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A curated collection of images showcasing our people, equipment, and presence worldwide.

Welcome to the Harlan Global Photo Gallery — a curated collection of high-resolution images showcasing our ground support equipment, manufacturing processes, global installations, and commitment to innovation in aviation. Explore visuals of electric and diesel baggage tractors, pushback tractors, tow tractors in operation at airports and resorts, factory production lines, and field service teams. These photos illustrate Harlan’s leadership in ground support equipment (GSE) worldwide, reliability in airport operations, sustainable technology in motion, and engineering excellence across 106+ countries. Use these assets for presentations, marketing campaigns, press releases, and brand collateral.

Manufacturing & Engineering Excellence

A precision VMC CNC machining center used at the Harlan Global manufacturing facility to produce custom industrial parts and ground support equipment components. Rows of precision-machined steel wheel hubs and axle components staged for assembly at the Harlan Global production plant. CNC milling machine operator standing next to a vertical machining center with stacks of precision-machined metal hardware components. Pallets of precision-machined cast iron housings and industrial metal hardware components inside a manufacturing facility. CNC vertical machining center in operation with stacks of precision-turned steel flange components on wooden pallets. Experienced technician standing with a VMC 1000 vertical machining center in a precision CNC engineering workshop. High-precision VMC 1000 vertical machining center in a CNC fabrication shop with finished metal hardware components ready for inspection. Mass production of precision-machined steel flanges on pallets in an industrial CNC turning and metal fabrication facility.

A multi-spindle industrial drill press at the Harlan Global production facility precision-drilling heavy-duty metal components for aircraft tow tractors and ground support equipment. Heavy-duty iron castings and forged metal components staged in wooden crates for the production of Harlan Global aircraft tugs and industrial tractors. Factory technician operating a CNC lathe in a precision machining facility with rows of finished metal components on pallets. Pallets of CNC machined steel spindles and heavy-duty industrial hardware components organized in a metal fabrication shop. Large-scale inventory of precision-machined steel spindles and cast iron housings organized on pallets in a metal manufacturing facility. CNC lathe operator monitoring a production run of precision-machined metal flanges in a heavy-duty industrial manufacturing plant. Industrial worker operating a heavy-duty radial drill press for manual metal hole boring in a machining workshop.

Aircraft Tugs & Ground Support Equipment

Harlan TransCon tugging a passenger tram at a resort in Miami Harlan baggage tractor in Alaska A weathered red Harlan tractor sits prominently on an airport tarmac, positioned between an American Eagle regional jet and a woman in a dark coat. Harlan HLE mid-pushback of a regional jet Harlan APV pictured in front of HQ at sunset A dark grey Harlan tractor is shown in profile, towing a vintage Bell XV-3 aircraft on a trailer across an airfield toward a large hangar. A dark red Harlan tractor given a safety check before shipment Two Harlan TransCons being prepared for safety examinations A white Harlan tractor pulls a filled passenger tram up a hill Yellow Harlan tractor hauling blue containers within a warehouse. A worker in a high-visibility vest stands on a yellow lift attached to a blue American Airlines Harlan APV while performing maintenance on a massive jet engine. Harlan leadership displaying the strength of the HT Classic, capable of towing military jets and helicopters Salesman posing with newly sold Harlan tractor A white Harlan tractor is shown in the center of the frame, towing a brightly colored red, blue, and yellow helicopter across a sunny tarmac in front of a large hangar.

Harlan APV and Transcon displayed at a Trade Expo Harlan TransCon on the tarmac being used for baggage towing Harlan tractor with a U.S. Air Force jet A white Harlan tractor is positioned in the foreground of a bright hangar, parked near a small white and tan private jet. HLE painted with a black and white starburst pattern A worker in a safety vest gives a thumbs-up from the driver's seat of a red Harlan tractor, parked on a sunny airport tarmac with an American Eagle jet in the background. Two white Harlan tractors are parked on a sunny airport tarmac in front of the blue and white tail of a large commercial aircraft. A white Harlan tractor with a black leather seat and a propane tank is parked on the edge of an asphalt road, with a scenic backdrop of fields and a snow-capped mountain. Yellow Harlan HT Classic tugging a blue shipping container Harlan team proudly posing with newly finished Classic models New Harlan tractor parked after being manufactured A white and black Harlan tractor with a propane tank is shown in the foreground, towing a large "Air New Zealand" power unit on a sunny tarmac in front of a white Air New Zealand passenger plane.

Trade Shows & Industry Events

Attendees visit a blue Harlan Global marketing booth at an outdoor trade show, which features various banners, promotional posters on the ground, and a blue American Airlines Harlan tractor parked to the right. Various Harlan ground support vehicles are displayed at an outdoor expo under a clear blue sky, including a blue American Airlines tractor with a yellow scissor lift, a grey tug, and a white service vehicle. A close-up photograph of a grey airport tractor refit with a Harlan Global Green E-conversion kit, displayed outdoors at a GSE Expo with its front panels removed to show the electric components. A man in a dark suit stands beside a white Harlan tractor with its hood propped open, pointing toward the internal components while speaking to a person with long hair wearing a striped backpack at an outdoor trade show. Founder Jim Kaplan (left) and a woman in a flight attendant-style uniform smile for a photo with an Elvis Presley impersonator wearing oversized sunglasses and a studded jumpsuit at an outdoor trade show in Las Vegas. CEO Jamie Kaplan (left) stands in a well-lit food court with an attendee, both wearing blue GSE Expo lanyards, with an "Atomic Pizza" counter visible in the background. A large group of professional men and women pose together for a commemorative photo on a stage at the USHCC Energy Summit.

Harlan CEO Jamie Kaplan chats with attendees at an outdoor trade show A woman in a white shirt and dark skirt poses next to a large, purple "GSE EXPO" sign at an outdoor trade show, with various aviation ground support equipment and white event tents visible in the background under a clear blue sky. A man in a dark polo shirt and glasses sits in the driver's seat of a white Harlan tractor at an outdoor trade show, with a blue marketing tent and Las Vegas casino banners visible in the background. Under a blue marketing tent at an outdoor trade show, company founder Jim Kaplan sits in a blue chair while a salesman in a white t-shirt stands in the foreground, with the sun-drenched tarmac and distant buildings of Las Vegas in the background. An elevated wide shot shows a various array of ground support equipment displayed at an outdoor trade show under an overcast sky, with a blue Harlan tractor featuring a yellow lift and a white Harlan tractor parked along a wooden walkway. Three men wearing GSE Expo lanyards stand together in a brightly lit lobby, with CEO Jamie Kaplan in the center, flanked by two other attendees in casual professional attire. Two women sit in gold-framed chairs on a stage during an interview, positioned in front of a blue backdrop repeatedly branded with the USHCC (United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) logo. A woman with blonde hair and a colorful, textured blazer stands at a white podium, delivering a speech during the USHCC Energy Summit. Harlan CEO Jamie Kaplan and a woman stand behind a large, 3D red floor sign that reads "#MROAM" in an indoor exhibition hall. A group of YPO members and guests are captured in a candid, wide-angle selfie while enjoying a social evening together. Seated at a long, curved table in a venue featuring vibrant blue walls, the group shares a relaxed moment of connection.

The Harlan Team

A group of Harlan mechanics in casual work attire poses together inside a brightly lit manufacturing facility Harlan Global employees and colleagues gathering for a social team-building event and work party. Harlan Global employees and friends enjoying a karaoke session and dinner at a social team-building event. Live band performing for Harlan Global employees during a rustic home team-building event and social gathering. Colleagues posing in front of a large rustic log cabin home during a Harlan Global team-building retreat. Harlan Global staff and families relaxing outdoors near a pond during a summer company social event. Harlan Global employees performing karaoke during a casual company team-building social at a rustic home. Harlan Global manufacturing team attending a technical training session and safety meeting in a conference room with a digital presentation and whiteboards. Assembly line technician installing electrical components into a fleet of green Harlan electric baggage tractors for airport ground support.

Jamie Kaplan and his family featured on the May 2025 cover of Stroll LionsGate magazine, photographed by Abby Lynne Photo. CEO Jamie Kaplan traveling with Harlan Global mechanics at an airport terminal overlooking the tarmac. Harlan Global Founder Jim Kaplan celebrating with a custom tractor and airplane-themed cake at a company event. Harlan Global company social event and team-building dinner in a rustic home featuring vaulted ceilings and a large kitchen island. Harlan Global CEO Jamie Kaplan singing with a live band at a company social event in a rustic living room. Harlan Global team members and guests posing for a group selfie around a kitchen buffet during a company social event. A Harlan Global team member enjoying the outdoor scenery and pond during a company retreat in a wooded setting. Three generations of the Kaplan family—Jim, Jamie, and Joseph—inspecting an engine assembly at the Harlan Global manufacturing facility. Founder Jim Kaplan and his grandson posing in front of a newly manufactured white Harlan aircraft tow tractor in a ground support equipment assembly facility.

Global Impact

Korea Coast Guard technicians performing aircraft maintenance in a high-tech hangar, showcasing international maritime safety and emergency response readiness.

Ground crew member standing with a Harlan aircraft pushback tractor at an international airport, supporting a U.S. Air Force National Science Foundation flight for global polar research.

CEO Jamie Kaplan and Aero-Mexico representatives touring the headquarters warehouse, discussing the global impact of specialized Harlan tractor parts and aviation ground support equipment.

Yellow Harlan aircraft tug parked in a maintenance hangar, representing the global impact of specialized tractor engineering in international aviation logistics.

A fleet of yellow Harlan aircraft tractors operated by ENHAS at Entebbe International Airport, showcasing the global impact of specialized towing machinery in Ugandan aviation logistics.

Worker operating a yellow Harlan industrial tractor in Cape Town, South Africa, demonstrating the global impact of specialized towing machinery in international logistics.

Technical representatives from Aero-Mexico performing a detailed inspection of a Harlan aircraft tractor engine at headquarters to ensure global operational safety.

A white and blue Harlan aircraft pushback tractor utilized by Aerohandling in Argentina, demonstrating the global impact of specialized ground support equipment in South American aviation logistics.

A Harlan aircraft tug towing a ground power unit for an Air New Zealand flight, demonstrating the global impact of specialized tractor machinery in international aviation services.

Legacy of Innovation

A classic blue Harlan aircraft tug with an enclosed cab in service for Southern Winds airlines, highlighting the long-term durability and specialized engineering of regional ground support vehicles.

An orange Harlan electric baggage tractor featuring a protective overhead guard, illustrating heavy-duty craftsmanship and reliable performance in zero-emission airport ground handling.

A blue Harlan HLE electric tractor with a weather-protected enclosed cab, demonstrating robust engineering for year-round airport ground handling and cargo logistics.

A skilled technician operating a Hitachi Seiki CNC lathe in a manufacturing workshop, demonstrating the precision engineering and high-quality production standards used to build durable industrial tractors.

A red Harlan HLP tow tractor with an enclosed cab parked next to a compact white model, demonstrating the diverse scale and specialized configurations of heavy-duty airport towing vehicles.

A high-capacity Harlan 16K tow tractor with a desert camouflage paint scheme and fully enclosed cab, engineered for specialized military aviation and heavy-duty industrial logistics.

A diverse lineup of Harlan aircraft tugs in various colors and configurations, demonstrating the long-term evolution of heavy-duty airport towing equipment and multi-purpose industrial tractors.

A high-performance white Harlan industrial tow tractor parked outdoors, demonstrating the advanced engineering and versatile design of modern airport ground support vehicles.

A yellow Harlan HKE40 electric tow tractor designed for sustainable cargo transport, featuring a heavy-duty chassis and an 80V AC drive motor for efficient airport ground handling.

A yellow Harlan HLP50 tow tractor with a fully enclosed operator cab and skylights, showcasing a specialized build for high-visibility airport ground handling and industrial towing.

A plant technician operating a Hitachi Seiki Hitec-Turn 23SII CNC machine, demonstrating the rigorous manufacturing standards and technical skill behind Harlan industrial tractor production.

A fleet of yellow Harlan HTA50 tow tractors featuring protective overhead guards and windshields, highlighting the durable build and safety-first design of industrial airport tugs.

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