Supplier
Quickloading GmbH
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Quick Towbar Changer
One towbar that replaces up to six, with interchangeable nose-gear heads.
Pricing
Request a quote for current pricing, lead time and delivery to your airport.The Quick Towbar Changer is a patented towbar that carries up to six aircraft-specific nose-landing-gear heads in an onboard magazine, so a single unit replaces up to six conventional dedicated towbars. Heads can be exchanged in under 30 seconds. The stainless-steel unit features a rotatable pull-eyelet with shock absorber, a floating landing-gear axle and a wide wheel base for easier manoeuvring, including in winter.
Specs at a glance
Technical specifications.
| Aircraft compatibility | ATR through A380F |
| Onboard magazine holds up to 6 interchangeable nose-gear heads | |
| Head exchange in under 30 seconds | |
| Stainless-steel construction | |
| Rotatable pull-eyelet with shock absorber; shock absorbers with replaceable friction surface | |
| Floating landing-gear axle and wide wheel base for easier manoeuvring | |
| Big air-filled tyres for winter manoeuvring | |
| Maintenance-free (lubricant-free) operation; separate spare shear-pin holders per head | |
Best for
Use cases.
- ›Aircraft towing and single-man pushback across a mixed fleet
- ›Reducing the number of dedicated towbars a handler must own and store
- ›Faster turnaround and fewer depot runs to fetch the right towbar
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Replacements & compatible alternatives.
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