Supplier
Mototok International
Mototok Spacer 8600 Electric Towbarless Tug
Remote-controlled electric towbarless tug for A320/B737.
The Spacer 8600 is a fully electric, remote-controlled towbarless tug for narrowbody aircraft up to 86 tonnes MTOW. Operator walks alongside with a joystick remote — no cabin, zero emissions. Ideal for hangar manoeuvring where precision, silence and single-operator efficiency matter. In service with Emirates Engineering and Qatar Airways MRO.
Mototok Spacer 8600 Electric Towbarless Tug
ground · support · equipment
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- ground support equipment
- Launched
- 2018
- Price tier
- premium
- GCC sites
- 4
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Max aircraft MTOW | 86 tonnes |
| Battery capacity | 40 kWh (LFP) |
| Operating voltage | 80 V DC |
| Remote range | 50 m |
Compatibility
Works with
- A319/320/321
- B737NG/MAX
Certifications
Approvals
CE
ISO 9001
Airbus IPC, Boeing D6-67988
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
Emirates Engineering hangar manoeuvring.
Use case 2
Etihad Engineering night-shift towing.
Installed in GCC
Proven at these airports
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