Heavy-duty pushback tractors for aircraft ground handling and industrial towing — reliable, powerful, and built for demanding ground operations.
SCA Pushback Tractors are engineered for the demanding world of aircraft ground handling and heavy industrial towing operations. These powerful machines are designed to move aircraft weighing over 100 tonnes with precision and safety.
Built on a heavy-duty chassis with 4-wheel drive capability, our pushback tractors deliver exceptional traction and pushing force on ramp surfaces, aprons, and industrial floors. The low-profile design ensures safe operation under aircraft fuselages.
Available in diesel and electric variants, SCA pushback tractors combine raw power with advanced control systems, ergonomic operator cabins, and comprehensive safety features for airport and industrial environments.
Explore the features and capabilities
Purpose-designed for pushing back wide-body and narrow-body aircraft at airports.
Versatile towing capability for heavy loads in ports, factories, and logistics facilities.
Full four-wheel drive for maximum traction on wet ramps, slopes, and rough surfaces.
Compact height design for safe operation under aircraft fuselages and tight clearances.
Zero-emission electric models for indoor operations and environmentally sensitive areas.
Available in both conventional towbar and advanced towbarless configurations.
Complete specifications, overview, and design drawings
The PBT-110 aircraft towing tractor, with a maximum drawbar pull of up to 110 kN, is designed to perform push and pull operations for narrow- and medium-body aircraft.
It is suitable for aircraft such as CRJ100 to 900ER, ATR 42/72, BAE 146, Embraer 135 to 190, Saab 2000, Fokker 70/100, B717, B727, B737, B757, B767-200 to 300ER, DC9, MD80 to 95, A318, A319, A320, A321, A300, A310, and other similar aircraft.
Its ergonomic design provides excellent agility and visibility, while SCA’s high standards of build and component quality ensure the PBT-110 is a durable and reliable tractor for demanding airport ground handling operations.
| Make | Volvo Eicher |
| Model | E 694 CE V |
| Rated Power | 134 kW / 180 HP |
| Engine Speed | 2200 RPM |
| Peak Torque | 670 Nm @ 1200–1400 RPM |
| No. of Cylinders / Displacement | 6 Nos. / 5700 cc |
| Transmission Make | ZF |
| Transmission Model | TT-2221 |
| Transmission Type | Power Shift with Torque Converter |
| Transmission Speeds | 4 Forward / 4 Reverse (2 Auto / 2 Manual) |
| Transmission Shifting | Electric |
| Drive Axle Make | TATA / MERITOR |
| Drive Axle Mounting | Rigid |
| Drive Axle Brakes | Pneumatically Actuated Drum Brakes |
| Steer Axle Make | SCA |
| Steer Axle Type | Reverse Elliot Type |
| Steer Axle Suspension | With Leaf Spring |
| Steer Axle Brake | Dry Type Drum Brake (Actuated by Service Brake Chamber) |
| Steering Make | Danfoss |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic |
| Steering Cylinder | Balanced, Double Ended |
| Tyres (Front) | 9.00 × 20 – 16 PR (2 Nos.) |
| Tyres (Rear) | 9.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos.) |
| Draw Bar Pull | 150 kN |
| Maximum Speed | 30 km/h |
| Turning Radius | 5400 mm |
| Electrical Voltage | 12 V DC |
| Battery | 1 No. × 150 Ah |
| Tow Bracket |
Provided at Front and Rear, Single Level With 70 mm Dia Alloy Steel Pins (Manual) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 16,200 Kgs |
| Front Axle Weight (FAW) | 7,350 Kgs |
| Rear Axle Weight (RAW) | 8,850 Kgs |
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