Motrec MT-280

MT-280

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  • Tow Tractors

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This hardworking tow tractor delivers outstanding performance. With its efficient AC direct-drive motor and 16,000-lb.* towing capacity, the MT-280 is ideal for moving trailers over long distances. It’s also narrow enough to fit through most door openings. From its all-steel construction and demountable bumpers to its high torque drum brakes, this tugger is built for years of heavy use in total comfort and safety. The easy-to-access under seat industrial battery prevents mid-shift interruptions.

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  • SpecificationsTable
    24V Narrow 36V 36V HD 36V SD
    Powertrain
    Motor 6 hp Shunt Motor 10 hp shunt motor Brushless AC motor, 7.5 HP Intermittent, 10 HP Max Brushless AC motor, 7.5 HP Intermittent, 10 HP Max
    Drive Axle Differential with automotive ring gear Helical gear differential Helical gear differential Helical gear differential
    Transmission Dual V-belt drive Direct drive Direct drive Direct drive
    Controller SEPEX Electronic speed controller SEPEX Electronic speed controller AC Electronic speed controller AC Electronic speed controller
    Energy
    Voltage 24V 36V 36V 36V
    Battery Four 6V-232AH batteries No battery included No battery included No battery included
    Charger High-Frequency Charger, improves battery performance, prevents current surge, 50/60HZ, 110/220VAC No charger included No charger included No charger included
    Chassis
    Body 14-G diamond-plate steel body, tubular frame 14-G diamond-plate steel body, tubular frame All-steel unibody construction All-steel unibody construction
    Suspension Coil springs & shock absorbers (front and rear) Coil springs & shock absorbers (front and rear) Dual coil springs & shock absorbers front and Dual leaf springs on rear Dual coil springs & shock absorbers front and Dual leaf springs on rear
    Brakes Dual self-adjusting mechanical drum brakes on rear, hand lever parking brake, regenerative braking Rear hydraulic drum brakes, hand lever parking brake, regenerative braking Rear hydraulic drum brakes, regenerative braking Rear hydraulic drum brakes, regenerative braking
    Steering Handlebar Automotive steering wheel Automotive steering wheel Automotive steering wheel
    Equipment
    Indicators Battery status indicator Battery status indicator Multifunction display including speedometer, battery state of charge, hour meter, odometer and fault warnings. Password-protected parameters and monitoring capability. Multifunction display including speedometer, battery state of charge, hour meter, odometer and fault warnings. Password-protected parameters and monitoring capability.
    Accessories Bolt-on bumpers and rear wheel guards, 24V accessories to equalize cells and extend battery life 36V/12V converter for 12-volt accessories, bolt-on bumpers and rear wheel guards 36V/12V converter for 12-volt accessories, bolt-on front bumper 36V/12V converter for 12-volt accessories, bolt-on front bumper
    Safety Reverse Alarm, Deadman Seat Switch, Emergency Stop Button, Horn Reverse alarm, deadman seat switch, horn Reverse alarm, deadman seat switch, horn Reverse alarm, deadman seat switch, horn
  • Wheels: 4.8x8 LRC pneumatic tires
  • Seats: Bucket seat on slide adjusters
  • Lights: LED headlight & tail/brake light