Titan Tug 5
This image shows the tug on the purpose-built service ramp on the quayside. note the solid front tyres similar to forklifts.
Titan Plant Services of Seaview, Wellington, manufactured seven "Titan Tugs" for use in loading and unloading of transport trailers at the inter-island ferry terminals at wellington and picton, around 1993. Not unlike the sky-tugs found at airports, these tugs are on a smaller scale, designed for excellent manouverability within the confines of a ro-ro ferry hold. These days they appear a little worse for wear; I'm not sure if they're still in use.
take a look through look through the 'introducing the titan tug' set , you'll find a number of views, including a couple of panoramas depicting the cramped drivers cab. In all, a very unusual specialised vehicle. you'll also find a few images of a variant of the tug manufactured by Lees of Tauranga.
Titan Tug 5
This image shows the tug on the purpose-built service ramp on the quayside. note the solid front tyres similar to forklifts.
Titan Plant Services of Seaview, Wellington, manufactured seven "Titan Tugs" for use in loading and unloading of transport trailers at the inter-island ferry terminals at wellington and picton, around 1993. Not unlike the sky-tugs found at airports, these tugs are on a smaller scale, designed for excellent manouverability within the confines of a ro-ro ferry hold. These days they appear a little worse for wear; I'm not sure if they're still in use.
take a look through look through the 'introducing the titan tug' set , you'll find a number of views, including a couple of panoramas depicting the cramped drivers cab. In all, a very unusual specialised vehicle. you'll also find a few images of a variant of the tug manufactured by Lees of Tauranga.