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TBL 100 Towbarless Tractor (Electric) 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)
TBL 100 Towbarless Tractor (Electric)
by Kalmar Motor AB
Kalmar Motor's original electric towbarless tractor — a proven, low-maintenance platform for pushback of aircraft up to 120 tonnes from CRJ200 through B757.

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 | TBL 100 Towbarless Tractor (Electric) | 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 | TBL 100 Towbarless Tractor (Electric) | Watex Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly) |
|---|---|---|
| Cradle lift capacity | 16,000 kg | — |
| Drive system voltage | 96 V | — |
| Transmission | Powershift, 3 forward / 3 reverse | — |
| Dry weight | 7,640 kg | — |
| Overall length | 6,700 mm | — |
| Overall width | 2,480 mm | — |
| Solo speed | 21 km/h | — |
| Pushback speed | 6–8 km/h | — |
| Braking | Hydraulic 4-wheel wet multi-layer disc | — |
| 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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