Helitowcart components

Batteries Battery charger Brakes
All tow carts use 12 volts Deep Cycle batteries. These are readily available worldwide. They are also known as “Marine”, “RV” or “Camping Car” batteries.

Batteries are not included to keep freight charges to a minimum. Should it be needed we can provide a quotation with batteries. They then need to be sealed type such as GEL or AGM to meet flight safety regulations. Batteries purchased locally can be WET type, i.e. unsealed and thus less expensive. 		Tow carts include the battery charger. These are high quality units that have an excellent reliability record.

All battery chargers are 115/230v.
2-wheel drives have 4amps units,
4-wheel drives have 8 amps units.

Tow carts can be left unattended during charging process. Charger monitors battery charge level. Most users need battery charging only once or twice a month. Battery charger is supplied with US or European plug. 		V100, V200 and V400 tow cart series are set up on free wheel mode for convenient handling. When operating on slanted surfaces, motor brakes can be set up on permanent breaking mode for safety.

Larger V500 and V600 series are set up on permanent braking mode. They can only be handled with active joystick for safety.
Controllers Lifts
High quality units that provide exceptional precision and reliability.

Controllers are programmed at the plant for safe helicopter handling operations.

The controller also provides a diagnosis feature. This provides help identifying error source when tow cart signals failure mode. 		The Helitowcart lifts are used to raise the helicopter no more than 1.5” (35mm). This is just enough to clear ground and perform towing.

V102 & V204 tow carts designed for use with Robinsons only are manually hydraulic lifts. These require limited pumping movement to reach desired height.		 V201, V404 & V414 tow carts are equipped with a scissor design electric lift. These are ideal for lifting light turbine helicopters.

V500 & V614 tow carts are equipped with heavy duty telescopic lifts. These lifts are operated by their own 300 watts motor (same type as the one used for traction).
Motors Quick connect lift head Wheels
Each traction wheel has its own 300 watts motor. Each wheel is independent.

Larger tow carts such as V500 & V600 series have de-rated mechanical systems in addition to the 300 watts motors to multiply traction capability.

The motors are high quality. They offer excellent performance & reliability record 		Electric lifts are equipped with a quick connect head that allows attachment system interchange in seconds.

Quick connect Helitowcart Eurocopter and Bell helicopter products		 The Helitowcarts are equipped with pneumatic traction wheels. These allow for better traction on challenging surfaces such as snow, ice, gravel, broken tarmac or hangar rails.

The wide traction wheels can be fitted with winter cables. The Winter Cable Option is much appreciated for icy surfaces. The cables are designed to allow for sufficient traction on ice while maintaining minimal risk of damage to hangar floor. They also allow good traction on hangar floor, unlike chains.