CPB35-E Electric Pushback Tractor (e-Tracteur Cargo)
Electric pushback tractor for narrow-body — 35,000 lb drawbar, lithium-ready, IATA AHM 913 zero-emission.
The CPB35-E is Charlatte's electric conventional (towbar) pushback tractor for narrow-body aircraft. 35,000 lb (15,876 kg) drawbar pull places it squarely against the B737, A320 family and E-jets. Battery options include the legacy deep-cycle traction pack and an LFP lithium upgrade path; both run zero tailpipe emissions on the apron. Charlatte's e-Tracteur naming heritage links it directly to the brand's reputation as the world reference for electric baggage / cargo tractors — over 30,000 units delivered since the 1980s. Spare-parts commonality with the T137 fleet simplifies depot stocking for ground handlers running mixed Charlatte fleets.
Key specs
| Drawbar pull | 35,000 lb (15,876 kg) |
| Battery options | Deep-cycle traction or LFP lithium |
| Lithium pack capacity | 80-100 kWh (typical) |
| Aircraft compatibility | B737, A320 family, E-jets — towbar pushback |
| Drivetrain | AC induction with regen braking |
| Charge time | 8 h overnight / DC fast option |
| Operating temperature | -15 to +55 °C |
| Cab | Climate-controlled enclosed |
| Tailpipe emissions | Zero |