ground support equipment

Ground Support Equipment

JBT AeroTech markets its solutions and services to domestic and international airport authorities, passenger airlines, air freight and ground handling companies.


Ground support equipment for cargo loading, aircraft deicing and aircraft towing:


JBT AeroTech - Towbarless Tractor

towbarless tractor

The Expediter 160 is a compact towbarless tractor available as a pushback only or as a pushback and maintenance tow tractor. The Expediter 300 is a compact towbarless tractor designed for pushback only. The Expediter 400 is a compact towbarless tractor designed for pushback and maintenance tow of a wide range of widebody aircraft from the A310 and B767 to the A340 and B747.The Expediter 600 is a towbarless tractor designed for pushback and maintenance tow. Read more about Towbarless Tractors ...


JBT - Passenger Steps

airplane passenger stairs

Our self-propelled passenger steps have a chassis specifically designed for this application. The latest in deisel and electric self-propelled passenger steps brings convenience to both gates and remote stands.

Fine tuning of the front stabilizers height ensures a high degree of passenger safety and comfort due to the accuracy of the aircraft door approach. The automatic mechanical latching system makes it easier for operators to use the step raising/lowering controls without manually engaging or disengaging latches. Read more about Passenger Stairs ...



JBT - Aircraft Tow Tractor

airplane tow tractor

Our smallest conventional aircraft tow tractor, capable of handling aircraft from the RJs up to the B757 even under the most adverse ramp conditions. Our mid-range conventional aircraft tow tractor, capable of handling aircraft up to the A310 and B767 even under the most adverse ramp conditions. Our largest conventional aircraft tow tractor, capable of handling aircraft up to the A340 and B747 even under the most adverse ramp conditions. Read more about Aircraft Tow Tractor ...


JBT - De-icer

airplane deicing

The Tempest aircraft deicer is designed to provide the flexibility required to meet a wide range of demanding customer specifications for the mobile deicing and anti-icing of all types of aircraft. The Tempest has a low profile, purpose built chassis that provides the operator with excellent stability, maneuverability and visibility. The use of a hydrostatic drive system ensures safe, smooth and reliable ramp operations under even the harshest conditions.

The Tempest provides a lower Total Cost of Ownership with a single engine configuration with hydrostatic drive for ultimate simplicity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Read more about Aircraft Deicer ...

JBT - Cargo Loading Systems

luggage loading machines

The latest generation of the world's best selling loader, with the famous HeliRollR convey system and power module, reliable hydraulics and electrics, and a lift capacity of 7,000 kgs (15,400 lbs).

Advanced benefits in heavy weight performance the 30i services wide-body lower and main decks and narrow-body decks with a lift capacity up to 13,600 kgs (30,000 lbs). The RampSnakeR is a bulk cargo loader designed to assist in the loading and unloading of a variety of aircraft. Read more about Cargo Loading Systems ...