ABOUT US

Over 40 Years of Unleashed Power

Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcels, and other equipment in airport ground support and manufacturing applications since 1981.

Now a part of Waev Inc., Tiger lithium-ion tow tractors and repower kits provide a level of cost-efficiency, sustainability, durability and safety that hasn’t been realized with traditional options in the market.

Electric tow tractor
Keith Simon

Keith Simon

President & CEO

Gerry Hoadley

GSE Business Development

Blake Brumley

Global Account Manager

Director, Ground
Support Equipment

 

Global Account
Manager

 

History

2023

Tiger Expands GSE Lineup with Tiger Repower

Waev Inc. launches the all-new Tiger Repower Li-ion conversion kits for legacy gas tow tractors—offering ground support operators a modern, cost-efficient, clean and green way to bring electrification to existing fleets.

Tiger Repower tow tractor conversion kit

2023

2022

All-New Lithium-Ion Tiger and Taylor-Dunn Vehicles Launch

Waev Inc. launches the all-new, fully electric, lithium-ion-powered Tiger tow tractors and Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot utility vehicles— unlocking significantly lower total cost of ownership, zero emissions, industry-first safety features and limited maintenance.

2022

2021

Waev Purchases GEM, Taylor-Dunn, and Tiger

Waev Inc. purchases the GEM and Taylor-Dunn businesses from Polaris Inc. Founded by five former Polaris leaders, Waev strategically places GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger at the forefront of the business.
2021

2016

Polaris Industries Acquires Taylor-Dunn

Taylor-Dunn joins GEM, Goupil, Mega, Aixam and ORV commercial vehicles as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polaris. While Polaris is known for powersports, adjacent markets are an important aspect of their growth strategy, and industrial vehicles are a natural extension.
2016

2002

Taylor-Dunn Purchases Tiger

Taylor-Dunn purchases Tiger Tractor, United Tractor, and Metro Crown International—all leading suppliers in the industrial and airline ground support industries.

2002

1981

Tiger Founded

1981

Proud to Be Part of the Waev Family​

Founded in 2021, Waev is a strategic partner dedicated to solving the mobility market’s challenges with nimble innovation and comprehensive solutions. Waev proudly manufacture, distribute, market, and support the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger brands.

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