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03/02/2025
06:06AM Meridian
Tug Cypress,
TX United States Gave
Minimax the dimensions and they made some custom forks. Everything fit and
worked beautifully. For all you Meridian owners, I was the Guinea Pig and you
will love the product. 02/06/2025
02:05PM Excellent
product O
Fallon, MO United States Received
the rug in record time. Assembly was easy and operation straightforward. Quick
to answer any technical questions. Highly recommend their tug!
01/03/2025
11:02PM Minimax
Tug - SR22 Custer,
SD United States I just
purchased the Minimax Tug and have been very impressed with its power and
maneuverability. It pushes my Cirrus up a small incline and over hangar door
rails with relative ease. Still early in my use, but thus far very pleased with
it’s performance.
12/26/2024
12:48PM Piper
Wheel Pants - Excellent purchase - Could not be more pleased Corpus
Christi and Waco, TX United States Bought
the Piper (wheel pants) tug to help with the PA 28-235 as I transition from
KCRP to KACT. Prompt delivery and well packed. Construction is solid. Parts fit
well. It is an attractive unit. Assembly is relatively simple. Read the
instructions several times and watch the videos. Brandon is available by email
(24/7) to assist. Proper tire pressures cannot be emphasized enough-both the
tug and aircraft. The first time I used the tug-I could barely budge the
airplane. Tire pressures were super low due to temps dropping to the 30s.
Aired-up tires and the tug pushed and pulled with ease. There is a definite
learning-curve but with practice you will learn the dance. One trick-use light
'trigger'' pressure on the drill when starting your push/pull. This virtually
eliminates the initial jump and traction issues. This little unit develops a
lot of torque so go slowly. Again thanks Brandon for the help. I absolutely
recommend the Minimax Tug for quality, utility, and product support.
12/19/2024
12:51PM Great
transaction Richfield,
OH United States The
product arrived on schedule. It was packaged well and received in good
condition. The kit was complete. The assembly video was concise and easy to
follow. The product itself it terrific. I'm really happy with the purchase and will
recommend your company to other aircraft owners.
12/17/2024
04:15PM Tail
Dragger Attachment New
Market, AL United States The
sales and service was excellent. I already have a Twin Comanche MiniMax tug and
was provided all the information and parts to use the drill and upper
connection on the tail dragger tug. All arrived in good shape and works as
advertised. Excellent purchase experience.
Lancair
ES Great Tug - Great Service Summerfield,
NC United States Purchased
a tug for my Lancair ES. Great quality and easy to assemble. The non-adjustable
forks with just a bit too large of a gap for my adapter and worked with Brandon
to have a smaller gap fork assembly made. It was shipped and received within a
week of the support call! 10/25/2024
08:56PM Very
helpful getting my tug up & running Bowling
Green, KY United States The
staff was very knowledgable and helpful getting me the parts I needed to get my
tug functioning. Parts were delivered quickly. 10/25/2024
07:28PM RANS
S21 Medina,
OH United States Great
tug. Works perfectly for my RANS S21. Highly recommend. 10/12/2024
05:25PM Cessna
182 North
Bend, OR United States This
little tug does a decent job when it finally starts moving my Skylane. Once I
get it to grip the concrete it moves the plane adequately out of the hangar.
Engaging the tug on the asphalt to return to hangar bay it does a great job.
This tug sure is a lifesaver. taking the plane out of hangar and returning
without the tug was not a one person job. Now it is! 10/06/2024
02:02PM Minimax
for Cessna 337 Skymaster Horseshoe
Bay, TX United States I
purchased this in December 2023 but did not have a chance to use it until
September of 2024. It has plenty of power to move the plane around on level
ground. The tug was purchased to use in a secondary hanger which has a less
than friendly entrance because of the height of the hanger door rails. We have
boards to fill the gap between the door rails so we don't stop between them but
again a less than friendly entrance. The tug needed a little push but made it
over into the hanger. I recommend the remote easy lock and speedy mover. 09/18/2024
01:04PM Boss
Tug - Best Customer Service in the World! Hamburg,
NJ I can
not say enough about this company and their outstanding customer service. I
would give it 10 Stars if that were an option! In short, I had a small issue
with my Boss, and Brandon went out of his way to fix my problem. In my opinion,
you can't go wrong buying from this company. 09/18/2024
10:05AM EASYLock
Mechanism Kalamazoo,
MI United States Unit
does not fully open with the snow tire option that I have. The lever hits
the OD of the tire before fully opening. 08/12/2024
12:38PM Piper
Retract ANTHONY,
NM United States After
some confusion with the website I called customer service and got all my
questions answered. Tug works great! 07/16/2024
08:22AM Cirrus Versailles,
KY United States After
reading a few negative reviews about the Minimax Tug, I was skeptical of its
value and performance. I have previously owned another brand of electric towbar
powered with a 20 Volt drill. I purchased the Minimax brand specifically
because there are no chains or other moving parts that can damage the nose gear
fairing. I have discovered that the Minimax is a robust tug and has performed
better than I expected. I purchased the additional stainless steel T-bolt clamp
which I have not needed. The extension handle is a must have accessory. The
tarmac leading into my Hangar has a slight uphill grade and the Minimax tug
pushes my SR22 effortlessly even with full fuel on board. The trigger on the
Dewalt drill has perfect sensitivity for slowly maneuvering the tug into
position. Purchasing some traction tape for a slippery hangar floor is a must.
I do not feel that adding additional weights to the Minimax tug wheels will add
value for traction.
CTLS
Tug Kennesaw,
GA United States I
received the CTLS tug a few days ago and it works perfectly. I managed to tear
up my back pushing the airplane uphill into the hangar. The tug does all this
for me. Also one of the great features is the ability to slow the tug down to a
crawl by varying the pressure on the trigger. We have two airplanes in this
hangar so precision is a necessity. 05/28/2024
01:24PM Mooney
Tug SAN
FRANCISCO, CA United States I am
very happy with the mini max tug, it was getting difficult to move the plane by
myself and this makes it super easy to reposition the plane as needed. Simple
to assemble and use. It is also small enough to store it in the plane so i do
not need to leave it at the tie down. I heartily recommend the tug. 05/22/2024
10:42PM My new
Taildragger tug San
Ramon, CA United States I
received this quite quickly. The assembly video was really well done. The unit
works quite well. My only issue was getting the thing adjusted for my
tailwheel. Once done, no issues. The support was outstanding. 05/17/2024
05:22PM Cessna
182 Excellent tug. Does the job well! Miami,
FL United States Easy
and fast to put together. Works great with my Cessna 182. I hace a somewhat
steep incline in front of my hangar and the tug works very weel uphill. Way
much powerfull than the older version. 05/01/2024
12:11PM The
Boss Tug GREAT Washougal,
WA United States I have
a peculiar situation with my hangar having a very, I mean very narrow taxiway
without much room to maneuver. The only way to get in/out is with sharp turns
and a brief encounter with grass/dirt. I have tried 3 other tug brands and they
all failed the mission. I love my Boss Minimax and move my airplane with
confidence. My good friend just had a manual tow bar break off which sent him
sprawling on the cement floor and barely avoiding a serious head injury. My new
MiniMax is so much safer. Can’t put a price on
that! 04/16/2024
12:34PM Cessna
172M Sandersville,
GA United States The
Drill Tug worked fantastic in moving my 172 around. I have to push it up a
slight hill backward and it has no problem moving it right along. 04/05/2024
02:28PM RV9A
Great Tug Peyton,
CO United States Received
the tug within a week of placing my order. It was easy to assemble with the
detailed directions provided. It was clear that it was already set up to work
with my RV9A every thing fit perfectly. Had a little problem with the bushings
on the tow pins on the RV9A which were the wrong size. I contacted Brandon at
Minimax and he quickly sent me the correct bushings. Great customer service and
a really great product. 03/13/2024
09:30PM Piper
Retract Bankstown,
NSW Australia Brandon
is the best! I had my order with the wrong adapter selected but he helped me
with the correct adapter shipped to me at no additional cost. Great tug, great
service, lightning fast delivery!
RV8A
Mover Harrogate,
North Yorkshire United Kingdom Just
got our Minimax Tug for the RV8A. After putting it together (easy job) it has
made moving our aeroplane very simple and in particular up a slight slope into
the hangar. Great piece of kit.
Beechcraft
Sierrra/Muskateer - Works very well. Great product Support Ontario
Canada Easy to
assemble and does the job. Make sure you apply a bit of pressure to ensure
traction. My hangar has a slight uphill slope and this tug handles it without
any problems, even in winter. A small part was damaged in shipment and they
shipped me a replacement in under three days. Highly recommend. 01/31/2024
12:57PM RV-8A
Tug Wauseon,
OH United States Solid
piece of equipment. Moves my RV very easily. Assembly is not too difficult.
Will definitely save engine starts as I will be able to tow my plane to and
from the fuel pit. Would definitely recommend if you are tired of dragging your
plane around by hand.
Awesome Eagle
River, AK United States I was
having trouble getting my cub back in the hanger after it started snowing.
Bought the tug and now it is not a problem. I have the longer handle and
regular tires. Just wonderful. 12/12/2023
05:48PM MiniMax
Tug Eugene,
OR United States Nice
product. I have 2 of them 07/14/2023
02:42PM 177RG
Tug Lewisville,
TX United States Works
great and is just perfect for our Cardinal. Tight tolerances on both wingtips,
so need the ease of use. 07/12/2023
09:08AM Outstanding
Product and Support Canada After
researching many aircraft tugs, we landed on MiniMaxTugs as the best in the
market. Placing the order was a breeze - and within minutes - Brandon from
MiniMaxTugs - wrote back personally to confirm the order and shipment. The
MiniMaxTug product is rock-solid and performs magnificently. It provides
precision control when moving the aircraft and you can tell it was designed,
engineered, and constructed with brilliant thought. We are totally happy with
this product and we highly recommend it .
06/27/2023
04:22PM Nice
upgrade – handle extension Hamilton,
NY United States Got
tired of bending over to attach the nose fork on my Grumman. The extension
works great. 06/15/2023
03:45PM Excellent
Addition Kingwood,
TX United States I had
had my Tiger for 5 years and used the manual tow bar without too much trouble
until recently where I have another aircraft in my hangar. Because of the tight
space and the slight uphill slope getting into the hangar the minimax was the
perfect solution. the quality of the unit was excellent and it handles the job
of moving the aircraft into tight spaces much easier. I would recommend the
minimax to anyone who wanted a budget friendly solution.
05/06/2023
08:42AM Cessna
172 miniMax Wheel pants adapter Louisville,
KY United States I
purchased the item and they shipped the same day. The mount fit my strut
adapter like glove. Great product 04/25/2023
02:14AM Minimax
for 182 w/wheel pants Pittstown,
NJ United States Received
in timely manner and was impressed with both the design and quality of the
product. I called with a couple of questions, received prompt response. I also
ordered the speedy mover option which I would highly recommend! Overall I am
very pleased with the product. 04/14/2023
05:48PM Great
tug for Archer II with wheel pants SIOUX
CITY, IA United States Have a
small lip going into my hangar as well as a 3 degree or so incline of the slab
going up to the door, making it a good workout to push the Archer in by hand,
especially in the winter when things are cold and stiff.. Purchased the Minimax
tug, for Piper with wheel pants, and it works very well.
It’s a breeze to pull the plane out and push it
back in. Got the 60V Dewalt drill kit. Plenty of power and easy to secure to
plane and detach. I am very glad I pulled the trigger and bought this instead
of pulling my back! Highly recommend! 03/20/2023
08:17AM Ercoupe
tug Creston,
OH United States Very
well and sturdy built unit that moves the plane with ease. Company is easy to
work with and delivers what they say when they say. And the only important part
is would I buy it again? ABSOLUTELY! This is a nice tug. I made some poor
choices and needed a replacement part. One phone call and got the parts I
needed.
02/07/2023
01:15PM Excellent
Tug for a Lancair Gold
Hill, NC The
connection mechanism is simple and perfect for the Lancair 320, requiring no
modification whatsoever. Just pull the locking pin (knob) up and swing the attachment
arm open to connect it to the tow plate. Assemble the tug by pushing the drive
shaft up the torque tube just far enough to permit engagement by the drill.
Secure it to the drill and then push the drill/drive shaft back into torque
tube and tighten the upper clamp to secure the drill. Then push the drive shaft
to engage the lower drive. Only takes about ten minutes, once the process is
understood. 02/04/2023
05:08PM Excellent
quality Cedar
City, UT United States I am
impressed by the quality of materials and workmanship. My MiniMax tug attached
to the nose gear strut perfectly and easily. 02/04/2023
02:20PM MiniMax
Airplane Tug Arvada,
CO United States This
tug is perfect for what it is and it’s price point. I’m a small person with a
heavy plane and it makes the mobility of my aircraft easy! And customer service
is excellent! Highly recommended. 01/26/2023
06:58AM Works
great on Cessna 120 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.
12/20/2022
04:31AM Quick
respont to our inquiry Osaka,
Osaka Japan This is our first time to purchase at Minimax Aircraft Tug and they responded to our inquiry in a timely fashion. Highly recommended.
12/06/2022
04:30PM Cirrus
Minimax This is
my second Minimax for a second hangar. They have improved the design but there
are still issues with twisting of the shaft as the ring clamps just cant handle
the torque of the larger drill with bigger battery when turned to the
horizontal position. Considering the price of the other tugs for a Cirrus, this
is just a minor issue.
11/19/2022
12:15PM Windham,
NH United States The tug
appears to be designed and manufactured to a high degree of excellence. Ive
only used it a few times so far but it has done everything I expected. I would
wholeheartedly recommend the tug and min max to anyone. They were very
accommodating and helpful
11/15/2022
20:14 20
DeWalt MiniMax tug Ron
McRoy Fountain
Hills, AZ United States Delivered
on time, packed very well, got all the parts and instruction that I needed, and
working even better than I expected. 11/9/2022
15:35 helicopter
tug Walt
Spawr Lake
Havasu City, AZ United States good
quality and delivery 11/9/2022
10:14 Owner Scott
Koehn Orange
Beach, AL United States Works
great. Easy to assemble and easy to use 11/1/2022
21:59 Richard
Colon Grants
Pass, OR United States Handle
extension work after some installation issues. 11/1/2022
21:59 Richard
Colon Grants
Pass, OR United States Taildragger
attachment takes a little time to learn to use but is good. 10/18/2022
17:36 Replacement
Parts Ken Caledonia,
MI United States The
steel drive shaft failed due to an aggressive step up into the hanger.
Replacement parts were delivered promptly and for a reasonable price. Great
communication along the way. 10/18/2022
17:36 Great
Support Ken Caledonia,
MI United States Superior
communication to ensure I received the right part. Prompt delivery and good
installation instructions. 10/11/2022
15:16 Speedy
Mover is a great investment! Drain,
OR United States We
purchased the Speedy Mover to help us relocate our MiniMax tug from its resting
place in the hangar to the nose wheel of the plane on our frequent flights. It
was easy to install and it works as advertised. It's a back saver and nice
addition to the Minimax!
9/29/2022
20:49 RV-7A
Tug Jim
Kranich Colorado
Springs, CO United States Very
pleased with the product. Works as advertised. 9/29/2022
18:24 Handl
Extension Hendricks Jasper,
GA This
device made attaching and un-attaching the tug to the nosegear much easier.
9/29/2022
18:24 Training
Wheels Hendricks Jasper,
GA These
extra wheels completed the utility of the tug. No more falling over when
attaching and removing forks from nosegear. Plus stands up right when not in
use. Should be standard equipment
9/27/2022
11:30 Works
great Brian
Andersen 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.
9/1/2022
15:13 MiniMax
Rv8A Dilger,
Al Bakersfield,
CA United States Does a
good job, I would like to see the lugs on the fork be adjustable which would
make it a little easier to set up, also I think the small wheels should be
standard rather than an option
8/31/2022
17:00 Minimax
tug - RV-8 Galen
Killam 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.
8/6/2022
13:12 Its the
perfect little tug Culver,
IN United States When I
started doing research on what tug to buy for my Cherokee 180, everyone kept
telling me to look into the Minimax Tug because It’s the perfect little
tug. Well, I bought one. Yes it’s little but it packs a big
punch. I’m completely satisfied with
the product. It does exactly what I need
it to do. It’s a really well thought
out design coupled with high quality parts.
100 percent satisfied.
7/9/2022
10:28 Love
the Tug Kathryn
Reid North
Vancouver, BC Canada The tug
is a great product. Well built and
sturdy. Being in Canada, the shipping a
customs charges were a bit of a hit, but the tug was worth it since we can't
get them here in Canada.
7/8/2022
12:06 A great
solution to our back breaking problem! Kathryn
Reid North
Vancouver, BC Canada We are
a flying club with a hangar for our airplane that was impossible for one person
to push the plane back in. It has a
small lip at the doors and is a little uphill.
With the Minimax tug, getting it in solo is a breeze. We are very happy with this purchase. It takes a little practise to manoeuvre
smoothly but the learning curve is shallow and member orientation is quick.
6/8/2022
14:46 Cessna
177 Tug Mark
Romine Broken Arrow,
OK United States Easy
assembly. Handles the slope into my hangar with no trouble. Could not be
happier with my purchase.
5/24/2022
15:47 Great
tug, fast shipping/great customer service Patrick
Bailey Fort
Worth, TX United States The tug
is a quality product. Fit and finish are perfect. The tug arrived 3 days after
I ordered it. In that shipment the easy mover attachment was for a different
plane. I contacted the company and a new one was shipped out the next day. I
highly recommend this product and this company.
4/2/2022
9:29 Perfect
for my Grumman John
Fullerton Corpus
Christi, TX United States This is
the best match for my little AA1B.
3/30/2022
10:57 Good
Tug Gary
Howland Marysville,
KS United States My tug
is very good at attaching toad moving my Ercoupe. I have found the small roller wheels
attachment is really necessary to move the tug around.
3/1/2022
14:04 minimax
tug review steve
johnson 1B9 i have
two aircraft closely positioned in my hangar.
moving them breathtakingly close to each other by hand was scary. my friend nearby has a minimax; so, i
borrowed it for a few trials. i became
convinced. purchased the "heavy
duty" version and love it! i can
focus on the maneuvering without the strain of pushing or pulling the aircraft
in the hanger. worth the price in peace
of mind as well as vastly improved capability .
1/18/2022
8:38 Love it Dale
Heppe Lynn
Haven, FL United States We were
looking for something that would push our C-182 into our hangar that has a
slight incline. It was just to much for one person to push and this product did
the job perfectly. A little on the pricey side but if it holds up it will be
well worth the money.
12/6/2021
5:29 Col 350
tug Ora
Vorpe St.
Augustine, FL United States Excellent
product, very well constructed and very
robust.
12/2/2021
19:56 Great
company. James
Bruce Franklin,
TN United States Excellent
customer service who offered prompt solution regarding the tug.
12/1/2021
20:02 Works
great for both 182 and 206 Bedford,
MA United States Our
flying club has a Cessna 182 and 206 at KBED. The tug works great for pushing
and pulling both in and out of the hangars. Love the cordless ease. Definitely
get the Speedy Mover Wheels to help position it easier and quicker.
9/29/2021
19:54 Cessna
182 Tug with nose Pant Stephen
Humphries Raleigh,
NC United States From
the first contact I was assured of success with this tug. It is exactly what is
required and works like a dream using the slow drill trigger when maneuvering
in close quarters. I do recommend the unit .
9/23/2021
8:36 Drill
Driven Tug for Grumman Michael
Havertape lake
Alfred, FL United States Easy to
use, line up and connect. Ten times more
4/13/2021
12:37 Good,
reasonably priced but takes getting used to Worthington,
OH United States I
purchased the tug for my Cardinal RG. The experience was great. The owner was
very responsive in answering his phone and answering my questions and it
arrived when promised. Assembly was
pretty easy.
3/30/2021
14:09 Keep on
flying Piper
Pilot Bulverde,
TX United States This is
a great unit and I recommend to fellow senior pilots having difficulty getting
the plane out of the hangar. Sure does solve a problem.
1/22/2021
18:52 Quick
Repair Larry
Tatsch Princeton,
NJ United States Due to
a problem that was mostly my fault, I bent a part on my new Minimax. I called
Brandon, we troubleshot the problem and he quickly sent me a new part at no
charge. It's now reassembled and ready for me to use on my Tiger again - this
time correctly! Excellent customer support.
10/12/2020
12:46 2
Thumbs Up Christopher
Randleman,
NC United States My
partner in our Cherokee 140 is 5'2" and was unable to put the airplane
back in our hangar. This little tug has enabled her to fly when she wants to
now...and not have to wait for someone at the FBO to help her!!
8/25/2020
12:10 MiniMax
Cirrus Tug Robert
Richard Robert
Richard Naples,
FL United States Bought
2 of them actually, best bang for the buck. Great functionality overall, only
negative is it is a little slow walking it back to the hangar. They do have a
landing gear option to alleviate this for longer distance. Also great customer
support. Buy one, you'll love it!
8/25/2020
12:10 MiniMax
Cirrus Tug Robert
Richard Naples,
FL United States Bought
2 of them actually, best bang for the buck. Great functionality overall, only
negative is it is a little slow walking it back to the hangar. They do have a
landing gear option to alleviate this for longer distance. Also great customer
support. Buy one, you'll love it!
6/16/2020
12:10 Nice
little tug. Fast response to minor issue. MPB DAMMERON
VALLEY, UT United States Like
the tug. When I bought the airplane, the owner threw in his very cumbersome,
bulky tug. Functional but hard to use. The DA40 has a non caste ring nose wheel
and it’s tougher to push straight back than my old 172.
5/22/2020
15:49 Tug for
my Ercoupe Joe
Williams Grants
pass, OR United States Been
looking for an electric tug for my Coupe for some time. Found this one online.
4/4/2020
8:22 Minitug Jerry Browning Texarkana
, TX United States I like
it, but wish it were a little heavier
and more powerful
3/13/2020
19:24 Bart
Bernstein Yuma,
AZ United States The
Cirrus SR22 tug was received in the time projected time period. The
instructions were easy to follow, and assembly was accomplished in
approximately 90 minutes. The unit was sturdy and functioned as described. The
steering does require some practice however, as it is necessary to lift the
wheels off the ground to re direct the tug.
2/4/2020
8:57 GRUMMAN
AA5B KEN
KERKERING COLLEYVILLE,
TX United States WHAT A
GREAT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. I READ THE REVIEWS ONLINE CALLED BRANDON AT MINI MAX
AND GOT A FEW QUESTIONS ANSWERED AND ORDERED ONE. VERY FAST SHIPPING, IT
ARRIVED IN 5 DAYS. EASY TO ASSEMBLE, AND WORKS BETTER THAN I COULD HAVE HOPED.
I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT ONE YEARS AGO.
8/5/2018
11:48 Great
product and ingenious design G
McAnally Texas We
spoke while you were in Oshkosh about the pins needed to attach your tug to a
Lancair 4. Wanted to send you a picture to show you that it attached just as
you said it would and works great! This aircraft is pretty heavy at 3000lbs and
to pull around by hand can be daunting but your tug handles it with no problem.
The most impressive part about it is how easy and precise it turns. Great
product and ingenious design.
12/21/2017
10:57 Hello
Greg Jean-Francois Féchy,
VD Switzerland I just
received the tug.
10/5/2016
18:49 Thank
you David Hollister,
CA Hi,
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