EZTow

The EZTow autonomous electric tractor has become the standard for zero-emission solutions covering a wide range of applications, from airport baggage handling to parts supply to assembly lines. EZTow is a joint venture between two industry leaders: ground support equipment manufacturer TLD and driverless technology provider EasyMile. It focuses on outdoor towing solutions. Its “EZTow” tow tractor can tow up to 20 tons (40,000 lbs) autonomously using a range of sensors and cameras with real-time processing to navigate complex outdoor environments. It is the most-deployed autonomous tow tractor globally. Since 2018, it has been used for indoor/outdoor operations in Europe, Asia and North America. This includes a number of major automotive manufacturing plants and logistics centers. It is also in use at major airports around the world for baggage handling and cargo operations.

Reduce expenditure & increase productivity

Ground Support Equipment, as many other industries, is experiencing a technological revolution with the development of Automation Systems, leading to driverless technologies and increased efficiencies. It is a fact that manpower in airport operations becomes a scarcity and that airports have the willingness to become greener. EZTow® is the solution to reduce operating costs to Airlines / Cargo companies and traffic congestion on Airports, while increasing productivity, in full compliance with airport regulations.

24/7 performance offers increased operational efficiencies

EZTow provides drawbar pull of 2000 daN (4,500 lbf) and operates on shared road in mixed traffic conditions without any requirement for infrastructure segregation. EZTow allows for various modes of operations, from manual to full driverless. The duty cycle of the unit is designed to sustain 24/7. EZTow comes with EasyMile fleet management system and APIs to interact with third party systems, enabling supervisory control. For more information visit ‘EZTow”