Supplier
Bliss-Fox GSE
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
FOX 50-D Aircraft Pushback & Towing Tractor
Conventional diesel tractor for aircraft up to 460 tonnes (B747-8), drawbar class 45-50 tonnes.
Pricing
Request a quote for current pricing, lead time and delivery to your airport.The FOX-50D is a conventional diesel aircraft tractor designed for both pushback and extended towing of aircraft up to 460 tonnes, including the B747-8. Drop-in ballast transforms it from a standard 45-tonne configuration (A340, B777) up to 50 tonnes for the B747-8, with no obstruction to the operator's line of sight. The model can be converted from diesel to electric.
Specs at a glance
Technical specifications.
| Drawbar class | 45-50 tonnes (45t standard for A340/B777; 50t with ballast for B747-8) |
| Max aircraft towed | up to 460 tonnes (B747-8 capable) |
| Engine | 243 kW diesel |
| Convertible from diesel to electric drive | |
Best for
Use cases.
- ›Pushback and towing of B747-8 and large wide-body freighters/passenger aircraft
- ›Cargo-hub ramp operations handling heavy four-engine aircraft
- ›Maintenance towing for large wide-body fleets
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