CHARGER 380
Towbarless aircraft tractor
Fast-moving power package
Description
The CHARGER 380 towbarless tractor is the most powerful and capable in its class. Ideal to handle the B777 and A340 aircraft types, the CHARGER 380 is perfect for long distance towing as well as inter-gate servicing.
This state-of-the-art tractor includes oversteer protection – with anti-collision and obstacle detection protection options – as well as superior comfort attributable to hydro-pneumatic suspension.
Technical specs
Performance
| Capacity | Towing / Pushing up to 380 tons · Lifting up to 41.2 tons |
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| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 7.985 x 4.075 x 1.800 mm (standard configuration) |
| Drawbar pull | 130 kN (calculated theoretical value, dependent on loaded weight and adhesion factor) |
| Driving speed | 32 km/h (depends on aircraft weight) |
| Turning radius | 9.700 mm |
Design
| Engine | CUMMINS QSB6.7 diesel, COM IIIA / EPA – TIER 3 · Other engines or emission classes on request |
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| Transmission | Hydrostatic transmission, hydraulic wheelmotors on rear wheels |
| Axle | Front axle with hydro-pneumatic suspension, rear drive axle rigid |
| Tyres | Front steering axle: 385/65 R22.5 · Rear drive axle: 325/95 R24 twinwheels |
| Steering | Hydraulic power steering with emergency steering pump · Steering axle equipped with angle sensor |
| Braking system | Dual circuit hydraulic brake system, multi-disc brakes at rear, drum brakes at front wheels, safety brake pressure accumulators for emergency braking in case of engine failure, parking brake on rear axle |
| Electric system | 24V DC for vehicle electric system |
| Driver’s cab | Liftable, closed cabin with doors and 2 seats |
| Safety features | Quick aircraft release, manual emergency operation of each function of the pick-up device, TAPS (TREPEL Aircraft Protection System against oversteering) |
