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Tow Tractor TA-12 (TA series, 5–20 t class) vs Watex Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP)

Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

12,000 lb drawbar-pull ramp tractor with four-wheel drive and hydrostatic transmission for aircraft and GSE positioning.

Self-contained ultra-high-pressure truck system that removes touchdown-zone rubber deposits and restores runway friction in a single pass.

Cost of ownership	Tow Tractor TA-12 (TA series, 5–20 t class)	Watex Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP)
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GCC airports deployed	0	0
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Specs

Technical specifications.

Spec	Tow Tractor TA-12 (TA series, 5–20 t class)	Watex Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP)
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)	—
Max operating pressure	—	2,780 bar (40,000 psi)
Cleaning width per pass	—	1,800 mm
Rubber removal speed	—	3,000–5,000 m²/h
Clean water tank capacity	—	10,000–12,000 litres
Debris/wastewater tank capacity	—	10,000–12,000 litres
Sustained operating time per fill	—	~5 hours
Wastewater recovery rate	—	~95 %
Main engine power (chassis)	—	316–415 kW
Auxiliary engine power	—	268–315 kW
Gross vehicle mass	—	31,000–38,000 kg
Operating temperature range	—	−6 to +50 °C
Control system	—	PLC + touch screen, stepless speed regulation

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