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TBL 180 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid / Electric) 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)
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 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 | TBL 180 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid / Electric) | 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 | TBL 180 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid / Electric) | Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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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