In the bustling world of aviation, efficient and safe ground handling is crucial. One of the unsung heroes of this operation is the aircraft towing tug tractor. These robust vehicles are essential for maneuvering aircraft on the ground, ensuring timely departures and arrivals. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore what aircraft towing tug tractors are, their types, benefits, and maintenance tips, helping you make informed decisions whether you are a professional in the aviation industry or just curious about these fascinating machines.
Enhanced Safety: Towing tugs reduce the risk of accidents and collisions during aircraft ground operations. Their precise control and maneuverability help prevent damage to both the aircraft and ground infrastructure.
Improved Efficiency: Efficient towing reduces turnaround times, allowing for quicker departures and arrivals. This efficiency is crucial for maintaining tight flight schedules and maximizing aircraft utilization.
Cost-Effective Operations: Properly maintained towing tugs can significantly cut down on the need for expensive aircraft repairs caused by mishandling. They also reduce the wear and tear on airport tarmac.
Flexibility: Different types of tugs cater to various aircraft sizes and operational needs. This flexibility ensures that airports can handle a wide range of aircraft efficiently.
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Airport Ground Equipment Airport Towing Tractor without driving cabin
It's mainly used in indoor or buliding with rain shed, the price is USD1400 cheaper if you don't need driving cabin.
Airport Ground Equipment Airport Towing Tractor with simple driving cabin
It's mainly used in place without big rain and cold weather, the price is USD650 cheaper if you need simple driving cabin instead of complete driving cabin.
Airport Ground Equipment Airport Towing Tractor with complete driving cabin
It's the most popular type, and can be used in all market.
Parameters of Airport Ground Equipment Airport Towing Tractor
It's airport tow tractor with 25KN Max. drawbar pull.
Also we have model with 20KN & 30KN Max drawbar pull.
For 20KN Max drawbar pull model TDB-20, the price is USD550 cheaper;
For 30KN Max drawbar pull model TDB-30, the price is USD550 higher.
Drawing of Airport Ground Equipment Airport Towing Tractor
It's outline size drawing, sometimes it have small tolerance.
Optional parts for Airport Ground Equipment Airport Towing Tractor:
1) spare wheel with tire & rim (USD235/PC).
2) air conditioning (cold & warm, USD960/PC);
3) hot air blower (USD480/PC);
4) custom-built traction pins (mainly for push, USD195/PC);
5) small loading platform (USD480/PC);
6) moinitoring recording system (USD380/PC);
7) simple winter tool box (USD190/PC);
8) loop rope (USD50/PC).
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Shipping quantity: 2PCS/20'GP, 4PCS/40'GP.
Excellent qulity & fast delivery
We are specializing in the production of Airport Ground Equipment Airport Towing Tractor and other airport ground equipment. The company has got inspection certificate for airport ground equipment issued by China National Construction Machinery Quality Supervision Testing Center and export license. Strong power, compact structure, beautiful shape, high speed and small turning radius make TD series baggage tractors more comfortable and easier to operate. Providing professional traction for different working conditions, TD series are widely favored by civil aviation, postal, port, railway and mining enterprises and exported to overseas market.
Certificate for airport tow tractor
Certificate ISO9001 & Inspection certificate for Airport Tow Tractor.
Item Unit / Model | TDC-20 | TDC-25 | TDC-30 | ||||
Performance | Max. drawbar pull | KN | 20 | 25 | 30 | ||
Max. towed weight | With one trailer | Kg | 25000 | 32000 | 38000 | ||
With a train of trailers | Kg | 39000 | 49000 | 59000 | |||
Max. travel speed | Forward | Km/h | 25 | ||||
Backward | Km/h | 14 | |||||
Min. turning radius | mm | 5800 | |||||
Max. gradeability with no load | % | 38 | 38 | 30 | |||
Weight | Truck weight(no load) | Kg | 3160 | 3600 | 4150 | ||
Weight distribution | Front | Kg | 1010 | 1120 | 1110 | ||
| Rear | Kg | 2100 | 2480 | 3040 | ||
Dimensions | Outline dimension | Overall length | mm | 3000(with towing bar) | |||
Overall width | mm | 1440 | |||||
Overall height | mm | 1450(without cab) 1980(with cab) | |||||
Wheelbase | mm | 1600 | |||||
Wheelbase | Front | mm | 1230 | ||||
Rear | mm | 1170 | |||||
Front overhang | mm | 630 | |||||
Rear overhang | mm | 770 | |||||
Towing bar height | mm | 304.8/405 | |||||
Min. ground clearance | mm | 150 | |||||
Engine | Model | Yanmar 9 | |||||
Displacement | cm³ | 2899 | |||||
Rated output | KW/rpm | 45/2600 | |||||
Max. torque | N.m/rpm | 202/1600 | |||||
Max. speed | rpm | 2500 | |||||
Transmission | Model | Okamura Y43340D | |||||
Gearshift method | Automatic 2 speed | ||||||
Transmission gear ratio | Forward gear I | 2.550 | |||||
Forward gear 2 | 1.241 | ||||||
Backward gear 1 | 2.550 | ||||||
Tire | Front | 6.50-10 | |||||
Rear | 28X9-15 | ||||||
Brake | Service brake | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | |||
Parking brake | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
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