Conventional aircraft towing tractors (for towbar attached towing) that met bidding criteria:
TMX-450-50 by TLD - evaluated cost 320,000/- euros.
http://www.tld-group.com/products/conve ... s/tmx-450/
TMX 550-55 by TLD - evaluated cost 350,000/- euros.
Challenger 430 by Trepel - evaluated cost 324,700/- euros.
http://www.trepel.com/products/aircraft ... r-430.html
DC12-44-400 by Douglas - evaluated cost 347,900/- euros.
http://www.douglasequipment.co.uk/
Lowest evaluated bidder: TLD 320,000/- euros for TMX-450-50.
Info Source: PIA
TMX-450 Aircraft Towing Tractor
The TMX-450 Aircraft Towing Tractor, with a maximum driveline capability of 32,000daN (70,500lbs) is designed to perform push back and towing operations on medium and wide body aircraft (like the B767, A300, A310, A330, A340 up to the 500 and 600, B777, B747, A380.).
Its ergonomic design provides maximum driver comfort and increased visibility.
TLD’s high standards of build and component quality make the TMX-450 a durable and reliable tractor.
Info Source: tld-group.com
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