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Tow Tractor TA-12 (TA series, 5–20 t class) vs Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit)
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 Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
Diesel-powered containerised UHP pump unit that supplies up to 2,780 bar to a towed or vehicle-mounted cleaning panel — the deployable power source for runway rubber removal.
| Cost of ownership | Tow Tractor TA-12 (TA series, 5–20 t class) | Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 working pressure | — | 2,780 bar (40,000 psi) |
| Pump configuration | — | Three- or five-piston plunger |
| Pump efficiency gain vs standard | — | Up to +25 % |
| Diesel engine | — | Cummins (or Weichai / Volvo per spec) |
| Engine max speed | — | 1,900 rpm |
| Diesel consumption reduction vs standard | — | Up to −10 % |
| Water tank capacity | — | ~950 litres (250 US gal) |
| Tank material | — | 304 stainless steel, 3 mm laser-welded |
| Filtration | — | 4-stage, 200 gpm triple filters, 1 µm final stage |
| Control system IP rating | — | IP 65 |
| Vibration reduction (anti-vibration mounts) | — | Up to 50 % |
| Engine oil change interval | — | 1,000 hours |
| Frame finish | — | Galvanised anti-corrosion |
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