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Hobart Ground Power Unit

Hobart was the first manufacturer of Aircraft Ground Power equipment in the domestic United States in 1946.

Now a legacy brand of ITW GSE.

History of the Hobart Ground Power

Since 1946, Hobart continually developed new products to meet the ever-changing requirements of the Aerospace industry.

The Hobart ground power units were designed to provide AC or DC power with the latest in Engine Drive and Solid State technology; suitable for aircraft platforms in the commercial, general, business and military markets.

In 1996, ITW acquired Hobart Ground Power.

In 2012, the production from Troy, Ohio was relocated to Palmetto, Florida, in the ITW owned facility of Trilectron/Air-a-plane and ITW Military GSE. The redesign in assembly lines, increased productivity and consequently the ITW Military GSE customers could be served with standard GPUs from the Hobart brand.

Old Hobart GPU

Trilectron aircraft ground support equipment

The pre-conditioned air production was centered out of the Denmark facility, hence the Trilectron aircraft ground support equipment and ITW Military GSE brands were discontinued.

Looking for a new unit?

Check out the ITW GSE Ground Power Units and the ITW GSE Pre-Conditioned Air units.

Youtube playlist of Hobart videos

We have gathered a little collection of Hobart videos for you on our ITW GSE Youtube channel - please enjoy!

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In case your question is regarding a specific product, please inform us about the product's serial number.

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A walk down memory lane

Being in the aviation industry, we love to travel and therefore, we please welcome you on a journey back in time.

During the journey, you will see an early Hobart instruction manual and some old photos.

mobile hobart GPU
itw gse's legacy brand hobart
Mobile Hobart ground power unit in front of Delta aircraft.
hobart gpu in the snow
Mobile Hobart ground power unit towed by tractor on icy apron.
trilectron airstart unit
Trilectron Airstart Unit in front of US facility.
trilectron airstart unit
Trilectron Airstart Unit.