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	Towbarless Aircraft Tractors
	A highly manoeuvrable handler which cradles the aircraft's nose landing gear
	TBL - 600
	TBL - 400
	TBL - 280
	TBL - 200
	TBL - 180
	TBL - 50
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Designed for towing operations at slower speeds with regional aircraft up to 11tonnes

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The Douglas-Kalmar TBL - 50 Tugmaster has been designed for towing operations at slower speeds with regional aircraft up to 11 tonnes, including the Embraer 170.

Key Applications:
- Pushbacks
- Inter-gate towing
- Slower speed, shorter distance maintenance towing

Aircraft approved for handling

The TBL-50 is suitable for towing operations at higher speeds with the following aircraft:

ATR: 42, 72
BAe: 146, Avro RJ series
Canadair: RJ200, 700, 900 series
DeHavilland: DASH 8
Dornier: 328, 728, 928
Embraer: 135, 145, 170
Fokker: 50, 70, 100
SAAB: 340, 2000
Shorts: 340, 360

Additional information

Brief Specifications

Engine:	Deutz TCD 2012 LO4 – 74.9 kW (100 bhp)
Transmission:	Dana Spicer 12000 Series Powershift
Drive/Steer Axle	Dana Spicer 212
Steering:	Two Wheel Front
Cab:	Dual Facing
Cradle Lift Capacity	11,000kgs / 24,244lbs
Oversteer Alerting:	Yes