The New Holland TC45 is a four-wheel drive compact tractor, adapted to suit the launch and recovery requirements for some of the RNLI's inflatable inshore lifeboats from beach and shore-based lifeboat stations.
Specification The RNLI engineering department in Poole worked with the tractor company New Holland to design a small launch tractor for stations which operate D-class inflatable lifeboats. The powerful small diesel engine gives out . The tractor is undersealed to resist a saline environment. The tractor is fitted with turf tyres, which function better on sand, as well as wooden and concrete slipways. The specification complies with DVLA legislation, allowing the tractor to be used on public highways.
Tractor fleet Op.No. Type Reg No. Station Image Payload Comments TA53 TC45D EX52 WDT TA56 TC45D WA03 EZB TA57 TC45D WA03 EZC 2003–2014 TA58 TC45D WA03 EYZ TA59 TC45D WA03 HBF TA61 TC45D NK53 DFJ TA64 TC45D TA65 TC45S NK54 EYT TA68 TC45D WA04 VYM 2005–2022 TA69 TC45D 05-D-72167 2005– (BB-907) TA70 TC45D 05-D-72163 TA71 TC45D SN55 HNU 2005–2023 TA72 TC45D SN55 HNV TA73 TC45D JJZ 9544 TA74 TC45DA EU56 HDO TA81 TC45DA EU57 RWX TA82 TC45DA SF08 UAG
See also Fowler Challenger III launch tractor Talus MB-764 launch tractor Talus MB-H launch tractor Talus MB-4H launch tractor Talus Atlantic 85 DO-DO launch carriage
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