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Reliable GSE Tug Tractors and Airport Tow Tractors


Harlan delivers a complete line of airport
ground support equipment (GSE) engineered for performance, reliability, and long service life. For over 60 years, we have built baggage and cargo tractors, heavy-duty tow tugs, pushback vehicles, and multipurpose utility tractors designed for airport ramp and airside operations as well as versatile industrial and material-handling applications—performing in the most demanding conditions.

Our electric and engine-powered ground support vehicles help crews move baggage, cargo, aircraft, and other heavy loads efficiently—reducing downtime, boosting productivity, and supporting safe, continuous operations. With six decades of proven engineering behind every design, Harlan is the trusted name in durable, high-performance GSE and heavy-duty ground support solutions.

✽  What We Offer

Choosing the Right Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Tractor for Your Operation

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Towing Capacity

Match capacity to application

From baggage carts and aircraft pushback to heavy cargo transport, selecting the right towing capacity is critical for safety and efficiency.

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Uptime & Reliability

Built for continuous operations.

Durable, high-performance GSE tractors are design to support 24/7 airport and industrial operations with minimal downtime.

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Parts & Support

Keep your GSE fleet running.

Reliable access to OEM parts and service support helps minimize downtime and maintain productivity across airport, industrial, and logistics operations.

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Operating Environment

Built for real-world conditions.

From high-traffic airport ramps to industrial sites and extreme weather, choose tow tractors designed for your operating environment.

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Serviceability

Reduce maintenance downtime.

Easy-access components and straightforward service design simplify maintenance and keep your ground support equipment tractors in service longer.

Explore tow tractors built to meet these performance and operational requirements.

High-Performance Tow and Cargo Tractors

Classic HT: reliable, heavy-duty tractor for GSE operations.

Classic HT


3,000-6,000 lb drawbar pull

Medium-duty cargo and baggage operations

Pushback capable (small aircraft)

Classic Cargo Master HT


8,000-10,000 lb drawbar pull

Heavy cargo transport and regional jet pushback

High-torque drivetrain for heavy-duty operations

TransCon HTSB


4,000-6,000 lb drawbar pull

Multi-purpose towing across varied environments

Low-profile design for tight turning control

HLE: high-performance electric tractor engineered for heavy-duty towing and material handling.

Electric HLE


4,500-6,000 lb drawbar pull

Indoor and emissions-sensitive environments

Low maintenance lithium-ion powertrain

Harlan APV all purpose vehicle for versatile material handling and support.

All Purpose HTSBAPV


5,000 lb drawbar pull

Cargo transport and maintenance support

Flatbed for tool and equipment

 Harlan SUV service utility vehicle for aviation support, featuring optional scissor lift and oiler for tarmac operations.

Service Utility HTSBSUV


Maintenance platform with lift capability

Aircraft service and elevated access

Integrated scissor lift platform