The Tractor,wheeled,aircraft Towing, cataloged under National Stock Number 1740-01-486-3596, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1740 (Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers) of the Aircraft Launch, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1740-01-486-3596 |
| Item Name | Tractor,wheeled,aircraft Towing |
| FSC / FSG | 1740 / 17 — Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Front Wheel Steerable Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Front Tire Type | PNEUMATIC |
| Tow Bar/wheel Chock Stowage Provision | NOT INCLUDED |
| Front Wheel Arrangement Characteristic | DUAL |
| Rear Tire Type | PNEUMATIC |
| Rear Wheel Arrangement Characteristic | DUAL |
| Personnel Capacity | 2 |
| Auxiliary Power Servicing Equipment | NOT INCLUDED |
| Rear Wheel Steerable Feature | INCLUDED |
| Features Provided | WINCH |
| Minimum Underclearance | 5.000 INCHES IN |
| Front Wheel Drive Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Front Wheel Quantity | 2 |
| Drawbar Pull | 12000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| Hinged Frame Steering System | NOT INCLUDED |
| Rear Wheel Drive Feature | INCLUDED |
| Hard Surface Operation Limitation | UNLIMITED |
| Rear Wheel Quantity | 2 |
| Operator Cab All Weather Operation Design Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Engine Type | BATTERY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AP8850SDA | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Lektro, Inc. |
NSN 1740-01-486-3596 is a Tractor,wheeled,aircraft Towing, classified under FSC 1740, Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1740-01-486-3596: Front Wheel Steerable Feature: NOT INCLUDED; Overall Height: 3.083 FEET NOMINAL FT; Front Tire Type: PNEUMATIC; Tow Bar/wheel Chock Stowage Provision: NOT INCLUDED. 20 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.