CHALLENGER 150
Aircraft tractor
Cost optimized small tractor
Description
The CHALLENGER 150 is the perfect solution for customers who need to handle in particular the B737 and A320 fleets.
What’s more is: The fully ballasted CHALLENGER 150 is also able to push out the B767-200/300 at Maximum Ramp Weight. The hydro-pneumatic front axle suspension provides best driving comfort for the operator.
Technical specs
Performance
| Capacity | Aircraft weight up to 160 tons |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5.490 x 2.240 x 2.155 mm (standard configuration w/o couplings) |
| Drawbar pull | 101 kN (calculated theoretical value, dependent on ballasted weight and adhesion factor) |
| Driving speed | Up to 28 km/h |
| Turning radius | 4.700 mm |
| Weight | 9 tons (without ballast) up to 15 tons (ballasted) |
Design
| Engine | Deutz Diesel Engine TD 2.9 L4 (Stage-V), liquid-cooled Power output: 55.4 kW (75 PS / 74 HP) |
|---|---|
| Transmission | DANA powershift transmission, torque converter, 5 forward-, 3 reverse speeds |
| Axle | Front axle with hydro-pneumatic suspension, rear axle without suspension |
| Tyres | 275/70 R22.5 |
| Steering | Hydraulic powered steering, direct via Orbitrol · All wheel steering |
| Braking system | Dual circuit hydraulic multiple wet disc brakes, spring loaded parking brake |
| Electric system | 24V DC for vehicle electric system |
| Driver’s cab | Not liftable, cabin w/o doors with 2 seats |
CHALLENGER 150e
Electric aircraft tractor
The new, narrow-body aircraft workmate
Description
The CHALLENGER 150e electric tractor is the ideal machine for towing/pushing narrow-body aircraft such as the B737 and A320.
With simple-to-use controls and a clean, crisp dash panel layout, the CHALLENGER 150e features hydro-pneumatic suspension, LED lighting, comfortable seating and heating/air conditioning options. It is just as easy to operate as the diesel version.
Technical specs
Performance
| Capacity | Aircraft weight up to 160 tons |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5.510 x 2.270 x 2.153 mm (standard configuration without couplings) |
| Drawbar pull | 110 kN (calculated theoretical value, dependent on ballasted weight and adhesion factor) |
| Driving speed | 20 km/h (depends on ballasted weight) |
| Turning radius | 4.700 mm |
| Weight | 11 tons (without ballast, with 3 traction batteries) up to 16 tons (ballasted, with 3 traction batteries) |
Design
| Engine | 2 electric drive motors each 31 kW · 1 electric motor for steering and braking: 7 kW · Traction batteries: 3 lead acid batteries (each 80 V, 300 Ah) |
|---|---|
| Transmission | DANA gearbox with 2 gears (only to shift on full stop). Forward/reverse drive in conjunction with the rotation direction of the electric motor |
| Axle | Front axle with hydro-pneumatic suspension, rear axle without suspension |
| Tyres | 275/70 R22.5 |
| Steering | Hydraulic power steering, direct via Orbitrol · All wheel steering |
| Braking system | Dual circuit hydraulic brake, disc brakes on each wheel, fail-safe emergency and parking brake at the rear axle |
| Electric system | 24 V DC, combination of common relays and PLC controllers. Where possible, control logic functions are processed by the PLC |
| Driver’s cab | Not liftable, cabin without doors with 2 seats |
