TREPEL Aircraft Tractors

Challenger 700

The CHALLENGER 700 is a conventional aircraft tractor that is capable to handle push-back, repositioning and maintenance towing of all wide body aircraft including a fully loaded A380. The mechanical lock-up clutch of the new generation of power shift transmission reduces fuel consumption when moving at higher speed. The liftable power-pack compartment minimizes downtime of the tractor and reduces maintenance costs.

Challenger 550

The CHALLENGER 550 has a lot of technical features built in its big brother, the CHALLENGER 700. With its gross vehicle weight of up to 60 tons, the CHALLENGER 550 is designed in particular for push-back and maintenance towing of aircraft up to the size of a B747-8. A robust tow tractor at an economic price with low maintenance costs.

Challenger 430

The CHALLENGER 430 is a conventional aircraft tractor that is capable to handle push-back, repositioning and maintenance towing of aircraft up to a fully loaded B777. The hydro-pneumatic front axle suspension provides the best possible driving comfort for the operator. The crane-liftable power-pack compartment minimizes downtime of the tractor and reduces maintenance costs.

Challenger 280e

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.

Challenger 280

The CHALLENGER 280 is the perfect solution for mid-size pushback operations, including the A350 and B787 aircraft. The versatile range of operational applications makes the CHALLENGER 280 the ideal workhorse. The durable quality components built in the drive train ensure low Total Cost of Ownership.

Challenger 150e

The CHALLENGER 150e electric tractor is the ideal machine for towing / pushing narrow-body aircraft types like the B737 and A320. With simple-to-use controls and a clean, crisp dash panel layout, the CHALLENGER 150e electric with hydro-pneumatic suspension, LED lighting, comfortable seating and heating / air conditioning options is as perfect to work with as with its diesel brother.

Challenger 150

The CHALLENGER 150 is the perfect solution for customers who need to handle in particular the B737 and A320 fleets. What‘s more is: The fully ballasted CHALLENGER 150 is also able to push the B767-200/300 at Maximum Ramp Weight. The hydro-pneumatic front axle suspension provides best driving comfort for the operator.

Charger 380

The CHARGER 380 towbarless tractor is the most powerful and capable in its class. Ideal to handle the B777 and A340 aircraft types, the CHARGER 380 is perfect for long distance towing as well as inter-gate servicing.

This state-of-the-art tractor includes oversteer protection – with anti-collision and obstacle detection protection options – as well as superior comfort attributable to hydro-pneumatic suspension.