The Comet 12D is the most powerful towing tractor of the Comet series, well suitable for pushback tasks on aircraft with an MTOW of up to 150 tons (in compliance with IATA). Being powerful without compromise, this allround tractor is suitable as well for cargo assignments, towing dollies and cargo trailers. The permanent hydrostatic four-wheel drive assures precise and at the same time safe working conditions with heavy loads.
Engine and power train
Motor data
Engine
DEUTZ TCD 3.6 L4
Performance
105 kW at 2300 rpm
Emission standard
EU V / US T4f or EU IIIA
Power train
Drive
Hydrostatic permanent fourwheel drive
Drive shaft
Kessler differential axle
Power data
Drawbar pull
60 kN
Trailing load*
34.4 t (acc. to BGV C10 at 30 km/h)
100 t (acc. to DIN 15172 at 6 km/h)
Pushback
up to 150 t MTOW (acc. to IATA)
Miscellaneous
Brakes
Drum brakes front and rear, hydraulic spring loaded parking brake
Steering
Hydraulic steering system
Front axle
Leaf spring mounted steering brake axle with shock absorbers
Rear axle
Leaf spring mounted differential axle with shock absorber
Electric system
24 V
Tank capacity
110 l Diesel
Driving speed
up to 30 km/h
*on dry and level ground
Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Length (without tow hitch)
3700 mm
Width
1980 mm
Height (with cabin)
2480 mm
Chassis
Wheel base
1880 mm
Track width (front/rear)
1665 mm / 1471 mm
Ground clearance
approx. 120 mm
Turning circle (outer wheel)
4250 mm
Wheels/tires (front)
9.5 R 17.5
Wheels/tires (rear)
9.5 R 17.5 (twin tires)
Weights
Dead weight (with closed cab)
approx. 12000 kg
Deviations possible depending on configuration (approx. specification ± 5%)
Loading/Unloading
Baggage Handling
Cargo
Pushback
Military Applications
Mowing
Mowing and Collecting
Washing
Tunnel Washing
Embankment
Ditch Cleaning
Wood Maintenance
Water Management
Wood Maintenance
Service Airport
Service Roadside
