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Towing and Carrying Solutions

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Helitowcart is a leading provider of intelligent helicopter handling equipment and practical accessories. Specializing in towing and carrying solutions, they offer a wide range of products designed to enhance efficiency, safety, and comfort for helicopter operators worldwide. With over 1,300 units in operation globally, Helitowcart is known for its reliable, versatile solutions and long-term customer support, serving a diverse range of helicopter types and addressing specific needs through innovative accessories. Available through Cantherm Distributors.

Heli Carrier – Light Duty V900 Series

A compact, narrow-width helicopter mover built for private owners and small operators who need to shift light helicopters like the AS350, B206B, EC120, and Robinsons without extra hands. It attaches at the skid wheel pins and uses counterweight arms to balance the aircraft as it lifts, so one person can move it silently and precisely, even in a tight private hangar.

  • Tiller handle steering delivers smooth, silent, delicate handling with a 75° turning radius
  • Lifts up to 8″, giving 6″ of ground clearance, and can be partially raised for low hangar doors
  • Three-point ground contact keeps traction steady on uneven terrain
  • Switches between AS350, B206B, B206L, EC120, MD500, and R44/R66 attachment hooks without tools
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Heli Carrier – Skidded Helicopters (V1000 Series)

Built for operators who need serious power in tough working environments, the Heavy Duty Heli Carrier lets one person handle bigger skidded helicopters safely and efficiently, at any hour, without needing extra ground crew. It’s designed to reduce injury risk and protect aircraft while manoeuvring precisely through crowded hangars.

  • Enables true single-person helicopter handling, cutting labor costs and scheduling friction
  • Removes the physical strain and injury risk of manual ground handling
  • Delivers precise, swift positioning even in packed hangar spaces
  • Available with a UH-72 and EMS-specific package

Heli Carrier – Wheeled Helicopters (V1060 Series)

Designed to tow and lift wheeled helicopters by the nose wheel, this carrier handles over 35 helicopter types as well as aircraft like the King Air and light jets. It scales up to serious capacity while still offering the tight-radius manoeuvring needed for precision hangaring.

  • Tows up to 30,000 lbs, lifts up to 7,500 lbs at the nose, and pulls up to 2,000 lbs
  • “Combi” models let one unit handle both skidded and wheeled helicopters
  • Remote control option available, ideal for tailwheel aircraft like the S-61 and UH-60 Blackhawk
  • 3-point ground contact and 6″ clearance keep it stable on uneven terrain, with marine coating and crane hook options for offshore use
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Intelligent Control

The Helitowcart is equipped with a high-quality electronic controller that ensures precise operation and long-term reliability. The system impeccably manages acceleration and deceleration, providing safe and efficient helicopter handling even in crowded hangars.

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Battery Powered

The Helitowcart is battery-operated, offering a clean, silent, and fume-free solution for hangar personnel. With a long battery life between charges, it uses readily available 12-volt deep cycle batteries worldwide. The automatic battery charger is designed for both 115V and 230V systems and can be left unattended during charging.

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Integral Traction

The Helitowcart features independent traction wheels, each powered by its own motor for exceptional performance. The V301 model includes a de-rated gear mechanism that multiplies torque, delivering powerful traction even in challenging conditions.

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Smooth Ride on Pneumatics

Equipped with pneumatic wheels, the Helitowcart offers a smooth ride over pebbles, hangar rails, and uneven surfaces. The large, wide tires can be fitted with winter cables for tough winter conditions, while the pneumatic wheels enhance traction and stability, making the Helitowcart reliable in all environments.

Tow Carts Design

Tow Carts – Light

A quiet, battery-powered towing solution built for the delicate work of moving helicopters in and out of hangars, especially popular with Robinson operators thanks to the AT44 attachment block. The operator hooks up, lifts the nose slightly, and drives the helicopter forward or backward with total control.

  • Fume-free, silent battery operation with a long runtime between charges and an automatic charger
  • Independent motor on each traction wheel for strong, reliable pulling power
  • Pneumatic tires smooth out rides over gravel, hangar rails, and broken tarmac, with optional winter cables
  • High-quality electronic controller gives precise, well-controlled acceleration and deceleration

Tow Carts – Universal (V600 Series)

A more powerful towing platform with a built-in electric jack, designed for operators who need extra lifting capacity and flexibility across a wider range of helicopters, including compact models made to travel on board the aircraft itself.

  • Paired traction wheels transfer power automatically if one wheel loses ground contact, keeping traction consistent
  • Built-in 300W electric jack with an adjustable head lifts and positions the attachment system precisely
  • Joystick controller manages direction, speed, and battery level, and includes troubleshooting guidance
  • V614 model is compact enough to fit inside a B205 for remote-base operations

Towbars

An affordable way to move a helicopter using an existing vehicle instead of a dedicated powered cart. Available in a universal model for light turbine helicopters and a dedicated model for Robinsons, both with a foldable handle for manual use.

  • Foldable handle allows manual towing or vehicle-coupled towing, and folds flat for storage
  • Compatible with Airbus, Bell, B206B/L, B407, AS350, H120/H130, Robinsons, and Enstroms (universal model)
  • Multiple coupler options, including 2″ and 1-7/8″ trailer couplers and an O-ring coupler for airport tugs
  • Dedicated Robinson towbar works with a tractor, golf cart, or by hand

Wheels for Robinson

A range of ground-handling wheels purpose-built for Robinson helicopters (R22, R44, R66), designed for durability and easy maintenance across all terrain and weather conditions.

  • Single wheels are the most popular option, adjustable to two heights to clear obstacles
  • Dual wheels spread the helicopter’s weight across four tires, ideal for loaded aircraft or rough terrain
  • Pod/basket wheels feature an extra-long support pin to reach the skid when a pod or basket is installed
  • Options include gel-filled tires and a wheel rack for tidy hangar storage

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