418 East Kiracofe Avenue
Elida, Ohio 45807
800-874-4702
419-331-0371

  1. I have an airplane with wheel pants/fairings, can the Robotow fit my type of aircraft?
    • No. Unfortunately, the Robotow only works with aircraft that do not have wheel pants/fairings because we need to get the drive drum against the nose wheel of the aircraft.
  2. I have a tail dragger airplane and I want to hook the Robotow to it, is this possible?
    • No. The Robotow is not designed to move tail dragging aircraft but we are experimenting with a model designed to do so.
  3. Which size of Robotow do I need?
    • Currently, we really only have one size of Robotow that fits different aircraft by using different adapters made for that specific aircraft. The only size difference is the size of battery. Most pilots find the standard 5amp pack very sufficient to do the job. This pack will move a Baron over 600 feet on a single charge.
  4. My Robotow is probably 20 years old and I need parts for it. Can I get these parts from the factory for my old Robotow?
    • Maybe. We have had many different models that have been out for over 40 years and it gets harder and harder to get parts for the older models. Typically, we need a picture of your unit first then we will ask you to send it to us for repair if possible.
  5. When I use my Robotow in the rain the drive drum slips against the nose tire. Is there anything I can do to help this situation?
    • Yes. The first thing to try is to make sure the nose tire is properly inflated and that all grease or oil is removed from the drum. To clean the drum you can use bleach or alcohol on the rubber. Typically, the Robotow loses about 30% of its’ friction when the rubber becomes wet. Currently we are experimenting with new materials for the drum that will not lose any friction with wet surfaces.
  6. I have a lip in the concrete outside the hangar and I was wondering if there is a trick to getting the plane over this lip?
    • Yes. The best way to maneuver over an obstacle like this is to make sure the tires are properly inflated and to take the plane over one tire at a time working the plane in or out at a slight angle if possible.
  7. How long does the Robotow last?
    • Years and years with proper use. With regard to the new 28v Li-Ion battery, they have no memory issues. If the battery is fully depleted it takes about 45 minutes to charge. A single battery will move an average plane approximately 1000 feet. We recommend that you purchase an extra battery. The batteries are designed to withstand hundreds of charge cycles. The Robotow itself is built for heavy-duty use year after year. In fact, there are many Robotows that are 25 to 35 years old still in existence.
  8. My friend gave me his old Robotow and I wanted to know if it will fit my plane?
    • It depends on the type of plane you have. Many of the questions above tell you what kinds of planes we cannot fit. The first step is to locate the web page area that describes "plane adapters" and find the matching adapter for your type of plane. If it is not listed here it means we may not make an adapter or have not made yet for your plane. Please feel free to contact us for custom adapters and questions about your plane.
  9. Can my old Robotow be fitted with the non-slip drive drum used on your 18-volt millennium model?
    • No. The non-slip drive drum is designed for our 18-volt and 120-volt millennium models and cannot be retrofitted on our other models.