Interesting video..Former Continental outstation ramper here. We didn't have supertugs but I remember getting a kick out of an article in Car& Driver magazine about it when CO started using them. Thanks 👍
The 3rd TML-50 we just obtain has gotten the right kinks out pretty much. By the way Douglas ™ was acquired by a company called Curtiss Avionics? I think.
The TBL-50 has issues at least once every two weeks, we used to have Supertug 21, we currently operate Supertug 22 and 23, Supertug 21 was totaled, yet these vehicles are used 24/7 under all conditions, rain, snow heat etc, but worst of all are the drivers that are not as considerate as they could be, lots of issues but it does great despite the experimental aspect of its design, but its been improved by Douglas over the years.
Chicago does not have a supertug program yet for Seattle. I’m hoping they do get one in the future. An email to a director or operations manager will plant the seed.
Why airport authorities recruit only young people for airport operations?Why is it because they never get ill?Or is it because it is easy to shout at them or is it because they will be handsome at this age?
Let me clarify: The Port Authority does not recruit for the airline, they hire their own. Supertug is a United Airline operation group. We have people of all ages, both men and women. At least that is how it works here. I’m a trainer and my main concern is safety and initiative not looks, ha ha. This video was made ten years ago so all the young are now aged and still here.
+Mario Lobo I drive a terberg shunter sometimes its for moving truck trailers into and out of loading bays .I like to take a drive off a super tug and pulling a plane. I don t think i could just walk up to a airport and say i want to go for a burn(drive) they might think this is a terrorist .
+John O Brien , ok, I wasn't familiar with the brand Terberg or your terminology, but its similar mechanics, but the fastest it'll go is 20mph or 30km per hr. and it wont jump into speed, it will accelerate really slow. the proprtions are weird, its based on a british vehicle but you sit in the middle and the cab is off-sided. minor suspension, so itcan be hard on the body if you dont watch the bumps. Newer models are better in suspension.
+Mario Lobo Nice toy to drive .But i suppose if your driving one every day the novity goes . I suppose the load of safety regulations and paper work are as heavy as the aeroplane you are shunting.
@KrazyKuul111 u know it i call shot gun but then again we will probably be pulled over by the state troopers we got a black kid with a bat-mobile on the turnpike
Interesting video..Former Continental outstation ramper here. We didn't have supertugs but I remember getting a kick out of an article in Car& Driver magazine about it when CO started using them. Thanks 👍
I had that magazine and you can find the article online, via pdf, the supertug was a great solution for progress.
What an impressive video with detailed voice-over! Well done!
Great video! Learned a lot!
Where the hell is DELTA TUG 2
Delta Airlines has a tug that pushes/pulls a/c , It is #2 of however many tugs they have., Delta Tug 2 is its call sign.
@@bohhica1 Its a kennedy Steve joke
Some say delta tug 2 is still sitting on Alpha waiting for taxi instructions.
Great one
Thanks Sandra, I'm from Brazil, and you give us a great apresentation!
Did anyone else come from Kennedy Steve videos? 😂
nope.
yes
Yeah, in fact I did. I wanted to know what the difference between a regular tug and a Super Tug was, so did a search for SuperTug.
Shea Te Huia you betcha
*Eating mike* “DELTA TUG TWO, KENNEDY GROUND?”
What is the difference between a Super Tug and a Slow Tug? Kennedy Steve mentions them a lot.
I think for Kennedy Steve, they are all slow.
at 20 mph with tons on your back would you want a faster tug? no need, you can only go as fast as ground control directs you to.
The 3rd TML-50 we just obtain has gotten the right kinks out pretty much. By the way Douglas ™ was acquired by a company called Curtiss Avionics? I think.
Great video
The TBL-50 has issues at least once every two weeks, we used to have Supertug 21, we currently operate Supertug 22 and 23, Supertug 21 was totaled, yet these vehicles are used 24/7 under all conditions, rain, snow heat etc, but worst of all are the drivers that are not as considerate as they could be, lots of issues but it does great despite the experimental aspect of its design, but its been improved by Douglas over the years.
@KrazyKuul111
the dc10 can bedriven on english roads
Thanks for sharing
What a great video
at 2.55 its called nose gear.
really good video, but why B&W??
This isn't what I meant when I googled "super tug"
ESTO SI QUE ES UN PUSCHBACH DE CALIDAD
When can we have one for Seattle Mx.
Chicago does not have a supertug program yet for Seattle. I’m hoping they do get one in the future. An email to a director or operations manager will plant the seed.
Douglas Tugmaster in England, $500K-750K minus import fees. And its the maintenance issues that will arise, its not easy.
Hi, thank for your comments,is their a open blog or site for GSE technicians which they share their experience on GSE equipment
Love to know the prices of these machines.
TBL 280 costs around half a mil. If you want to tow a 747 though you need the big brother TBL 400. Almost 700k.
@@carolineg9873 Wow, thanks!
Why airport authorities recruit only young people for airport operations?Why is it because they never get ill?Or is it because it is easy to shout at them or is it because they will be handsome at this age?
Let me clarify: The Port Authority does not recruit for the airline, they hire their own. Supertug is a United Airline operation group. We have people of all ages, both men and women. At least that is how it works here. I’m a trainer and my main concern is safety and initiative not looks, ha ha. This video was made ten years ago so all the young are now aged and still here.
1500 cm3. It has the same engine as a megane dci
:P
How often do you have maintenance issues with TBL 50?
It’s kind of like a mediocre tug, I wouldn’t call it a super tug.
Liam Weaver its a supertug in relation to a normal ramp tug. It pulls 777-200 and 777-300 if need be and 787, so what exactly makes it mediocre?
Mario Lobo ruclips.net/video/jTTx6fPCUKo/видео.html
Does this answer your question?
Mario Lobo It was supposed to be a Kennedy Steve quote, as the link suggests.
Any job going to drive one ?Drives terberg shunter sometimes and like a burn off one
+John O Brien , sorry i cant understand your question or comment.
+Mario Lobo I drive a terberg shunter sometimes its for moving truck trailers into and out of loading bays .I like to take a drive off a super tug and pulling a plane. I don t think i could just walk up to a airport and say i want to go for a burn(drive) they might think this is a terrorist .
+John O Brien , ok, I wasn't familiar with the brand Terberg or your terminology, but its similar mechanics, but the fastest it'll go is 20mph or 30km per hr. and it wont jump into speed, it will accelerate really slow. the proprtions are weird, its based on a british vehicle but you sit in the middle and the cab is off-sided. minor suspension, so itcan be hard on the body if you dont watch the bumps. Newer models are better in suspension.
+Mario Lobo Nice toy to drive .But i suppose if your driving one every day the novity goes . I suppose the load of safety regulations and paper work are as heavy as the aeroplane you are shunting.
These have very little suspension, they are good when new but you gotta be focused always.
Where can I buy one?
Douglas and Kalmar have split away. if you dnt have an older tbl a used one can be purchased. parts are scarce,
@KrazyKuul111 u know it i call shot gun but then again we will probably be pulled over by the state troopers we got a black kid with a bat-mobile on the turnpike
Still not a U-30…
You can call it anything you like but at the end of the day it's a mule or if it's really old an ass.
I build these 😂!
We should have your picture in honor then! no kiddin' we love the equipment.
We have a group on fb if you would like to join us. We take pics all the time with them.
facebook.com/groups/278375072332917/