Mary,
can't tell much about tug handling, as I've only been flying from the back end of the rope, but:
Ulster GC - PA18 180hp - nice to have its high wings show angle with horizon (if clear) for turns learning the aerotow 'ropes'
Sometimes they use/d also Robin DR300. Agree, crosswinds come into play with Cubs.
AK Prievidza, Slovakia - they tow with Dynamic WT9 (ultralight trike) of 100 or 120hp (think), takes ages to accelerate in 'the pig' (G103 old one) with two heavy guys. One has to learn to be patient skimming the ground, position nose into wind with crosswinds and further up, being coordinated otherwise pulling the tail sideways too much. AGES on tow to 1km up.
AK Zbraslavice, Czech Rep. - resident Zlin 226 tug, similar to Chipmunk, but 'nicer', 180hp low wing tailwheel. I'd say nice tug. Zlin -26 series are used as tug all over Czech/Slovak reps. I've also seen Zlin 37 tow, HK36 Super Dimona, reasonable for what it is, and crap SkyLeader ultralight that can't really climb on hot day, with not too heavy glider. Well, cheap flight hours offered by private owner attracted some willing guinea pigs :-)
My experience is limited, haven't been towed by Pawnee just yet, as been busy winch training.