TBL 190
Standard features on TBL 190 are 2-wheel drive, 2-wheel steering, ABS-Anti Lock Brakes, Elevating cabin.
Cradle is more sturdy and incorporating mechanical lock, otherwise of same layout as for the TBL 180. Aircraft docking without moving or lifting airplane.
An engine connected to a power shift transmission, working through prop shaft directly on drive axle. This straight forward solution is resulting in low maintenance costs.
Featuring a unique gas-hydraulic suspension system on cabin, providing exceptional driving comfort.
The TBL- 190 is a very powerful tractor designed both for pushback operations of aircrafts of over 300 tonnes take-off weight as well as high speed maintenance towing.
  • Automatic lubrication system
  • Electrical heated windscreens
  • Air conditioning
  • 4-wheel drive
  • ASR Traction control system
  • Winter kit
Examples of optional extras:
TBL 190 is designed for pushback and maintenance towing of aircraft from MD-80/A319 up to B777/A340.
Specification and appearance of Kalmar Motor products shown here may vary according to requirements and conditions, and are subject to change without notice.
FACT
Rear axle
  • Make/Model: Individually suspensioned wheel hubs
  • Tyre: 480-95R X 25
  • Make/Model: Kessler
  • Tyre: Pneumatic 18.00X33 EV
Front axle
  • Type: 6-Cyl
  • Power output: 175 kW
  • Emission standard: Stage 5
  • Alternator: 175kW
Range extender Engine
Power output: Front 1000kW
Electric traction Motors
Cabin
Recommended aircraft range
DC-10,MD-11
Boeing 767, 787, 777-200 777-300ER, 747
Airbus 330-340/300, 350-900/1000, 340-600, 380
  • Lift capacity cradle: 60,000kg
  • Speed: solo/tow 30/25 km/h
4 wheel-steering
Performance
Rear: Dry Disk brakes
Front: Dry Disk brakes
Hydraulic operated 4 wheel brakes with ABS
Brakes
Dimensions and weight
  • Length: 9,700-10,140 mm
  • Width: 4,500 mm
  • Height: 2,000-2,371 mm
  • Ground clearance: 180 mm
  • Wheelbase: 5,750 mm
  • Turning circle radius: 8,820 mm
  • Dry weight: 42,000 kg
Make/Model: Poclain individually suspensioned hubs
Tyre type/ dimension: Solid 28x16x22
Rear:
Front:
Make/Model: Kessler
Tyre type/ dimension: Pneumatic 445 /65 X 22.5
Axles
  • Make/Model: Dromos
  • Type: Transfer case
  • Speed: 2 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission
  • Type: AC 400 Volts/ Diesel I-4
  • Power output: 100 kW /90 kW
  • Cooling: Liquid cooled
  • Power source: Lithium-Ion batteries 72 kWh onboard 380V 3-phase charger/diesel
Engine
Cabin
  • Lift capacity cradle: 35,000 kg
  • Speed: solo/tow 30/23 km/h
Performance
Rear: Drum
Front: Drum
Hydraulic operated anti-lock 4 wheel brake system
Brakes
Dimensions and weight
  • Length: 8,100-8,305 mm
  • Width: 3,540 mm
  • Height: 1,980-2,550 mm
  • Ground clearance: 170 mm
  • Wheelbase: 3,318 mm
  • Turning circle radius: 9,700 mm
  • Dry weight: 15,100-16,260 kg
other TBL tractors
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-180 is designed for push-back and intergate towing of aircraft from Fokker 28/A319/MD80 to B767/A300.
TBL-100 is designed for pushback of aircraft from F70 up to and including B757
To meet the requirements for handling regional aircraft types is an expanding market sector.