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TBL 800 Towbarless Tractor (Electric / Hybrid) 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 800 Towbarless Tractor (Electric / Hybrid)
by Kalmar Motor AB
Full-electric towbarless tractor rated for 60,000 kg cradle lift — handles everything from the Boeing 747 to the Airbus A380.
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 800 Towbarless Tractor (Electric / Hybrid) | 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 800 Towbarless Tractor (Electric / Hybrid) | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Cradle lift capacity | 60,000 kg | — |
| Traction motor output | 1,000 kW | — |
| Battery voltage | 800 V | — |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium-ion | — |
| Range extender | 6-cylinder, 175 kW, Stage 5 | — |
| Dry weight | 42,000 kg | — |
| Overall length | 9,705–10,140 mm | — |
| Overall width | 4,500 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 5,750 mm | — |
| Turning radius | 8,820 mm | — |
| Solo speed | 30 km/h | — |
| Towing speed | 25 km/h | — |
| Steering | 4-wheel | — |
| Braking | Hydraulic 4-wheel disc with ABS | — |
| 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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