TBL 180
The cabin features air suspension and the driving position is 180° turnable.
The docking device "cradle" is a unique Kalmar Motor design and is well known and proven all over the world. It allows docking without moving or lifting the aircraft.
An engine connected to a power shift transmission, working through prop shaft directly on drive axle.
The TBL 180 is the most popular tractor that has been manufactured in the largest numbers. It combines high performance with very low maintenance costs and straightforward conventional technology.
  • Electrical heated windscreens
  • Air conditioning
  • Winter kit
  • Automatic lubrication system
Examples of optional extras:
TBL-180 is designed for push-back and intergate towing of aircraft from Fokker 28/A319/MD80 to B767/A300.
Specification and appearance of Kalmar Motor products shown here may vary according to requirements and conditions, and are subject to change without notice.
FACT
electric
hybrid
diesel
  • Make/Model: DANA-Spicer T12000
  • Type: Torque converter powershift transmission
  • Speed: 4 forward and 3 reverse
Transmission
  • Type: 4-Cyl
  • Stage 5
  • Power output: 100 kW
  • Cooling: Liquid cooled
  • Fuel: Diesel
Engine
Kalmar Cabin (PDF)
Cabin
  • Lift capacity cradle: 23,000 kg
  • Speed: solo/tow 30/18 km/h
Performance
  • Make/Model: Poclain individually suspensioned hubs
  • Tyre type/ dimension: Solid 28x12x22
Rear:
  • Hydraulic operated 4 wheel brakes
  • Front: Disc, wet multi layer
  • Rear: Drum
Brakes
Axles
  • Make/Model: DANA-Spicer
  • Tyre type/ dimension: Pneumatic 315/70 R15
Front:
Dimensions and weight
  • Length: 7,695 mm
  • Width: 3,060 mm
  • Height: 2,050-2,238 mm
  • Ground clearance: 100 mm
  • Wheelbase: 3,290 mm
  • Turning circle radius: 10,000 mm
  • Dry weight: 9,140 kg
  • Make/Model: DANA-Spicer
  • Type: Transfer case
  • Speed: 2 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission
  • Type: AC 400 Volts/ Diesel
  • Power output: 100 kW /22 kW
  • Cooling: Liquid cooled
  • Power source: Lithium-Ion batteries, onboard 380V 3-phase charger/diesel
Engine
Kalmar Cabin (PDF)
Cabin
  • Lift capacity cradle: 23,000 kg
  • Speed: solo/tow 30/18 km/h
Performance
  • Make/Model: Poclain individually suspensioned hubs
  • Tyre type/ dimension: Solid 28x12x22
Rear:
Rear: Drum
Front: Disc, wet multi layer
Hydraulic operated 4 wheel brakes
Brakes
Axles
  • Make/Model: DANA-Spicer
  • Tyre type/ dimension: Pneumatic 315/70 R15
Front:
Dimensions and weight
  • Length: 7,695 mm
  • Width: 3,060 mm
  • Height: 2,050-2,238 mm
  • Ground clearance: 100 mm
  • Wheelbase: 3,290 mm
  • Turning circle radius: 10,000 mm
  • Dry weight: 9,140 kg
  • Make/Model: DANA-Spicer
  • Type: Transfer case
  • Speed: 2 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission
  • Type: AC 400 Volts
  • Power output: 100 kW
  • Cooling: Liquid cooled
  • Power source: Lithium-Ion batteries 48kWh
  • onboard 380V 3-phase charger
Engine
Kalmar Cabin (PDF)
Cabin
  • Lift capacity cradle: 23,000 kg
  • Speed: solo/tow 30/18 km/h
Performance
  • Make/Model: Poclain individually suspensioned hubs
  • Tyre type/ dimension: Solid 28x12x22
Rear:
Rear: Drum
Front: Disc, wet multi layer
Hydraulic operated 4 wheel brakes
Brakes
Axles
  • Make/Model: DANA-Spicer
  • Tyre type/ dimension: Pneumatic 315/70 R15
Front:
Dimensions and weight
  • Length: 7,695 mm
  • Width: 3,060 mm
  • Height: 2,050-2,238 mm
  • Ground clearance: 100 mm
  • Wheelbase: 3,290 mm
  • Turning circle radius: 10,000 mm
  • Dry weight: 9,140 kg
other TBL tractors
TBL 800
TBL 800 is an electric powered tractor designed for pushback and high speed maintenance towing of aircraft from Boeing 767 up to Airbus 380.
TBL 190
TBL 190 is designed for pushback and maintenance towing of aircraft from MD-80/A319 up to B777/A340.
TBL 100
TBL-100 is designed for pushback of aircraft from F70 up to and including B757
TBL 50
To meet the requirements for handling regional aircraft types is an expanding market sector.