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Douglas-Kalmar TBL-501 (Towbarless Airfield Pushback tractor)

Hi There!

This is my replica of the Douglas-Kalmar TBL-50

To meet the requirements for handling regional aircraft types is an expanding market sector.

The TBL-50 is designed for pushback and maintenance towing of commuter for example: ATR, Dash 8, Embraer, SAAB and even up to B737 as well as A320.
A complete new design and patent for the docking device "cradle" is the base for this tractor.
The force monitoring system (F.A.C.T.®) enables constant and accurate measuring of tow and brake force as well as turn force and angle, thus making it possible to handle commuter aircrafts towbarless with absolute security.

In line with all other KALMAR- TBL tractors the TBL 50 is able to dock without moving or lifting the aircraft.

- 2 Seats
- Adoptive hitch connector
- Strong transmission and big weight to tow smth med-sized
- Max recommended weight on the lifted hitch - 3-5 ton
- Remember that the seat rotates with the reverse gear, but throttle is not getting inverted
- Its 2x4 WD, so it might be stuck on a non flat terrain
I hope you will like it!

Specifications

Top speed - 38/38 kmph
Fuel capacity - 187L
Engine - V4
Gearbox - ZE CTV (By Uranwind)
Range ~ More than you need to tug a plane
Sibtat system is connected to the tow hitches
UATC system is connected to the towbar, use as a converter between Sibtat and UATC

Controls

• W/S - Throttle/Brakes (hold S to engage reverse)
  
• A/D - Front Axle Steering
  
• Up/Down - Hitch lift
  
• 1 - Ignition, 2 - Light mode, 3 - Low gear, 4 - Emergency light, 5 - Horn, 6 - Connectors disconnect
  
• Space - Handbrake

Special thanks to:
Car logic - UranWind