diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/TractorBeamTurret.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/TractorBeamTurret.java
index ea7b9f8a47..d047b82d47 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/TractorBeamTurret.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/TractorBeamTurret.java
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ public class TractorBeamTurret extends BaseTurret{
             Draw.rect(region, x, y, rotation - 90);
 
             //draw laser if applicable
-            if(any){
+            if(any && !isPayload()){
                 Draw.z(Layer.bullet);
                 float ang = angleTo(lastX, lastY);