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TBL 180 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid / Electric) vs Watex Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP)
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 Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
Self-contained ultra-high-pressure truck system that removes touchdown-zone rubber deposits and restores runway friction in a single pass.
| Cost of ownership | TBL 180 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid / Electric) | Watex Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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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