To tow your luggage and aircraft

Controlled power for your ground operations

Our tractors are ideal for towing luggage carts and other airport and industrial equipment. They are also suitable for conveying small and medium-sizedaircraft.

Made in France

Eco-responsible French design backed by European sourcing.

Performance

Towing capacity from 20 to 103 tons.

Versatility

Designed for both aeronautics and industry.

A range of equipment
tailored to your needs.

Luggage tractors

The K22, K32 and K40 are rugged freight tractors models, designed for intensive use in demanding working conditions.

Their versatility enables them to handle baggage, small carriers and helicopters, providing a complete, reliable solution for ground operations.

Flexibility
A wide choice of options to suit your needs.

Robustness
Suitable for use in tough working conditions.

Versatility
Allows towing of small carriers and helicopters.

Engine: internal combustion

Hook force :

  • K22 : 20 kN – 4500 lb
  • K32 : 25 kN – 5600 lb
  • K40 : 30 kN – 6700 lb

Speed :

  • rabbit mode: 25-30 km/h (15-18 mph)
  • turtle mode: 12-15 km/h (7-9 mph)

Transmission: Automatic transmission

Dimensions : 3,061 x 1,559 x 2,047 mm (120.5 x 61.4 x 80.6 in)

Other items :

  • Various hitch heights
  • Power-assisted braking
  • Front hitch
  • Kit Grand Froid -40°C
  • Air conditioning
  • Doors removed
  • Cabin removal
  • Inching
Aircraft tractors

Our K100 aircraft tractors are equipped with front and rear hitches, enabling them to handle both small and large aircraft in complete safety.

Thanks to their 4-wheel drive, they offer exceptional maneuverability with a tight turning radius, ideal for travelling in restricted areas.

Performance
Equipped with 4-wheel drive and steering.

Ergonomics
Design for improved visibility of hitch and transport operations.

Manoeuvrability
Optimum turning radius for easy manoeuvring.

Engine: internal combustion

Hook force :

  • K100-8 : 63 kN – 14 163 lb
  • K100-10 : 77 kN – 17,310 lb
  • K100-12 : 90 kN – 20 233 lb

Speed :

  • rabbit mode: 22-25 kph (14-16 mph)
  • turtle mode: 5 kph (3 mph)

Transmission: Automatic transmission

Dimensions : 4830 x 2035 x 2080 mm (190 x 80 x 82 in)

Other items :

  • Front and rear hitch
  • Various hitch heights
  • Power-assisted braking
  • Kit Grand Froid -40°C
  • Air conditioning
  • Inching
Military range

Versatile and air-transportable, our K100 aircraft tractors are specially designed for armed forces ground operations.

Their 4-wheel drive gives them exceptional maneuverability, perfectly suited to restricted environments and demanding operating conditions.

Operational robustness
Designed to meet the specific requirements of military environments

Versatility
Adapted to a wide range of applications

Tactical mobility
Air-transportable and easy to deploy

Engine: internal combustion

Hook force :

  • K22 : 20 kN – 4500 lb
  • K32 : 25 kN – 5600 lb
  • K40 : 30 kN – 6700 lb
  • K100-8 : 63 kN – 14 163 lb
  • K100-12 : 90 kN – 20 233 lb
  • K100-10 : 77 kN – 17,310 lb

Speed :

  • K22-K32-K40 :
    • rabbit mode: 25-30 km/h (15-18 mph)
    • turtle mode: 12-15 km/h (7-9 mph)
  • K100 :
    • rabbit mode: 22-25 kph (14-16 mph)
    • turtle mode: 5 kph (3 mph)

Transmission: Automatic gearbox

Sizes :

  • K22-K32-K40: 3,061 x 1,559 x 2,047 mm (120.5 x 61.4 x 80.6 in)
  • K100: 4830 x 2035 x 2080 mm (190 x 80 x 82 in)

Other items :

  • Various hitch heights
  • Power-assisted braking
  • Kit Grand Froid -40°C
  • Air conditioning
  • Inching
Retrofit

Retrofitting consists in modernizing existing equipment by integrating or modifying new components, while preserving its original structure.
This solution enables you to optimize the performance of your equipment without having to invest in new equipment.

🔧 Enhanced performance
Upgrade mechanical, electrical or hydraulic components for improved operational efficiency.

💰 Cost control
A cost-effective alternative to purchasing new equipment, retrofitting enables you to extend the life of your equipment at lower cost.

♻️ Eco-responsible approach
Reuse rather than replace: retrofitting limits resource consumption and is part of a sustainable approach.

⚙️ Tailor-made adaptation
Our teams integrate your operating constraints to adapt existing equipment to your new needs (adding options, upgrading, etc.).

Updating your equipment

Modernization of control and safety systems

Replacement of worn structural elements

Converting civilian equipment into military versions or vice versa

Change of motorisation

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