FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
Looking for more details about Mototok’s capabilities, compatibility or usage? Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about our electric towbarless tugs, ground handling integration, and aircraft compatibility.
Mototok supports fast and safe aircraft towing as part of modern airport ground services – ideal for efficient airplane tow operations.
Here are 5 differentiating features of a Mototok.
- 1. Remote control enables the operator to move around the aircraft to ensure you have good spacing.
- 2. A “hands free" nose capturing system, means you don’t have to climb under the aircraft for connecting. It will capture the nose gear at the push of a button.
- 3. The low profile of a Mototok enables you to reach the nose gear from various angles- including from underneath the aircraft.
- 4. No more constant oil changes and maintenance. Mototok machines are very low maintenance.
- 5. Most Mototok tugs come with computer controls and cloud connections to enable remote diagnostics when servicing. This makes it easier to identify problems and ability to get direct online support from Mototok.
Yes, thanks to our intuitive, remote-controlled system – perfect for ground handlers at airports and private FBOs.
Mototok has SPACER series tugs for wide-body MRO operations (excluding B747 and A380) to narrow-body pushback operations. We have TWIN series tugs for large to medium sized business jets and helicopters. Finally, we have the M-series tugs for smaller business jets, turbo props, and heilcopters. For more on military options, visit here.
Here is our full product overview.
Absolutely - Mototok has products for both commercial airliners and business aviation aircraft.
It replaces bulky, fuel-based systems with compact, clean electric tugs – ideal for modernizing your ground service equipment.
No special license is required. Anyone can operate Mototok after a short onboarding.
Airlines, airports, airport FBOs, MROs, and defense – anyone needing reliable aviation equipment for precise aircraft movement.