Overview: The Model AP8700C-EZ is an aircraft towing vehicle designed by LEKTRO for towing aircraft up to 55,000 lbs (24,948 kg). It features a two-person operator compartment with stand-up operation and restraint.
Construction: The vehicle is constructed from welded steel plate and polymers, protected by primer and high-gloss enamel paint with a polyurethane coating to prevent rust and corrosion. Custom colors are available as an option.
Specifications:- Length: 158.2 in / 401.9 cm
- Width: 54.5 in / 138.4 cm
- Height: 49.9 in / 126.6 cm
- Turning Radius: 139 in / 353 cm
- Wheel Base: 81.1 in / 205.9 cm
- Vehicle Speed (Empty): 7 MPH / 11.2 KPH
- Vehicle Speed (Loaded): 3 MPH / 4.8 KPH
- Lift Cradle Capacity: 5500 LBS / 2495 KG
- Nose Gear Cradle Lifting Height: 9 in / 23 cm
- Ground Clearance: 5 in / 12.7 cm
- Shipping Weight without Batteries & Charger: 2970 LBS / 1347 KG
- Shipping Weight with Motive Batteries & Charger: 4250 LBS / 1928 KG
- Shipping Weight with Motive & GPU Batteries & Charger: 4600 LBS / 2087 KG
Features:- Vehicle Drive: 30.9 HP/23.1 kW, 48 VDC Traction Motor with Auburn/Dana 44 Differential
- Motor Speed Control: EV100ZX SCR with On-Board Diagnostics
- Batteries: Eight 6 VDC, 328 AMP-HR Batteries
- GPU: Optional built-in 12/24/28 VDC / 1374 CCA Motive/GPU Batteries
- Motive Battery Charger: External Fully Automatic 50 AMP DC / 230 VAC / 50-60 Hz / 1-PH Charger
- Nose Gear Lift Cradle: Patented Universal Nose Gear Lift Cradle with Electric/Hydraulic Pump
- Winch: Heavy-duty Hydraulic Winch with Automatic Safety Cut-Off
- Steering: Automotive-type Wheel with Automotive Gear Box
- Service Brakes: Foot Operated Hydraulic Disc-Type
- Parking Brake: Hand/Foot activated Electric Deadman Parking Brake
- Drive Tires: Dual 5.00 x 8 8-ply Pneumatic Highway Tread
- Steer Tires: Dual 5.00 x 8 8-ply Pneumatic Highway Tread
- Lighting: Single 360° Rotating LED Spotlight and Five Amber Reflectors
Additional Options: Draw Bar Pin, Specialized Aircraft Towing Adapters, Custom Highlift Adapters, and various lighting and tire options are available.
Patents: The vehicle is covered by several patents, including Nos. 5,151,003 / 5,302,075 / 9,067,691, with others pending.
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