Towing tractor CHALLENGER 150e

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The CHALLENGER 150e electric tractor is the ideal machine for towing / pushing narrow-body aircraft types like the B737 and A320. With simple-to-use controls and a clean, crisp dash panel layout, the CHALLENGER 150e electric with hydro-pneumatic suspension, LED lighting, comfortable seating and heating / air conditioning options is as perfect to work with as with its diesel brother. Performance Dimensions (L x W x H) 5.510 x 2.270 x 2.153 mm (standard configuration w/o couplings) Drawbar pull 101 kN (calculated theoretical value, dependent on ballasted weight and adhesion factor) Turning radius 4.700 mm Weight 11 tons (without ballast, with 3 traction batteries) up to 16 tons (ballasted, with 3 traction batteries) Design Engine 3 electric motors Motors for drive: 2 motors, each 31 kW Motor for steering and braking: 7 kW Traction batteries: 3 lead acid batteries (each 80V 300 Ah) Transmission DANA 2 speed forward and reverse transmission system Axle Front axle with hydro-pneumatic suspension, rear axle rigid Tyres 275/70 R22.5 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 Options Cabin with doors with sliding windows or open driver´s cab, central lubrication system, air conditioning, front axle steering, solid rubber tires, 2 on-board battery chargers, driving speed 25km/h