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TBL 180 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid / Electric) 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)
TBL 180 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid / Electric)
by Kalmar Motor AB
Mid-range towbarless tractor with a 23,000 kg lift capacity — purpose-designed for narrow-body and regional jet pushback in diesel, hybrid, or full-electric configuration.
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 | TBL 180 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid / Electric) | 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 | TBL 180 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid / Electric) | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Cradle lift capacity | 23,000 kg | — |
| Diesel engine output | 95 kW | — |
| Electric motor output | 100 kW | — |
| Range extender (hybrid) | 22 kW | — |
| Battery capacity (hybrid/electric) | 48 kWh | — |
| Emission standard (diesel) | Stage 5 | — |
| Dry weight (diesel) | 8,250 kg | — |
| Dry weight (electric variants) | 9,700 kg | — |
| Overall length | 7,780 mm | — |
| Overall width | 3,060 mm | — |
| Solo speed | 30 km/h | — |
| Towing speed | 18 km/h | — |
| 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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