Spacer 8600 NG.
Pushback redefined.
THE NEW SPACER 8600 NG – THE SUCCESS STORY CONTINUES …
The Mototok Spacer 8600 NG aircraft tug redefines pushback operations in aviation
See Mototok Spacer 8600 (the “classic” version) in action
Mototok launches the Spacer 8600 NG, equipped with numerous innovative features that focus on safety and simplicity. The Mototok Spacer 8600 NG fully-electric, towbarless pushback tug is the state-of-the-art solution among compact pushback tractors in terms of technology, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
The Mototok Spacer 8600 NG pushback tug is compatible with the most important short-haul aircraft up to 105 tonnes:
- Airbus A320 Family incl. 321 NEO
- Boeing 737, Boeing 737 MAX
- Embraer E-Jets
- MHI / Bombardier CRJ
Mototok Spacer 8600 NG with a Boeing 737
Mototok Spacer 8600 NG with an Airbus A320
Mototok Spacer 8600 NG before pushback
Mototok Spacer 8600 NG at Airbus facility
Perfectly Thought-Out Design.
Make it yours.
Electrically powered pushback tugs.
Powerful and emission-free electric motors provide enormously powerful driving forces.
One-person job.
Thanks to radio remote control providing 100% visibility, working with a mototok is a foolproof one-man operation.
Low space requirement.
Mototok can be parked directly in the immediate vicinity of the gate without becoming an obstuction.
More Revenue
thanks to power of engineering,
Cost effective.
Enormous cost reduction in staff, operational and maintenance costs. Planning and scheduling becomes more easy and flexible.
Everybody can use Mototok pushback tugs!
A Half-day training for the staff is all you need. No driving license required.
One for five.
One Mototok pushback tug is able to manage up to five boarding bridges.
Eco Friendly
and low maintenance.
No fuel costs.
Fully electrive drive – green and carbon dioxide free.
Fast recharging.
Recharge Mototok Spacer fully in about 3 hours. Up to 30 pushback operations are possible with one battery charge.
Low Maintenance.
Compared to conventional combustion engines and other drive arrangements electric motorised machines are much less accident-sensitive.
New Features
The enhanced SPACER 8600 NG has new features that further simplify operation on the tarmac e.g., onboard charger with CEE plug, so that it can be charged wherever an industrial socket is available, remote control now features an integrated display and many more.
ON BOARD CHARGER WITH CEE PLUG –
CHARGE ANYWHERE ANYTIME
- Charger stored inside the vehicle
- Cable stored inside the vehicle
- No fixed charging points
- Self retracting cable optimal for everyday usage
- Automatic cable drum left or right attachable
INTEGRATED TOWBAR FOR TOWING THE TUG
- with integrated storage compartment
PROFESSIONAL SAFETY RADIO REMOTE CONTROL
- 2,8″ TFT LCD Display (240×320 Pixel, 65536 colors)
- Safety performance up to PL e, SIL 3
- Protection level IP65 and seawaterproof design
- Dead man switch (falling)
- Fall safe 1,5 m
- Safe connection start up function
- Frequency scanning and hopping
- Secure key for safe access
- Lithium battery with BMS and 9h battery life
„INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)“ - INTERFACE
Mototok comes with a central processing unit (CPU) for features and adjustments relating to:
- Towing and braking forces
- Oversteering protection and counter steering
- Unit diagnostics and health monitoring
- Log files
The key data of the CPU
- Intel® AtomTM E3826 system-on-chip (SOC) processor
- 2 GB DDR3L SODIMM 1066 MHz, non-ECC (up to 4 GB)
- Built-in GNSS, WLAN, Bluetooth, and WWAN (with a dual SIM card slot) modules
NEXT GENERATION PERMANENT MAGNET SYNCHRONOUS DRIVING MOTORS
- Developed from university spin-off
- Newest marked available technology:
Magnetic flux field control · IPM technology - Energy efficient:
Permanent magnets · Synchronous machine · Efficiency more than 96 %
NEW ULTRASOFT TIRES
With a specially designed load-bearing construction, the tyres used by Mototok for the Spacer 8600 NG enable safe transport of heavy loads with small wheel circumferences. The rubber compound guarantees high mileage and at the same time outstanding cut resistance with very low rolling resistance. A discussion with our specialists will clarify which tyre is specifically required for your application.
All tyres are characterised by:
- High tipping stability
- High load capacity
- Low rolling resistance
- Robust construction
- High traction
- Good lateral stability
THESE ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW SPACER 8600 NG IN COMPARISON WITH OUR PREVIOUS MODEL
| More power | → | 96V Batteries | |
| Higher range and time of use | → | up to 400 Ah with TSD Batteries | |
| Faster loading automation | → | increased hydraulic volume flow | |
| Better traction | → | new Continental rubber tires | |
| Improved service time | → | Separate rim, tire, gear and motor for Service and Exchange | |
| Lower service costs | → | Easy checking and changing tires without a large lifting platform | |
| Tool free recovery | → | Disengageable wheels from the new multi disk brakes, gears and engine | |
| Tools Integrated | → | Tow bar for active and passive castors every time on board | |
| Improved Lighting | → | Direction of Front, Rear, Break and Direction lights switch depending on driven direction | |
| Anywhere Charging | → | Onboard charger with automatic cable drum and universal CEE plug | |
| Improved Remote Control | → | Lithium battery, display, user interface and tool free exchangeable | |
| Save stop | → | Feature for emergency, remote disfunction, radio range limit |
TECHNICAL DATA
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Use for | Double nosewheel |
| Field of application | Pushback |
| Maximum towing capacity | 105 t (231,485 lbs) |
| Maximum nosewheel weight capacity | 11 t (24,251 lbs) |
| Dimensions (without antenna, grips on the surface) – Width | 2800 mm (110.24 inch) |
| Dimensions (without antenna, grips on the surface) – Length | 3555 mm (139.96 inch) |
| Dimensions (without antenna, grips on the surface) – Height | 701 mm (27.6 inch) |
| Lifting height | 250 mm (9.84 inch) |
| Ground clearance | 73 mm (2.87 inch) |
| Max width of the nose wheel | 851 mm (33.5 inch) |
| Nosewheel diameter (Min.) | 640 mm (25.2 inch) |
| Nosewheel diameter (Max.) | 850 mm (33.46 inch) |
| Unladen weight | 5.1 t (11,244 lbs) |
| Batteries (maintenance-free, deep cycle gel) | 4 × 330 Ah – 4 × 400 Ah Maintenance-free, high-current AGM |
| Voltage | 96 V |
| AC Microprocessor controlled electric motors | Included |
| Range (depending on the workload) | 2–3 days |
| Possible terrain | Concrete, stone |
| Drive wheel width | 305 mm (12.01 inch) |
| Drive wheel diameter | 563 mm (22.17 inch) |
| Tyres | Puncture-proof super elastomer tyres |
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Looking for more details about Mototok’s capabilities, compatibility or usage? Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about our electric towbarless tugs, ground handling integration, and aircraft compatibility.
Mototok’s fully-electric, towbarless pushback tug SPACER 8600 NG is compatible with the most important short-haul aircraft up to 105 tonnes or 231,485 lbs.
The Mototok SPACER 8600 NG pushback tug is the state-of-the-art solution in aviation for aircraft pushback.
The Mototok SPACER 8600 NG pushback tug significantly enhances the efficiency of aircraft pushback. Fully-electric, towbarless and remote-controlled Mototok pushback tugs are the cutting-edge solution in terms of technology, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. Here are the main advantages:
- Increased time efficiency: A Mototok SPACER 8600 NG pushback tug helps airports to minimize waiting time for pushing back the aircraft, thereby significantly reducing delays and saving airports significant costs.
- Sustainability: With their fully-electric and emission-free drive as well as in reducing waiting times for aircraft pushback, Mototok pushback tugs help airports reduce emissions, thereby contributing to sustainability goals of the aviation industry.
- Cost-effectiveness: Mototok pushback tugs are maintenance free in daily operation, saving airports significant maintenance costs. They can be operated by a single person, thus reducing the need for staff in times of staff-shortages. And they require no special license.
- Precise maneuverability and ease of use: Remote-controlled and towbarless Mototok pushback tugs simplify pushback operations, making it as easy as pressing a button on the remote control. They are unparalleled in both their precision and safety.
- One person operation: Mototok pushback tugs can safely be operated by a single person, given that the remote-control feature enables circumferential view.