Towing tractor CHALLENGER 430

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The CHALLENGER 430 is a conventional aircraft tractor that is capable to handle push-back, repositioning and maintenance towing of aircraft up to a fully loaded B777. The hydro-pneumatic front axle suspension provides the best possible driving comfort for the operator. The crane-liftable power-pack compartment minimizes downtime of the tractor and reduces maintenance costs. Performance Dimensions (L x W x H) 6.910 x 2.700 x 2.060 mm (standard configuration w/o couplings) Drawbar pull 304 kN (calculated theoretical value, dependent on ballasted weight and adhesion factor) Turning radius 6.400 mm Weight 27 tons (without ballast) up to 43 tons (ballasted) Design Engine Deutz 6-cylinder diesel TCD 2013 L6 (COM IIIA / EPA-TIER3) Other engines or emission class on request. Transmission ZF-power shift transmission, converter gear, 6 speed forward, 3 speed reverse Axle Kessler front axle with hydro pneumatic suspension, Kessler rear axle rigid Tyres 14.00-24 ContainerMaster28PR E4 TT Steering Hydraulic powered steering, (operational) front axle steering via Orbitrol, (operational) rear axle steered electronically, 4 steering modes: Front axle steering, rear axle steering, diagonal steering, all wheel steering Braking system Dual circuit hydraulic disc brakes, spring loaded parking brake Electric system 24V DC for vehicle electric system Driver’s cab Standard cab, liftable, closed with 2 seats Options Integrated hydraulic jacks, open or closed rear driver’s stand, air conditioning, park heating system, GPU 90 kVA, central greasing station, PREMIUM cab. With STAGE-IIIB/TIER4i or STAGE-IV/TIER-4F engines the drawbar pull (DBP), the engine power and the top speed may vary.