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"The Boss" Tail Dragger Tug
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Tail Dragger Tug
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List Price: $2,099.95
Our Price: $1,999.95
Savings: $100.00

Price with Selected Options: $1,999.95


Availability: Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Product Code: 028BOSS


Extra 20v Battery: 		[Add $119.95]EXTRA Dewalt 20V battery

Dewalt 60V Power: 		[Add $350.00]. Dewalt 60V Cordless Power System. Replaces Dewalt 20v power system. With tug purchase only.

Extra 60V Battery: 		[Add $219.95]. EXTRA 60V Dewalt battery.

Extended Warranty: 		[Add $74.95]Provides an additional year of warranty. -- Click Here to View Warranty

Snow tires: 		[Add $119.95]. Replaces stock tires. With purchase of new tug only. For snow and hard turf.

Chains: 		[Add $129.95]. One pair case hardened snow chains. Easy to install. Chains DO NOT fit snow tires.

Personalized N-Number Labeling: 		[Add $34.95]Personalize your Minimax Tug with your N-Number on the handle tube. -- Click Here for photo

Enter N-Number: 		Only enter if you are purchasing "Personalized N-number labeling".

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DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL INFORMATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
 
Tail Dragger Tug

This tug ships with a 20V Dewalt power system. If you want more power, the Dewalt 60V power system must be purchased as an option.

Cessna 170, 180, 185 require the Dewalt 60V cordless power system.
For use on hard surface only.

If you have a smooth concrete or epoxy painted hangar floor, we recommend buying our Traction Tape or Wheel Weight Hubs option to prevent tire slippage.

If you are purchasing Wheel Weight Hubs you must click HERE to purchase 2 - 25 lb. cast iron weights.
The wheel weight hubs are only the hubs and do not come with the weights themselves. The weights ship for free from the vendor in the link.
NOTE: These are the ONLY weights which fit our weight hubs


"The Boss" Taildragger Tug
Features

Powerful
All steel, alloy construction
Trouble free design
Powder coated paint for durability
Simple Knock-Down design for easy transport
Three transmission speeds (DeWalt 20V only)
Automatic brake
Built-in rheostat
Built-in light (DeWalt only)
Net weight 87 lbs (39.46 kg)
Worm gear drive for efficient power transfer
Maintenance-free oil bath gear box
Torque output 1150 inch lbs.
Made in the USA

Average Rating: Average Rating: 4.5 of 5 4.5 of 5 Total Reviews: 16
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5 of 5 Works great on Cessna 120 January 26, 2023
Reviewer: John Peck from Gloversville, NY United States  
Excellent sales support - all questions answered. and good recommendations. Assembly simple enough, was working within an hour. Took a few tries to get the spacing of the tailwheel lift post correct. Moves the 120 very nicely, in and out of my hangar with a slightly sloping door sill. Three speed drill motor makes maneuvering easy. Looks like very good quality construction. Expect many years of good service.

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4 of 5 Good Product December 7, 2022
Reviewer: GC from Creve Coeur, MO United States  
Although the instructions and video did not match, nor did either quite match my tug, they were good enough to enable assembly in a timely manner. The parts and hardware are high quality. The tug performs as your engineer described it when I called before selecting “the boss”. I have 10 other persnickety cats who I herd on two taildraggers (RV8  & CC11). No complaints. One note: if you use the 60V DeWalt motor and select a speed above “1” you better have your track shoes on….after the tires hook up to the floor.

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5 of 5 Works great September 27, 2022
Reviewer: Brian Andersen from South Jordan, UT United States  
This tug works as advertised. Going up or down small inclines with small bumps are no problem. My airplane has a very low tail and the original tug wouldn't fit under it. The company was very responsive and sent me a new part. It works great now.

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4 of 5 Minimax tug - RV-8 August 31, 2022
Reviewer: Galen Killam from Appleton, WI United States  
Outside of some communication issues about pick up at EAA, I was able to get the tug sent to my house in a few days.  However, in the essence of speed of shipping, the charger for the battery was not included in the original shipment.  It was sent a few days later.  The tail wheel plate on the tug was bent up in the corner when I got it, rather than ask for a replacement, I just bent it back.  It has a slight blemish that will wear away over time.  Quality control on shipping could be improved for sure.  Since the tug has been in service, it has worked well, no further complaints.  Beyond the initial issues, I would recommend this tug for RV tail draggers.

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1 of 5 Totally Unsuitable for Baby Bush wheels April 27, 2022
Reviewer: Anonymous Person from Madison, AL United States  
Sales department said this product would work with a Baby Bush Wheel (BW) tail wheel.  Issues: The front plate that the tail wheel rests on is 4.5 inches; the lower right corner is intentionally bent up to help prevent the wheel from sliding off. This causes the tail wheel to rest on the bent portion which, by the way is sharp. This bent portion strikes the tail wheel dead in the middle which would potentially end up puncturing it. Had a welder modify the "shelf". Then had to order the hub adaptors and 25lb plates as I could not get traction on my hangar floor which is not polished or painted.  Also, make sure your hangar does not have lip or raised edge at the door. My bifold entrance has a 3/8 inch raised edge. The Boss will not pass over it unless I put my weight on it in addition to holding pedal down at the same time. With the modification, hub adaptors, and weights, the cost was close enough that a Best Tug Alpha model would have a better option ... with none of the problems.<br>
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MINIMAX TEAM- Randy, per our email on 3-7-22 we told you, "We can make the adjustment if you want to send the lifting arm back to us".  We are more than willing to work with you on this.  We pride ourselves on customer service and apologize that you had this work performed by someone else with no further communication with us.

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