TBL 800
Featuring our unique gas-hydraulic suspension system on elevating cabins, providing exceptional driving comfort. The driving position is 180° turnable for excellent overview and safe operation. Standard features also include 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel steering, ABS-Anti Lock Brakes.
The cradle is sturdy with a lifting capacity of 60 000 kg. Aircraft docking is performed without moving or lifting the airplane. To increase efficiency, docking to aircraft is executed with passenger boarding bridge still connected.
The electric drive system reduces cost for operation and maintenance with up to 60%!
Electric power will be regenerated in braking and when operating hydraulic functions.
Powered by 800 V Lithium-Ion batteries with exceptional capacity. Charging of batteries is by on-board chargers that accept 400V AC and 115V 400Hz GPU power. A range extender generator, powered by Cummins engine to latest emission standards, will automatically start when batteries need more power.
The aircraft washer has a specially designed basket with soft safeguards and optional protection systems for safe driving and maneuvering.
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
other TBL tractors
TBL 190 is designed for pushback and maintenance towing of aircraft from MD-80/A319 up to B777/A340.
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.