Side-by-side
Tow Tractor TA-12 (TA series, 5–20 t class) vs Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Tow Tractor TA-12 (TA series, 5–20 t class)
by EINSA (Equipos Industriales de Manutención)
12,000 lb drawbar-pull ramp tractor with four-wheel drive and hydrostatic transmission for aircraft and GSE positioning.
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
UHP truck-mounted water-blasting system purpose-configured for chemical-free removal of airfield runway and taxiway paint markings.
| Cost of ownership | Tow Tractor TA-12 (TA series, 5–20 t class) | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Tow Tractor TA-12 (TA series, 5–20 t class) | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Drawbar Pull | 12,000 lb (5,450 kg) | — |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic (stepless) | — |
| Drive | Four-wheel traction | — |
| Steering | Hydraulic (4WS optional) | — |
| Braking | Four-circuit system | — |
| Standard Compliance | EN-12312-15 | — |
| TA Series Range | TA-5 through TA-20 (5,000–20,000 lb drawbar pull) | — |
| Operating pressure (standard markings) | — | 1,500–2,000 bar |
| Maximum pressure (heavy/multi-layer) | — | Up to 3,000 bar |
| Nozzle count per panel | — | 24–42 orifices |
| Water consumption | — | ~22 L/min |
| Vehicle gross weight | — | ~26 tonnes |
| Water tank capacity | — | ~950 litres (250 US gal) |
| Tank material | — | 304 stainless steel, 4 mm |
| Filtration | — | Three-stage, 200 gpm, 1 µm final |
| Diesel engine | — | Cummins or Weichai |
| Control system IP rating | — | IP 65 |
| Chemical use | — | None — pure water only |
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