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TBL 190 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid-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 190 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid-Electric)
by Kalmar Motor AB
Heavy-duty towbarless tractor with a 35,000 kg lift capacity, covering single-aisle to mid-range wide-body aircraft in diesel, hybrid, or full-electric form.

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 190 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid-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 190 Towbarless Tractor (Diesel / Hybrid-Electric) | Watex Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly) |
|---|---|---|
| Cradle lift capacity | 35,000 kg | — |
| Diesel engine output | 208 kW | — |
| Electric motor output | 100 kW | — |
| Range extender (hybrid) | 90 kW | — |
| Battery capacity (electric/hybrid) | 72 kWh | — |
| Emission standard (diesel) | Stage 5 | — |
| Dry weight | 15,100–16,260 kg | — |
| Overall length | 8,100–8,305 mm | — |
| Overall width | 3,540 mm | — |
| Solo speed | 30 km/h | — |
| Towing speed | 23 km/h | — |
| 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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