Towing tractor CHALLENGER 280e

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The CHALLENGER 280e electric conventional tractor is designed to handle a wide range of aircraft types up to the A350 and B787. Just like its diesel brother, the CHALLENGER 280e electric is equipped with hydro-pneumatic suspension, comfortable seating and heating / air conditioning options. World-class components ensure low maintenance costs and optimum lifetime. Performance Dimensions (L x W x H) 5.940 x 2.440 x 2.135 mm (standard configuration w/o couplings) Drawbar pull 200 kN (calculated theoretical value, dependent on ballasted weight and adhesion factor) Turning radius 5.600 mm Weight 24 tons (without ballast, with 2 traction batteries) up to 28 tons (ballasted, with 2 traction batteries) Design Engine 3 electric motors Motors for drive: 2 motors, each 46 kW Motor for steering and braking: 11.5 kW Tractions batteries: 2 lead acid batteries (each 96V 875 Ah) Transmission DANA 2 speed forward and reverse transmission system Axle Front axle with hydro-pneumatic suspension, rear axle rigid Tyres 300/80 R22.5 TL 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 cabin, central lubrication system, air conditioning, front axle steering, 2 on-board battery chargers.