CHALLENGER 280
Aircraft tractor
The workhorse for B787 and A350
Description
The CHALLENGER 280 is the perfect solution for mid-size pushback operations, also for the upcoming Airbus A350 and Boeing B787 aircraft.
The versatile range of operational applications makes the CHALLENGER 280 the ideal workhorse. The durable quality components built in the drive train ensures low Total Cost of Ownership.
Technical specs
Performance
| Capacity | Aircraft weight up to 300 tons |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5.930 x 2.400 x 2.110 mm (standard configuration w/o couplings) |
| Drawbar pull | 220 kN (calculated theoretical value, dependent on ballasted weight and adhesion factor) |
| Driving speed | 28 km/h (depends on ballasted weight) |
| Turning radius | 5.600 mm |
| Weight | 24 tons (without ballast) up to 28 tons (ballasted) |
Design
| Engine | Deutz Diesel Engine TCD 3.6 (Stage-V), liquid-cooled Power output: 100 kW (136 PS / 134 HP) |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Power shift transmission, torque converter, 5 speed forward, 3 speed reverse |
| Axle | Front axle with hydro-pneumatic suspension, rear axle without suspension |
| Tyres | 300/80 R22.5 TL |
| 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 280e
Electric aircraft tractor
The workhorse for the majority of widebody aircrafts
Description
The CHALLENGER 280e electric conventional tractor is designed to handle a wide range of aircraft types up to B787 and A350.
Just like its Diesel brother the CHALLENGER 280e electric is equipped with hydro-pneumatic suspension, comfortable seating and heating / air conditioning options. World-class components ensure low maintenance costs and optimum life-time
Technical specs
Performance
| Capacity | Aircraft weight up to 300 tons |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5.940 x 2.440 x 2.135 mm (standard configuration w/o couplings) |
| Drawbar pull | 210 kN (calculated theoretical value, dependent on ballasted weight and adhesion factor) |
| Driving speed | 18 km/h (depends on ballasted weight) |
| Turning radius | 5.600 mm |
| Weight | 24 tons (without ballast, with 2 traction batteries) up to 28 tons (ballasted, with 2 traction batteries) |
Design
| Engine | 3 electric motors · Motors for drive: 2 motors, each 46 kW · Motor for steering and braking: 11.5 kW Tractions batteries: 2 lead acid batteries (each 96V 875 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 | 300/80 R22.5 TL |
| Steering | Hydraulic powered 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 | 24V DC, combination of common relays and PLC controllers. Where possible, control logic functions processed by the PLC |
| Driver’s cab | Not liftable, cabin w/o doors with 2 seats |
