What are the special uses of airport tractors and what kind of work do they do?
You're right. It's a tow truck that pushes airplanes.When the plane stands out to start the engine from the corridor or the need to tow the aircraft to the starting position, the aircraft at this time there is no power, backward direction of aircraft is completely controlled by the trailer.The smaller trailer is about 8 tons, and the larger one is 16 tons. If the weight is too light, the plane can not be pushed.
The airport tractor belongs to the drag and drop special vehicle, which is used to pull the aircraft on the tarmac to leave or return to the taxiway.The characteristics of airport towing vehicle is the body short, wide wheel distance, large power, smooth running.
Special vehicles are vehicles with specific uses, such as cash carriers, fire engines, ambulances and so on.
The airport used special vehicle and car ferry, snow, fire etc.. Airport special vehicles are not allowed to travel on highways outside the airport.
