Pushback Tractors

Most frequently used to push an aircraft back from the gate and onto the aircraft movement area. May also be used to move an aircraft to other locations on an airport (e.g. maintenance hangars).

There are two types of pushback tugs/tractors: conventional tugs use tow-bars that are connected to an aircraft’s noise wheel, and towbarless tractors which scoop up the aircraft noise wheel and lift it off the ground before moving.
 

Schopf F180

The SCHOPF F180 is an aircraft towing tractor with 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel steering.

This tractor consists of a sturdy and rigid frame of welded construction. The front axle is mounted to the frame by semi-elliptic laminated leaf springs. The rear axle is rigidly mounted. Engine, full-power-shift transmission and hydraulic system as well as all other components are placed within the frame, easily accessible for repair and maintenance work. Engine and transmission can be removed as one unit.