Diesel Baggage / Cargo Tractor — TLD-make (distributed/leased by GSE Support India)

GSE Support India distributes and leases TLD's JST-series diesel baggage and cargo tractors into the Indian market, giving airlines and ground handlers access to one of the most widely deployed ramp-tractor platforms globally. The JST-25 and JST-30 variants differ primarily in drawbar pull — 2,500 daN and 3,000 daN respectively — with the JST-30 suited to heavier multi-cart trains and outsize cargo trailer operations. Both models are built on heavy-duty arc-welded steel frames with rear cast-iron ballast, a powershift transmission with torque converter and oil cooler (two forward, one reverse), and dual-circuit front/rear dry-disc service brakes. Engine options include Cummins, Deutz, and Kubota units in US EPA Tier 3 or Tier 4F configurations, with outputs in the 45–54 kW range — sufficient to maintain 30 km/h tow speed under load on standard apron gradients. The 60-litre fuel tank covers a full operational shift without refuelling. Power steering with a dual-acting cylinder keeps the 345 cm wall-to-wall turning radius manageable in constrained apron environments. The JST-series occupies the mid-range of the ramp-tractor segment — heavier than a simple baggage tug, lighter than a pushback tractor — making it the default choice for baggage-cart trains of 3–6 carts and for light-cargo trailer movements between cargo shed and aircraft. GSE Support India's rental and lease model allows operators to access the platform without the capital outlay of direct purchase, a model particularly suited to new route launches, seasonal capacity additions, or MRO operators with variable throughput.