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Wheel Pants
Highest quality, TURN KEY TUG!
Includes: Drill, Battery, and Charger
List Price: $1,899.95
Our Price: $1,799.95
Savings: $100.00

Price with Selected Options: $1,799.95


Availability: Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Weeks
Product Code: 012PIPER(WP)


Piper Tow Plate: 		[Add $53.00]. Provides additional 7/8" vertical clearance from fairing for tow pin locks.

Extra 20v Battery: 		[Add $49.95]EXTRA Dewalt 20V battery

Speedy mover: 		[Add $109.95]Many customers say this is a MUST HAVE. Allows you to move your tug without using battery power. Also keeps the tug in an upright position when it is not in use. -- Click Here to see the Speedy Mover

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 $49.95]Provides an additional year of warranty. -- Click Here to View Warranty

Wheel Weight Hubs: 		[Add $89.95]. Wheel weight hubs for installation of 2- 25 lb. cast iron weights. Weights NOT included. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE WEIGHTS THAT FIT OUR HUBS

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.

Traction tape: 		[Add $28.00]. For gaining initial traction on smooth concrete or epoxy painted floors.

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 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
 
This tug ships with a 20V Dewalt power system including drill, battery, and charger. If you want more power, the 60 Volt Dewalt power system must be purchased as an option.

This tug works on PA-28 and PA-32 fixed gear aircraft

Cherokee Six, Archer, Dakota, 235, and fixed gear Saratoga require the 60 Volt Dewalt power system found above in the "Product Options".

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


NOTE:
Some tow plates are located very close to the nose gear fairing. Attach your hand tow bar to tow plate letting it rest atop the fairing. Viewing from the side, note if tow bar handle is above or below a visual level line from tow plate. If level or above, you must purchase the tow plate in the "Product Options" above for fairing clearance and optimal towing performance. If below level, it isn't necessary .


Piper Wheel Pants Tug on a Cherokee Six
Speedy Mover
Piper Wheel Pants
Features
Powerful
All steel, alloy construction
Trouble free design
Powder coated paint for durability
Simple Knock-Down design for easy transport
Three speed power unit (Dewalt only)
Automatic brake
Built-in rheostat
Built-in light (Dewalt only)
Net weight 56 lbs (25.4 kgs)
Worm gear drive for efficient power transfer
Enclosed 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: 40
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5 of 5 Great Service!! September 4, 2026
Reviewer: 235 Driver from Slidell, LA, LA United States  
Everything as promised, Service after the Sale. I strongly recommend Mini Max

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5 of 5 Perfect design for my Piper Archer August 28, 2026
Reviewer: Dan Sweeny from Parrish, FL United States  
This Minimax tug works perfectly. Right out of the box, the quality build is evident and assembly was simple. My first time using it probably saved me from another problem as well. I hooked the tug up to the flange above the front wheel pant, activated the reverse switch and the wheels wouldn't produce enough traction to move the airplane. I hadn't done my preflight yet because I was anxious to try out the tug. It didn't take long to figure out why I was not getting enough traction to move the plane. Both main tires were slightly low on pressure which caused the tongue of the tug to rest lower and forcing the tug tires to raise up slightly, enough to degrade the traction capability. Once the tire pressure on the mains was brought up to normal, the tug worked perfectly. Money well spent, I only wish I would have bought my Minimax tug years earlier and I'm glad to have found them at Oshkosh this year.

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5 of 5 Piper Wheel pants tug June 3, 2026
Reviewer: Chon Dareing from San Antonio, TX United States  
I highly recommend this Tug! The quality is exceptional, with durable materials and excellent craftsmanship. It’s intuitive and easy to use, making every task effortless. After using it for several weeks, I can confidently say it consistently exceeds expectations

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5 of 5 Minimax Tug February 27, 2026
Reviewer: Robert Musselwhite from Litchfield Park, AZ United States  
This tug makes getting my Cherokee 180 back into the hangar precisely and over the rise a breeze.

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4 of 5 Good Value for a lite-duty Tug January 6, 2026
Reviewer: Brian White from Lewes, DE United States  
Purchased to aid in pushing our Saratoga back into the hangar.  My partners are both over 70 and I cannot abide having one of them slip and fall pushing back, especially in inclement weather.

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