Helicopter towing Features and Benefits 

The Helitowcart is a swift, smart and safe helicopter towing device developed to meet the needs of busy pilots and mechanics. It is simple, fun and easy to use. It makes helicopter towing an effortless part of the flight process. Helitowcart makes helicopter towing a ... breeze !

Reduce labor cost, improve pilot autonomy & control mechanics productivity with a smart, swift and safe helicopter towing device. The Helitowcart is the affordable helicopter towing solution for performance conscious operators and owners.

Features and benefits of Batteries and battery operated vehicle

  • Helitowcart recommends 12 volts deep cycle batteries, Group 24, 70-85 amps hours, Dimensions 10 1/4" x 6 13/16" x 8 7/8", Type AGM or GEL or LEAD-ACID

  • or 12 volts deep cycle batteries, Group 27, 80-105 amps hours, Dimensions 12 3/4" x 6 13/16" x 9 7/8", Type AGM or GEL or LEAD-ACID

One of the major benefit of using a battery operated vehicle is the amount of pollution that you wont be producing into the environment. Here are a few facts (source: US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and People Powered Machines FAQ)

Small combustion engines emit high levels of carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides, producing up to 5% of the air pollution.

According to the EPA, a traditional gas powered engine produces as much pollution as 43 new cars each being driven 12 000 miles (19 200 km). One hour of usage is equivalent to driving 350 miles (560 km) in terms of volatile organic compounds. One small motor spews 87 lbs (39.5 kg) of the greenhouse gas CO2 and 54 lbs (24.5 kg) of other pollutants into the air every year.

Over 17 millions gallons of gas are spilled each year refueling these small motors - more oil than was spilled by the Exxon Valdez! In addition to groundwater contamination, spilled fuel that evaporates into the air and volatile organic compounds spit out by small engines make smog-forming ozone when cooked by heat and sunlight.

Using batteries will avoid all this pollution and remember that batteries are recyclable, they emit no odors and are silent. These facts simply qualify the Helitowcart with it's electrical drive as Ecological Drive Unit (Eco-Drive).

Benefits

  • Battery type readily available from local retailers worldwide (Sears, Wal-Mart, etc...)

  • Clean, no pollution, no odors

  • Swift and silent operation in hangars

  • No messy hydraulics

  • No maintenance (with GEL and AGM types)

  • Range is more than 65 cycles (you get more than a week of use with one battery charge)

  • Charging is less than 8 hours (overnight)

  • Torque control is smooth and precise

  • Speed adjustment is proportional for excellent movement control in tight environment

  • Proven and only technology for outside and inside use

  • Battery life is on average more than one (1) year even with heavy use every day

  • Starts without noise, effort, when you need it

  • Anybody can use it, anytime

Benefits of AGM batteries (Absorbent Glass Mat)

  • Maintenance-free

  • Sealed no leak design

  • Higher cranking amps

  • Lower self discharge

  • Greater vibration resistance

  • Gel battery's electrolyte is suspended in a silica-based gel, which produces a thick pasty material.  AGM battery's electrolyte is suspended in fiberglass mat separators, which act as absorbent sponges

Technical advantages
Features Benefits

  • Electric motors

  • Noiseless, clean, odours & fume free

  • Swift & silent operation in hangars

  • Proven best technology for external as well as internal use

  • Starts effortlessly, by anyone, every time

 

  • Battery operated

  • Type: 12 Volt deep cycle batteries, Group 24, 70-85amps hours,

  • Dimensions: 10 1/4" x 6 13/16" x 8 7/8" (26x17x23cm)

  • Availability: readily available from local retailers worldwide

  • Recommended: No maintenance batteries (GEL & AGM types)

  • Range: Above 65 cycles (i.e. above a week between charges)

  • Charging duration: Less than 8 hours

  • Battery life average with daily use: Over a year

Benefits of AGM batteries (Absorbent Glass Mat)

Maintenance free, sealed no leak design, higher cranking amps, lower self discharge & greater vibration resistance. Gel battery’s electrolyte is suspended in a silica-based gel, which produces a thick pasty material. AGM battery’s electrolyte is suspended in fibreglass mat separators, which act as absorbent sponges.

 
  • 300 watt motor for each traction wheel

  • Powerful traction power

  • Variable speed allowing helicopter movement at brisk walking pace

  • Integrated traction system: eliminates need for expensive separate tractor

 

  • Electronic controller

  • Top Quality, most reliable & effective brand on the market

  • Incredible precision

  • Torque control smooth and precise

  • Speed control is proportional for mastered movement in tight environments

 

  • Battery charger

  • 115v / 230 . Worldwide electrical compatibility

 

  • Pneumatic traction wheels

 

  • Large wheels: 13”x6” (33x15cm)

  • Great traction on uneven or soft terrain (for V201,V204,V403,V404)

 

  • Pneumatic swivel wheels

 

  • Soft & easy hangar rail crossings (for V201,V204,V403,V404)

 

  • Compact design

  • Stores easily under helicopter

  • Folding handle

 

  • Helicopter towing for most popular models

  • R22, R44, B206B-3, B206L-4, B407, EC120, EC130, EC135, EC145, BK117, AS350, AS355, EN280, EN480

 

Reduce labor cost, improve pilot autonomy & control mechanics productivity with a smart, swift and safe helicopter towing device. The Helitowcart is the affordable helicopter towing solution for performance conscious operators and owners.

Management priorities
Features Benefits
  • Cost efficient helicopter towing
  • Compact dimensions and easy storage under helicopter does not hinder on hangar payback floor surface
  • One tow cart can be used for all operations, this limiting investments to minimum: no additional tractors & no multiple helicopter towing devices needed
  • Allows daily helicopter towing for fleets with multiple helicopter models
  • Allows helicopter change without tow cart change
  • Great resell value due to its multiple applications
  • Improved personnel safety
  • Exertion free helicopter towing thus considerably deducing risks of back injuries
  • Improved operation efficiency

  • Single person operation allowing pilot independence & autonomy

  • Elimination of constant mechanics work interruptions
  • Hassle free device

  • Virtual maintenance free

  • Great reliability
  • Simple operation
  • No particular skills needed to operate this helicopter towing unit
  • Units in stock, ready to ship
  • Delivery 3-5 days
  • Shipped assembled
  • Minimal set-up required upon delivery in order to initiate helicopter towing
  • Worldwide shipping made simple

  • Fully organized crating, pick-up & outbound customs documents

  • Systematic shopping for best shipping deal for you
  • Warranty
  • 1 year
  • After sales service

  • Exceptional after sales service

  • Available 7/7 days

Simply...smart, swift & safe helicopter towing !