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TBL 800 Towbarless Tractor (Electric / Hybrid) 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 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 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 800 Towbarless Tractor (Electric / Hybrid) | 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 800 Towbarless Tractor (Electric / Hybrid) | Watex Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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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