Supplier
Goldhofer AG
Goldhofer AST-3 F425 A380 Tractor
Towbarless tractor rated for A380 and B747-8 operations.
The AST-3 F425 is Goldhofer's flagship towbarless tractor for the largest commercial aircraft. 425-tonne rated for A380 and B747-8F, it lifts the nose gear and tows at up to 32 km/h (maintenance towing). Diesel engine with Tier 4-final emissions and optional 55 °C ambient hot-climate kit.
Goldhofer AST-3 F425 A380 Tractor
ground · support · equipment
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- ground support equipment
- Launched
- 2010
- Price tier
- enterprise
- GCC sites
- 3
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Max aircraft MTOW | 425 tonnes |
| Drawbar pull equivalent | 220 kN via nose lift |
| Max tow speed (maintenance) | 32 km/h |
| Ambient (hot kit) | up to +55 °C |
Compatibility
Works with
- A380
- B747-8F/I
- A340-600
- B777-300ER (certified)
Certifications
Approvals
CE
ISO 9001
Airbus IPC, Boeing D6-67988
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
Emirates A380 fleet pushback at DXB.
Use case 2
Qatar Airways B747-8F at DOH.
Installed in GCC
Proven at these airports
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