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.
In and out of the hangar in a flash. Thanks for your quick responses.

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
convenient to use than the other brand that I had. Default drill has plenty of power and I was surprised how quickly it can move my plane.

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.
It took some tweaks to get it to work. It takes a bit of muscle to hook up to the nosewheel, and I had to play with the tightness of the bolts holding the arms to hit the spot where I can move the arms to engage the wheel, but they were tight enough not to fall back out.
Using it had a learning curve. If you started at high power, you just spun the wheels. If I started at low power and then sped the drill up as the plane started to roll, it worked well. I have a lip between the driveway and my hangar floor, and I have to be sure to get a "running start" to make it over the lip. Applying friction tape to the epoxy enamel paint on the floor in front of the nosewheel prevented wheelspin.
On the whole it was a good value for the money and works well once you understand how to use it.

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.
NOTE, the turn radius is not as tight as with the hand pull so you will need to struggle a little if the space is tight but still worth the price. The "$100 burger" is still in reach for us older pilots.

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.
The shipment was missing the hardware pack, so I left a message on a Sunday and got a same day response. They shipped it out on Monday.
Assembly was pretty easy, even with a broken collarbone. Tug is pretty light and easy to use. . I did not get the wheel weights but it works just fine without them

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.
After a few questions back and forth I ordered it. The customer service was excellent. Very helpful. The product is beautifully constructed in the USA. I’m using it and it is saving my bad back! Great product, great service.

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.
Overall, I am very pleased with the unit, and it easily pushes the aircraft up a shallow incline into the hanger.

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.

One other thing that I think is important to mention. I have another tug at another location that cost almost twice what I paid for yours and it is so heavy I cannot pick it up and move it by myself. Transporting that other tug to another airport has always been a major concern for that reason. That’s not the case with this tug at all. Thanks for all your help.

12/21/2017 10:57

Hello Greg

Jean-Francois

Féchy, VD Switzerland

I just received the tug.
It is great. thank you.
Have a nice week end.
Best regards.

10/5/2016 18:49

Thank you

David

Hollister, CA

Hi,

I received this tow today and was quite pleased.

The first thing I noticed was the quality of build, solid.
I tried it on the 182 and while I expected some wheel slip, it is manageable, and steerable with a few minutes practice.
The tow bar engages the fork solidly.
After playing with this moving the plane in and out of the hanger a few times, I returned the battery to the charger and it was still green. I did a bit more steering practice, returned the battery to the charger, and it was finally indicating down one notch and charging. So battery endurance is awesome. Whiners abound over its limitations; seems most if not all manufacturers but you have stopped producing this type. I do want to keep my wheel pant on, and you were the only one I could easily find that still offered this solution. You have built a solid unit, more so than I expected, and wanted you to know there are people out here that do appreciate the utility it provides.

Thank you!

Sincerely - David