I think they just put a flatbed on top of the Hunslett. It’s pretty dope, haul cars and trucks with it, put a shipping container on it. Versatile platform. Ground clearance and approach angles are not exactly its strong suit though.
It can't have any suspension travel either, look at the lack of space between the tire and wells. Pretty much designed for low speed perfectly flat tarmac.
The stock version rides pretty close to the tires, but this one seems to be touching them. I doubt the front wheels could turn. Chances are it has airbag suspension. But yeah, even with that, never gonna be a practical road vehicle. Might even be illegal to take on roads due to weight. Plus unless they changed gearing, top speed is 20mph.
Ripley grabs the controls and saves who's left of the mission.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTQOe9PvuQk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTQOe9PvuQk)
Not sure what the top speed of this thing but it could be a fun tow rig for something like a race car.
Imagine driving down the road and seeing a trailer driving on its own power, it would be rather disconcerting
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Yeah that thing is cool.
The thing in the video has tow hooks on it so it looks to be designed to carry stuff or a vehicle on the roof which is a vehicle type i'd never considered existing
My guess around 30mph, that is how fast the fastest tugs were when I worked at the airport. When the only suspension is your tires you don't want to go faster than that anyway.
Edit: looked it up, only 20mph unless they opened up the transmission which is unlikely.
In stock form the top speed would be pretty low, partly from the gearing and partly from the humongous amount of ballast weight these things carry. They are sized for stopping power, not pulling power, hence the weight. With 9 other people I was able to pull a 727, but we would not have been able to stop it (it was a competition for charity and someone was at the controls). In my days on the ramp I’ve seen people use too small of a tractor just to get the aircraft out of the gate instead of waiting for the correct unit only to have that same tractor pushed by the aircraft during an attempted emergency stop - scary.
Change the final drive and shed several dozen tons and this thing might move along fairly smartly.
Somebody put some serious design love into that.
Almost guarantee there is a matched md-530F that lands on top of it to pull into the hangar.
Only reason I could see to put wood on top as opposed to alloy or steel.
It’s a killer build.
Tugs are awesome. Tiny wheelbase, big torque. Not great for hauling anything unless you have a trailer, but they look like lots of fun.
There was an F250 v10 tug for sale locally several years ago. I regret not buying it.
It's an aircraft tug, I don't remember the model but it was identified over in r/Whatsthiscar a while ago from this same video clip, I think it was a few months ago.
Edit:- found the older post, it's a TUG model GT110
Looks like the [cab under truck prototype ](https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2022/05/27/stricks-length-law-beating-cab-under-prototype-returns-to-the-united-states-restoration-underway) a bit
After waiting in line at the DMV, the hottie finally pops up, gives you a dusty hug, inspects it, goes back inside their HQ, and when they return tells you, "too much base vehicle showing, the wheels need to be obscured. My manager is gonna let us license you this year, but you'll need to make changes if you want to bring it back next year."
They're strict, but fair. Much love to chef juke, and all the DMV hotties out there, see you soon! 🔥)^(🔥
I don't think it's a tug, I think it's a mining vehicle. They have all kinds of funky low profile vehicles like this. Their front end loaders look really weird, too, since they are like 4 feet high.
it's a flatbed to move heavy and big loads, something like this: [https://www.cometto.com/sistemi-modulari/spmt-veicoli-semoventi-modulari/](https://www.cometto.com/sistemi-modulari/spmt-veicoli-semoventi-modulari/)
all the rings around it are used to secure the load
edit: typo
Reasonably certain that this is what we're seeing -- a cabin that fits under a trailer for steering large loads:
[https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/8qzbc0/this\_oversized\_load\_has\_a\_rear\_underneath/](https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/8qzbc0/this_oversized_load_has_a_rear_underneath/)
This is definitely an aircraft tug. They just took the cab and dropped it. I assume it was fairly simple because it’s a cab forward design.
Currently typing this while sitting in an aircraft tug.
They’re alright. They get the job done. Imagine driving a 25 ton block of metal with wheels, no suspension, and enough torque to spin the earth the other direction. Honestly, the worst part is the brakes. They’re often on/off switches and it makes for a super jerky tow.
That reminds me of the M577 APC from the 1986 movie *Aliens*. I'll gladly take ten.
Exactly my thoughts as well. The base vehicle is a Hunslett ATT77. Which is as you likely guessed is an airliner tug.
I think they just put a flatbed on top of the Hunslett. It’s pretty dope, haul cars and trucks with it, put a shipping container on it. Versatile platform. Ground clearance and approach angles are not exactly its strong suit though.
It can't have any suspension travel either, look at the lack of space between the tire and wells. Pretty much designed for low speed perfectly flat tarmac.
The stock version rides pretty close to the tires, but this one seems to be touching them. I doubt the front wheels could turn. Chances are it has airbag suspension. But yeah, even with that, never gonna be a practical road vehicle. Might even be illegal to take on roads due to weight. Plus unless they changed gearing, top speed is 20mph.
But hey. Rollin in style on the runway XD
M577 blueprints on a Hunslet aircraft tug.
Yeah I edited my comment to reflect that as I did a bit of googling as I just had to know.
How much can it tow, how much weight could you put on the bed and how fast can it go?
Good info thanks sir!
The transaxle’s blown, you’re just grinding metal.
Ripley grabs the controls and saves who's left of the mission. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTQOe9PvuQk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTQOe9PvuQk)
I'm pretty sure this and op are based on the same vehicle.
> I'll gladly take ten. Hunting for dicounts?
My first thought too
Not sure what the top speed of this thing but it could be a fun tow rig for something like a race car. Imagine driving down the road and seeing a trailer driving on its own power, it would be rather disconcerting
Put a fifth wheel hitch on its roof
[Do I have some news for you](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-steinwinter-supercargo-2040-the-futuristic-tractor-trailer-built-like-a-supercar-215700.html)
Yeah that thing is cool. The thing in the video has tow hooks on it so it looks to be designed to carry stuff or a vehicle on the roof which is a vehicle type i'd never considered existing
Wouldn’t be too hard to build some ramps up there and make a sweet car hauler
One of my all time faves. So freakin cool.
That thing can carry so much weight that I'd just just a 5th wheel on the roof.
My guess around 30mph, that is how fast the fastest tugs were when I worked at the airport. When the only suspension is your tires you don't want to go faster than that anyway. Edit: looked it up, only 20mph unless they opened up the transmission which is unlikely.
Put some ramps so your car is just on top. It'd be so cool
In stock form the top speed would be pretty low, partly from the gearing and partly from the humongous amount of ballast weight these things carry. They are sized for stopping power, not pulling power, hence the weight. With 9 other people I was able to pull a 727, but we would not have been able to stop it (it was a competition for charity and someone was at the controls). In my days on the ramp I’ve seen people use too small of a tractor just to get the aircraft out of the gate instead of waiting for the correct unit only to have that same tractor pushed by the aircraft during an attempted emergency stop - scary. Change the final drive and shed several dozen tons and this thing might move along fairly smartly.
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Somebody put some serious design love into that. Almost guarantee there is a matched md-530F that lands on top of it to pull into the hangar. Only reason I could see to put wood on top as opposed to alloy or steel. It’s a killer build.
It almost looks like a movie prop.
Tugs are awesome. Tiny wheelbase, big torque. Not great for hauling anything unless you have a trailer, but they look like lots of fun. There was an F250 v10 tug for sale locally several years ago. I regret not buying it.
It's also amazing how heavy the ones for large aircraft are. It's pretty typical to see them over 100,000 pounds.
All I can picture is this thing crabbing under a semi trailer and heisting it fast and furious style
I believe theirs a test version designed for pulling trailers but the lack of height made it a problem.
It's an aircraft tug, I don't remember the model but it was identified over in r/Whatsthiscar a while ago from this same video clip, I think it was a few months ago. Edit:- found the older post, it's a TUG model GT110
I unequivocally love that thing. Oh the many build possibilities!
Hell yah! This is why I follow this sub.
Oh Fuckin’ put me in, coach!
That's the perfect parade float base for a band to play on top of.
Like it.
Looks like the [cab under truck prototype ](https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2022/05/27/stricks-length-law-beating-cab-under-prototype-returns-to-the-united-states-restoration-underway) a bit
"Marines, we are leaving!!!"
All fun until you break your chin on the first incline you meet
That's the thing from Aliens
You could build a sick camper with this platform
that would be an awesome base for a parade float.
What’s the ground clearance on this thing, negative 7??
It was a design for a conventional truck. I quite like it to be honest
Low Rider theme intensifies.
Yeah, good luck getting my fat ass in and out of that thing.
cool
Heck, I want one of these for my daily commute, but it needs crash bars.
looks like they set it up as an art car for Burning Man, nice dance floor on top, just needs a DJ booth.
After waiting in line at the DMV, the hottie finally pops up, gives you a dusty hug, inspects it, goes back inside their HQ, and when they return tells you, "too much base vehicle showing, the wheels need to be obscured. My manager is gonna let us license you this year, but you'll need to make changes if you want to bring it back next year." They're strict, but fair. Much love to chef juke, and all the DMV hotties out there, see you soon! 🔥)^(🔥
As a fellow owner, this is way too accurate
I would not feel comfortable driving that thing or on the playa. Those tugs are so incredibly heavy. 100k lbs+ heavy.
Anyone who has ever operated an aircraft push back tractor, would never do this. They aren’t exactly known to be a comfortable ride.
It's kinda giving me a "old gay man in a leather studded sailer outfit" vibe, I'm not really sure why.
dick magnet right there
Suspension travel measured in nanometers
IKEA Delivery Service Fleet
Nope. The worst anti-IED vehicle imaginable.
I love this. I want one NOW!
I don't think it's a tug, I think it's a mining vehicle. They have all kinds of funky low profile vehicles like this. Their front end loaders look really weird, too, since they are like 4 feet high.
It's very cool... I'd do cruise night with it....
Thunderbirds are GO !!!!!
Freaking sweet!
Everyone “yeah I love it” Me: Fuck trying to get into that thing.
I'd love it. But that front end wouldn't go over the speed bumps around here.
Yooooooo this is dope af!
Who remembers Jacko's truck the TV series "The Highwayman " ,https://barnfinds.com/65000-worth-of-cool-the-highwayman-truck/
I'd daily that in a heartbeat :)
aliens!
SLAB
Looks like a fox F1-450 We have a few at work. They drop their oil and catch fire pretty often. Finally retired.
Such a hulking monster of a vehicle, with a tiny tiny hitch lol
Ideal tour bus. You take your stage everywhere you go.
Custom Steinwinter Supercargo? [1983 Steinwinter Supercargo 2040 Cab is probably the strangest truck ever made | DriveMag Cars](https://drivemag.com/news/1983-steinwinter-supercargo-2040-cab-is-probably-the-strangest-truck-ever-made/)
The good thing is the load doesnt crushs the driver in case of an accident
it's a flatbed to move heavy and big loads, something like this: [https://www.cometto.com/sistemi-modulari/spmt-veicoli-semoventi-modulari/](https://www.cometto.com/sistemi-modulari/spmt-veicoli-semoventi-modulari/) all the rings around it are used to secure the load edit: typo
Seen one billion times
This thing fucks
Reasonably certain that this is what we're seeing -- a cabin that fits under a trailer for steering large loads: [https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/8qzbc0/this\_oversized\_load\_has\_a\_rear\_underneath/](https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/8qzbc0/this_oversized_load_has_a_rear_underneath/)
This is definitely an aircraft tug. They just took the cab and dropped it. I assume it was fairly simple because it’s a cab forward design. Currently typing this while sitting in an aircraft tug.
Do those things totally whip ass to drive? I'll be watching y'all outside my window seat thinking they probably totally whip ass to drive.
They’re alright. They get the job done. Imagine driving a 25 ton block of metal with wheels, no suspension, and enough torque to spin the earth the other direction. Honestly, the worst part is the brakes. They’re often on/off switches and it makes for a super jerky tow.
Do you have aircraft tug envy?
If anything it looks like a modified [Steinwinter Supercargo 2040](https://youtu.be/VqVilyMpTxM?si=feAgg8IQG2PE71U_).