The TPX-200-E is a full electric towbarless aircraft tractor, propelled by the innovative iBS Li-Ion battery technology, designed for push back & repositioning operations on aircraft up to 250 tons.
The TPX-200-E can also perform short distance towing on Narrow body aircraft like AIRBUS A318/A319/A320/A321, MD80/MD90*, DC9*,and BOEING B717*, B737,B757(* with optional gates system). An elevating cab is available as an option to handle EMB190/B727 and make underbelly operations.The TPX series have a unique cradle design with a central articulation between front and rear chassis preventing jack-knifing situations.
The driver is perfectly aligned with NLG and very close to the cradle to perform safe operations. Its failsafe and fully automated loading and unloading cycle is unmatched in its simplicity and security. Like all TLD tractors, the TPX series are efficient in design (2WS, 2WD) simplifying operational and maintenance tasks while offering the best TCO of comparable tractors.
