Kalmar MOTOR AB User Manual
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KALMAR
MOTOR AB
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If it flies, we move it – quickly and carefully
Kalmar Motor has worked in the same field for more
than 40 years. We develop and manufacture aircraft
tractors.
We move commercial aviation aircraft of all sizes.
Quickly and carefully with accessibility 24 hours a day
and 365 days a year. That requires more than muscles.
By combining simplicity with the latest cutting edge
technology, we create tractors that last longer, require
less service, and offer a level of comfort that enables
drivers to achieve top performance.
TBL comes from Kalmar
Several of the functions that are now standard for
aircraft tractors were developed by us. Kalmar has
become a synonym for towbarless tractors (TBL), first
launched in 1989. Even today, Kalmar offers a unique
TBL function that allows attachment without having to
lift or move the plane.
All the tractors from Kalmar Motor are equipped
with conventional transmission with the latest automa-
tic transmission technology. This means seamless gear
shifts, and smooth driving with lower fuel consumption,
greater dependability, and a longer life compared to
hydrostatic drive systems.
A work environment for long shifts
All tractors have the same standard cab with the driver
positioned centrally and the same line of sight in both
directions. The fact that several models have the same
cab makes for faster training. Thanks to the latest CAN
bus technology, all the information is available on a
monitor in front of the driver. Cabs and wheel axles
have hydropneumatic suspension to ensure the highest
level of comfort.
The drivers seat rotates 180 degrees. The steering
wheel, controls and instruments also move and adjust
themselves so that the driver always drives facing
forwards, regardless of the direction. The three largest
tractors also have cabins that can be raised or lowered.
Tow even without personnel in the cockpit
The TBL 50 is the only tractor on the market that can
handle a wide range of commuter aircraft with formal
NTO approvals. This is possible thanks to the very
sophisticated patented cradle design combined with the
F.A.C.T.® System. These two systems control the tractive
and braking forces as well as the torque and angle in
an extremely accurate way. This makes it possible to
achieve the very tough requirements set by the airframe
manufacturers for handling commuter aircraft. The
cradle also have the very unique feature of a mechani-
cal torque release, similar to the fuse pin in a tow-bar.
Combined this makes the TBL 50 unique on the market
today. We also implement the same type of force control
system to the Kalmar conventional towing tractors, to
reduce the risk if an over sized conventional tractor is
used.
Kalmar Motor has the right tractor for every airport,
and for every kind of aircraft used in commercial
aviation, from regional aircraft to the largest aircraft in
use, the Airbus A380.
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PRESENTING OUR
PRODUCT RANGE
You can find more facts about, and pictures of, all of our models at www.kalmarmotor.se
Kalmar FB 600 - Tow Tractor
Kalmar TBL 190 - Towbarless Tractor
A powerful tractor for pushback and high-speed towing of aircraft with takeoff
weights up to 300 tonnes, from Embraer 170 to B777/A340. Docking is executed
without moving the aircraft. The suspended cab can be raised and lowered, and
the driver’s console with instrumentation and controls can rotate.
Tow tractor for pushback and maintenance towing of aircraft with takeoff
weights up to 650 tonnes. Diesel engine, Power Shift transmission and 4 wheel
drive. Tractive effort over 400 kN.
Hydraulic suspension system with comfort equal to that of a passenger car.
The cab can be raised and lowered. Rotating seat enables driver to always be
seated in travel direction. Combined with steering on all four wheels, lockable on
the rear axle, you have unique manoeuvrability with maximum precision.
Kalmar TBL 180 - Towbarless Tractor
An efficient tractor with low maintenance costs, for pushback and intergate towing
of aircraft ranging in size from Fokker 70 to B767/A300. Docking is executed without moving the aircraft. The maximum NLG weight is 23,000 kg. The tractor has
Kalmar Motor’s unique suspension system and a first-rate working environment
with a rotating driver’s console.
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Kalmar FB 250 - Tow Tractor
Tow tractor for pushback and maintenance towing of aircraft with takeoff
weights up to 250 tonnes. Diesel engine, Power Shift transmission and 4 wheel
drive. Tractive effort 160 kN.
Hydraulic suspension system with comfort equal to that of a passenger car.
The cab can be raised and lowered. The entire drivers console rotate for shunting in both directions without adjustment of the tow bar. Steering on all four
wheels ensures optimal manoeuvrability, and the lockable steering on the rear
axle improves precision.
Kalmar TBL 50 - Towbarless Tractor
Tow tractor for pushback and maintenance towing of commuter aircraft such as
ATR, Dash 8, Embraer, Saab, CRJ etc. Docking is executed without moving the
air-craft. New technology in the cradle, with F.A.C.T.® force monitoring. The maximum NLG weight is 11,000 kg. The tractor has Kalmar Motor’s unique suspension
system and a first-rate working environment with a rotating driver’s console.
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