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Tow Tractor TA-12 (TA series, 5–20 t class) vs Watex Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly)
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 Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
Replaceable high-pressure jetting panel and rotary nozzle head assembly — the wear-facing consumable heart of a runway rubber removal system.
| Cost of ownership | Tow Tractor TA-12 (TA series, 5–20 t class) | Watex Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| Nozzle count per panel | — | 24–52 orifices |
| Nozzle diameter (rotary head) | — | 0.5 mm |
| Nozzles per rotary head | — | 4 |
| Maximum inlet pressure (Uraca KD725-rated) | — | 2,800 bar |
| Cleaning panel width | — | configurable per application |
| Drive mechanism | — | Hydraulic reaction rotation — no external motor |
| Compatible pump | — | Uraca KD725 or equivalent UHP triplex/quintuplex |
| Material | — | Stainless steel construction throughout |
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