Maule tug

Post by **andy** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:06 am

We've had a few discussions on tugs for handling Maules on the ground, but I couldn't find any post that talked about the Minimax Boss. Here's a link to a YouTube video of one towing a Maule https://youtu.be/sgSTS-N9_Kc. In my never-ending search for a better tug, I'm looking at one as a replacement for my gas powered Taildragger Dragger. The Dragger is a pain to use since you have to juggle it around the tailwheel and then lift up the airplane to lock the rear caster. Going up or down an incline can result in popping the tailwheel off the pegs unless you secure it with a cargo strap.

The Minimax Boss looks like it is easier to position around the tailwheel and lift it onto a peg with the lever arm. I don't know how secure the tailwheel is on an incline, though. I would think you'd want the Milwaukee M28 cordless drill to power one of these, which is an extra $289.95 bringing the total cost to $1689.90 not counting shipping. That's comparable to the Taildragger Dragger.

Has anyone got any experience with the Minimax Boss?

captnkirk · Post by **captnkirk** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 5:23 pm

Andy I have an aerotow it is battery power by a couple of lawnmower batteries. It is easy to manuver and does'y weigh to much so you can pick it up if need be. I can push out of my hager and up that hill a good bit so it has enough power to move the Maule. When I get mine back from the transponder install come by and you can play with it to see if it will do the job. I think it would be fine over at your hanger. I bought this one second hand from Wup it was well worth the price. here's the web site
http://www.aero-tow.com/

DeltaRomeo · Post by **DeltaRomeo** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:05 am

Couldn't resist

captnkirk · Post by **captnkirk** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 9:06 am

Mine is one horse power also. Two can play this game.

Post by **andy** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 3:19 pm

How about this?

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captnkirk · Post by **captnkirk** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 5:04 pm

Andy my dog only helps if he goes flying with me. For real I just got back from the adsb install I will be home till Wed and go back to work Friday. If you want to come play with that aerotow come by.

gbarrier · Post by **gbarrier** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 5:39 pm

Is that transponder not cool?

captnkirk · Post by **captnkirk** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 6:04 pm

yep it works good I like having the traffic got the certifacation flight done on the way home. I got company coming by tomorrow but maybe free this weekend may do a bbq run

Post by **andy** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 3:07 am

Sorry I missed coming by your place on Wednesday, Kirk. I'd like to see the ESG transponder install and your finished doors. I'll probably go with the ESG in my Maule after Spring fire season is over in May. After this last fire season, it's a toss up whether I'll last through the next one.

captnkirk · Post by **captnkirk** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:49 am

Andy I'll be home till next Wed so if the weather holds swing by. I've been cutting fire wood try and stay a year ahead but that doesn't always work.

51598Rob · Post by **51598Rob** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:18 pm

In our area, ESG refers to an "Extra Special Golden" Ale brewed by Terminal Gravity.

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