Aircraft Tugs
I’ve had an Aero Tow E-200 for over 10 years. It works great and Terry Railing’s customer service is all anyone could hope for. It’s nice when you talk directly with the owner/manufacturer. He’s sent me battery rechargers long after any warranty had expired and I still call him with questions. He’s always happy to help.
He’s told me his philosophy of using kitty litter on ice rather than chains as you described in the article. In my experience, chains are the only thing I’ve found that works—and they still don’t work that we’ll on a ramp that is solid ice. You’ve got to be a lot more talented than I am to be able to spread 20 feet of kitty litter or sand precisely along the path you intend to pull the nose gear.