TOWUNIV Towbars

Multi‑Aircraft Towbars for Narrow‑ & Wide‑Body Fleets

TOWUNIV is the product family engineered to cover several aircraft types with one tool. High‑strength steel (or lightweight fly‑away aluminium) tubes, a 3‑inch rigid tow eye and a floating‑axle undercarriage give ground crews fast, accurate hook‑ups, while shear‑pin protection and a maintenance‑free hand pump meet the strictest OEM safety limits. Operators gain one platform that spans narrow‑ and wide‑body fleets, cuts tooling inventory and keeps spares, manuals and service common across the ramp.

Keyfeatures

High‑strength tube construction (steel or split‑aluminium fly‑away) for durability with low weight.

Revolving or fixed clamp‑type tow head with built‑in shear pins and retaining pin for push/pull & torque safety.

3‑inch rigid tow eye fits standard tractors; optional revolving/buffered eye available.

Hydraulically height‑adjustable undercarriage with floating axle and pneumatic tyres for quick, mis‑alignment‑free coupling.

Maintenance‑free hand‑pump with spring & dead‑man circuit for safe, precise lowering.

Spare shear‑pin holder on the tube keeps four pins ready for rapid change‑out.

Skydrol‑resistant paint & OEM labelling ensure long life and clear fleet allocation.

Highlights

Narrow‑body: A220, A318 – A321 (incl. NEO/LR/XLR), B737 Classic/NG/MAX, C919, MC‑21, SSJ‑100.

Wide‑body: A330/340/350 families, B767, B777‑200 – ‑9, B787‑8/‑9/‑10, DC‑10‑30/‑40 & MD‑11.

Regional/Biz: Embraer E190‑E2/ E195‑E2 via split‑tube TOWUNIV9.

Application Cases

Routine pushback & towing for mixed narrow‑ and wide‑body stands.

AOG / fly‑away recovery—lightweight bars stow in cargo holds for remote dispatch.

MRO hangar operations where one bar must service multiple fleet types.

Lease return & demonstration flights—universal fit avoids sourcing dedicated bars at each stop.

Training & standardisation—common controls and spares streamline ramp‑staff instruction.

Configuration Options

Safety & Operational Enhancements

Shear pins for push/pull + torque with retaining pin for maximum safety.

Shear‑pin values set to the lowest OEM limit across covered types.

Mobility & Positioning

Hydraulically height‑adjustable undercarriage with floating axle absorbs lateral mis‑alignment.

Pneumatic high‑performance tyres for smooth, long‑distance towing.

Revolving tow head (TOWUNIV3/7) or fixed head (TOWUNIV4/5/6/8) to match fleet mix.

Service & Lifecycle

Maintenance‑free hand pump; exchange‑service for refurbished units.

10‑year spare‑parts availability and on‑site service support from HYDRO.

Fly‑Away Options

TOWUNIV5F short 2 m bar with auxiliary wheel for B777/B787 missions.

TOWUNIV9S three‑piece aluminium bar for A320‑family & Embraer E2 recovery kits.

Why RH Aero?

RH Aero supplies TOWUNIV bars off‑the‑shelf or custom‑configured, ships spare pins and pumps worldwide 24/7, and backs every bar with expert integration support—giving operators one dependable partner to keep mixed fleets moving safely and on schedule.