Engineering:RNLI New Holland TC45 launch tractor

Short description: Tractor for launching small lifeboats

New Holland TC45
New Holland TC45 RNLI Launch Vehicle
Type	Launch vehicle
Manufacturer	New Holland
Length	3.180 m (125.2 in)
Width	1.550 m (61.0 in)
Height	2.410 in (0.0612 m)
Weight	1,549 kg (3,415 lb)
Propulsion	All Gear 4 wheel drive
Engine model	Shibaura 2.2L 4-cyl diesel
Gross power	45 hp (34 kW)

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 45 hp (34 kW). 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.	In service	Station	Reg No.	Image	Current lifeboat payload
TA 53		Template:Lbs	EX 52 WDT		Template:Lbc The Deborah Brown II (D-717)
TA 56
TA 57		Template:Lbs	WA 03 EZC		Template:Lbc Peterborough Beer Festival II (D-761)
TA 58		Template:Lbs			D-class (IB1) Spirit of Juniper (D-631)
TA 59		Template:Lbs	….53 HBF		D-class (IB1) Colin Bramley Parker (D-668)
TA 61		Template:Lbs	NK53 OFG		D-class (IB1) The Rotary Centenary Queen (D-667)
TA 69		Template:Lbs	05 0 721 67		Used to launch the boarding boat for the Template:Lbc Sam and Ada Moody (ON 1240)
TA 76		Template:Lbs			D-class (IB1) Arthur Bate II (D-627)
TA 87		Template:Lbs			D-class (IB1) Connie Dains (D-692)
TA 110		Template:Lbs	SF10 FDA		D-class (IB1) Enfys (D-689)

See also

• Talus MB-4H launch tractor
• Talus MB-H Launch tractor
• Talus MB-764 Launch tractor
• Talus Atlantic 85 DO-DO launch carriage