Move More Aircraft. With Less Effort.
Ride-on towing built for comfort, control, and confident aircraft movement.
The Echo Series combines the comfort of a ride-on tug with the intelligent aircraft protection Best Tugs is known for. Available in 12,000 lb and 18,000 lb configurations, Echo gives owner-operators, larger hangars, and high-frequency users the power and range to move aircraft efficiently without giving up precise low-speed control. Every Echo is built in Spanish Fork, Utah, by pilots who understand what is at stake.
Precision You Can Feel. Protection You Don’t Have to Think About.
Echo combines responsive ride-on handling with smart systems working in the background to protect the aircraft and simplify every move.
Torq Sense™ — Aircraft Protection in Real Time
The tug responds before excess force reaches the nose gear.
Torq Sense™ continuously monitors the force applied to the aircraft’s nose gear. Working with Auto Throttle and aircraft-specific software, the system adjusts power output in real time before excess stress reaches the gear. You choose the direction and speed; Echo manages the force.
Ride-On Control, Built Around the Operator
Power steering, touchscreen command, and predictable low-speed handling.
Power steering, a touchscreen control panel, and smooth low-speed response put the operator in confident control. The ride-on platform reduces walking and physical effort across larger hangars and ramps, while the wireless winch makes loading faster and more convenient.
ETSO — Emergency Tug Stop
An optional layer of control when every second matters.
Available as an option on Echo, ETSO provides a direct emergency stop function when immediate intervention is needed. It adds another layer of protection around the aircraft, people, and hangar—especially during tight positioning or coordinated moves.
Built for the Hangar. Ready for the Ramp.
American-made ride-on aircraft tugs designed for pilots who move farther, move more often, and expect precise control every time.
Standard Capabilities & Available Options
Configure your Echo for the aircraft, hangar, and operating range you need. Core capabilities include touchscreen control, a wireless winch, power steering, integrated radio, intelligent charging, and aircraft-specific towing protection. The E18XL option adds extended reach and room for additional battery capacity.
Touchscreen Control
View diagnostics, battery status, and key tug functions from an easy-to-read onboard touchscreen.
Wireless Winch
Load the aircraft from the best viewing position with wireless winch control and fewer trips on and off the tug.
Power Steering
Steer smoothly with minimal effort and place the aircraft precisely in tight hangars and crowded ramp areas.
Integrated Radio
Stay connected with wing walkers or your team while remaining seated and in control of the move.
Smart Charging
Onboard battery management monitors and optimizes charging so the Echo is ready when it is time to move.
E18XL Extended Platform
The extended E18XL frame accommodates aircraft with longer nose-to-spinner dimensions and supports additional battery capacity for longer operating range.
Ride-On Aircraft Handling Without Compromise
Two towing capacities. One intelligent ride-on platform. Built to protect the aircraft while making every move easier on the operator.
ECHO MODELS
Explore the Echo Lineup
Compare the E12 and E18 ride-on models below, then open either tug for detailed specifications and aircraft fitment guidance. We’ll help confirm capacity, attachment configuration, and the right operating range.