
• Custom adaptors available accommodates unique aircraft configurations
• On-board battery charger/maintainer simplifies electric model operation
• Works with non-ethanol gas or 100LL provides fuel flexibility for airport operations
• Machines arrive mostly assembled reduces setup time and complexity
• From Cubs to Citations in one machine (SUPERTOW PRO) maximizes versatility

These capabilities combine to create comprehensive aircraft ground support solutions focusing on safety, reliability, and ease of use.

Quick Facts:

• Founded: 1974 (50 years)
• Status: Aviation Consumers’ #1 Choice, most sought after/copied/loved in Aviation Field
• Location: Hayden, Idaho (manufactured by Northwest Mfg. Inc.)
• Capacity Range: 6,000 – 15,000 lbs depending on model
• Product Lines: Single Wheel Tugs, Lazy Susan Dual Wheel Tugs, Hook-Up Kits, GPUs, Accessories
• Pricing: $2,499 (Model 40 EZ) to $8,199.99 (Supertow IV)
• Awards: Won many awards for tugs
• Features: 360° rotating carriage, all controls on handle, electric and gas options, snow chains available

Contact Details:

Address: PowerTow, 10179 N. Navion Dr, Hayden, ID 83835
Phone: 208-635-5352
Email: sales@powertow.com
Website: www.powertow.com

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