HIGH LIFTS & LOADERS | FEATURE

“TLD engineers had studied the science of battery technology and those aspects of their use that limit their autonomy and longevity. This demonstrated the need to control the average current draw to a minimum level and particularly the peak current draw that are unavoidable factors when lifting an elevator”

driver’s stand and a new lifting system on the front platform all combine to make the CHAMP 350 an advanced loader in its class, compatible with all freighter types, including the new Boeing B747-8 Freighter. In keeping with the current green requirement, Trepel has produced the CHAMP 70WE, the electric version of the CHAMP 70 together with the 70S that is a wider version.

Schimkat said: “The CHAMP 70WE can be fitted either with a 625 Ah permanently installed lead/acid battery or a 400 Ah removeable battery, using the quick, battery change system PLUG-I-O, with an easy access dolly for quick recycling. The latest lithium battery technology is now under development and was trialled on a 70We at Frankfurt.”

JBT C15i electric vehicle

A lithium battery reduces charging time by a factor of four and has a longer life expectancy compared with a conventional battery. Carsten Schimkat sees lithium as the long-term solution for electric vehicles and Trepel is at the forefront of this technology. Not all high lift vehicles are dedicated to cargo, some manufacturers look to the equally demanding role of catering supply and replenish- ment. Typically, Mallaghan Engineering Ltd produces two such vehicles - CT4000 and CT6000. The CT4000 will service aircraft with sill heights ranging from 1.3m to 4.2m. The CT6000 will service aircraft with door sill heights ranging from 2450mm to 5900mm; in other words from 737 up to A330, A340, A300 and B777 with a full width platform. Similarly, AMSS Aircraft Maintenance Support Services supplies the AMSS/Norco lift “XL” MKII type Scissor Lift, designed for use with both commercial and military aircraft as a catering vehicle, for cabin clean- ing, maintenance, or as an ambulift. The scissor mechanism can be mounted on any suitable commercial chassis; various cab modifications are available as well as several options including other modifications and interior fitting to suit customer specifications. In the “hi-lift” world, there is no doubt that the customer is spoilt

for choice!

High performance CHALLENGER fleet

The CHALLENGER conventional tractor fleet is capable of handling push-back, repositioning and maintenance towing of all commercial aircraft and most military aircraft. The fleet is designed to perform under tough working conditions and features cutting-edge technology to improve both operations and maintenance.

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