Textron GSE Introduces TUG MX4 Electric Baggage Tractor

Cartersville, GA ▬ Textron Ground Support Equipment Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, introduces its next-generation TUG MX4 lithium-electric baggage tractor. The TUG MX4 was designed and engineered with extensive customer input to maximize uptime, simplify operation, extend service life, and easily integrate future technologies and innovations, scaling to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

The TUG MX4 was built with direct customer feedback at every stage of its design process to address the real-world operational needs of airlines, air-cargo operators, and ground handlers. Simplified operator controls, best-in-class turning radius, electronically assisted service brakes, and an electronic parking brake make its operation simpler than ever.

For durability in tough ramp operating environments, the TUG MX4 is built on a unibody steel frame with reinforced ½-inch body plating and a heavy-duty ¾-inch bumper. Inching controls allow for precise low-speed maneuverability at airport gates.

At the TUG MX4's core is an 80-volt lithium-ion direct drive system, designed and built with expertise gleaned from TUG's eight generations of 80-volt electric tractors. This design delivers more efficient energy use, reduces maintenance, and consistently performs across mainline passenger and cargo duty cycles. It also eliminates traditional hydraulics, for easier serviceability, increased run time, greater reliability, and simpler integration with future electronic systems.

With a top speed of 15 mph, the TUG MX4 can tow up to 20,000 lbs. at 8 mph on grades of up to 9%, and up to 60,000 lbs. on flat ground. Flexible charging options, like interchangeable charging ports and available onboard chargers, enable customers to easily integrate the
TUG MX4 into their operations wherever they are in their electrification journey.

The TUG MX4 boasts several standard and available safety features, including its electronic parking brake, an amber operational beacon, a state-of-charge indicator, work lights and visibility enhancements, and operator-protection elements like hip & rear window guards. Together, these help improve awareness and reduce risk in busy ramp environments.

"Designed with extensive input from our customers, the TUG MX4 represents a complete rethink of the legacy baggage tractor," said Tony LaCorte, Senior Director, Operations for Textron GSE. "It combines durability, simplified systems, and lithium performance and sustainability into a platform that's also ready for what's coming next."

"Its systems are built to adapt to future integrations of autonomy and emerging operational and safety innovations," LaCorte said. "It's a scalable solution that can evolve alongside an operation, rather than requiring full replacement down the line. The TUG MX4 will deliver dependable high performance today while preparing your operation for the future."

For additional information on the features and benefits of the TUG MX4, and to see the full range of TUG, Douglas, Premier, and Safeaero equipment, visit textrongse.com.

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About Textron GSE
Textron Ground Support Equipment Inc. is a leading global provider of ground support equipment and service under the TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™, and Safeaero™ brands. Textron GSE offers a diverse product lineup of conventional and towbarless pushbacks, baggage tractors, tow tractors, belt loaders, single and dual operation de-icers, ground power units, and air-starts. These products are built in world-class manufacturing facilities in Cartersville, Ga. and Trelleborg, Sweden, and serviced through airport service locations across the world. Textron GSE is part of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) and operates as part of the Textron Specialized Vehicles business. To learn more, visit textrongse.com.

About Textron Inc. Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: https://www.textron.com.

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