Goldhofer

Aircraft Tractors and Aircraft Recovery Systems

Goldhofer and Schopf specialise in Aircraft Tractors and Aircraft Recovery Systems.

What originally started as a forge in 1705 is now a global company with outstanding experience and powers of innovation. We work every day to develop extremely robust and intelligent solutions for on- and off-road heavy-duty and oversized cargo haulage and airport operations. We also have an impressive international reputation for effective solutions in the challenging field of multi-modal transportation. Our uncompromising commitment to practical vehicle design is combined with the highest standards of production and customer-oriented sales and service. The result are vehicles that are finely tuned for your purpose. Production based on the highest technological standards for extremely economical and highly reliable operation.

No matter how long and heavy the load or how complicated the job, we keep things moving.

For generations, the Goldhofer and Schopf brands have maintained their standing as quality leaders in the face of global competition. Our driving force is to consolidate this position at a time of global economic challenges and our overriding objective to guarantee a strong future for the company and our employees.

Today, in plants occupying over 100,000 square meters of grounds in Memmingen and Ostfildern, more than 700 employees produce vehicles for payloads ranging between 20 and over 10,000 tons. By 2014 we had delivered more than 35,000 vehicles to over 160 countries. We are top performers and global operators. Together we are strong and have a powerful history. We are Goldhofer and Schopf – The Original.

Aircraft Tow Tractors

We supply aircraft tow tractors to suit airport environments anywhere in the world. Our tractors are doing a great job everywhere – including in hot climates, at high altitudes and in freezing temperatures.

Our tractors are designed with extreme weather and operating conditions in mind. From our baby F59 to our heavyweight F396, Schopf aircraft tow tractors support military and civil aviation all around the globe.

Features:

Safe and reliable
Lowest operating costs on the market
Highest resale value
Continuous series production for maximum reliability and availability
Excellent accessibility of all components for easy maintenance
Permanent 4-wheel drive for perfect traction
Exchangeable ballast weights for outstanding flexibility
Cabin with all-round vision for safe working

Towbarless Aircraft Tractors

Continuous airport growth, high daily air-traffic volumes and increasing aircraft type variation are a constant challenge for logistics operations at today’s airports.

Goldhofer’s towbarless aircraft tractors are a big help – with safe, economical and particularly fast and flexible movement of the aircraft on the ground.

Features:

Safe and reliable
Made in Germany
Reputable brand components for the highest in-service rate
High aircraft compatibility, maximum flexibility
For all apron work (from push-back to high-speed towing)
Fewer tow tractors for handling more types of aircraft
High resale value; low operating, maintenance and process costs
Unique hydrostatic drive for moving aircraft on the ground at up to 32 km/h – without compromising safety
Ergonomic driver’s cab with 180° pivoting seat for best possible view
Nose gear engaged and raised by the maintenance-free pickup system in record time

Air Cargo Solutions

Our name is synonymous with leading technology made in Germany. Whatever your choice – Hybrid, PowerHybrid or Diesel – with Schopf transporters and tractors, you can be sure of having the most suitable and economical solution for almost every situation.

Customers from all over Europe place their trust in our products with their outstanding reputation for quality and reliability combined with low operating costs. When are you going to join them?

Features:

Safe and reliable
Best performance of all hybrids at maximum speed
Kessler drive axle for outstanding reliability
World market leader with over 800 tractors sold
Disk brakes on front and rear axles for maximum braking power
Hydrostatic drive
Spacious and highly ergonomic cab
Harmonized design of the complete train
Low COG and 1,600mm width for max. tilt angle

Aircraft Recovery Transport System

Every second counts: In an airport emergency there is no room for mistakes. For such eventualities, Goldhofer – in close collaboration with international recovery specialists – has developed ARTS (Aircraft Recovery Transport System) and in the process become the global technology leader in this market segment.

The rugged ARTS systems combine quality engineering with efficiency and flexibility. In an emergency, you can rely on a high-grade system tailored to your individual requirements.

Features:

Safe and reliable
Transportation of individual modules in a B747 cargo aircraft
Easy and safe handling
Low maintenance costs
Rapid deployment, runways quickly cleared
Towing by truck or aircraft tow tractor
Compatible with self-propelled heavy-duty modular transporters
Wide range of combinations available
For all aircraft up to the A380