RNLI New Holland TC45 launch tractor

New Holland TC45
New Holland TC45 RNLI Launch Vehicle
TypeLaunch vehicle
ManufacturerNew Holland
Length3.180 m (125.2 in)[1]
Width1.550 m (61.0 in)[1]
Height2.410 in (0.0612 m)[1]
Weight1,549 kg (3,415 lb)[1]
PropulsionAll Gear 4 wheel drive
Engine modelShibaura 2.2L 4-cyl diesel[1]
Gross power45 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).[1] 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.[a] Type Reg No. Station In Service[2] Image Payload Comments
TA53 TC45D EX52 WDT
  • 2002–2009
  • 2009–2011
  • 2011–2014
  • 2014–2017
 [3]
TA56 TC45D WA03 EZB
  • 2002–2009
  • 2009–2022
  • 2022–
TA57 TC45D WA03 EZC The Mumbles 2003–2014 [4]
TA58 TC45D WA03 EYZ
  • 2003–2017
  • 2017–2022
  • 2022–
TA59 TC45D WA03 HBF
  • 2003–2011
  • 2011–2013
  • 2013–2014
  • 2014–2015
TA61 TC45D NK53 DFJ
  • 2003–2020
  • 2000–2023
TA64 TC45D 04-WD-1859
  • 2004–2010
  • 2010–2014
  • 2014–2015
TA65 TC45S NK54 EYT
  • 2005–2010
  • 2010–2011
  • 2011–2014
TA68 TC45D WA04 VYM Trearddur Bay 2005–2022
TA69 TC45D 05-D-72167 Achill Island 2005– (BB-907)
TA70 TC45D 05-D-72163
  • 2006–2006
  • 2006–2013
  • 2013–2019
  • 2019–
TA71 TC45D SN55 HNU Aran Islands 2005–2023
TA72 TC45D SN55 HNV
  • 2005–2009
  • 2009–2010
  • 2010–2013
  • 2013–2015
  • 2015–2016
TA73 TC45D JJZ 9544
  • 2005–2012
  • 2012–2013
  • 2013–2014
  • 2014–2016
  • 2016–2023
TA74 TC45DA EU56 HDO Clacton-on-Sea 2006–
TA81 TC45DA EU57 RWX
  • 2008–2015
  • 2015–2021
  • 2021–
TA82 TC45DA SF08 UAG
  • 2008–2009
  • 2009–2014
  • 2014–2015
  • 2015–2018
  • 2018–
  1. ^ Op. No. is the RNLI's Operational Number of the tractor.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "New Holland TC45". Tractor specifications for TC45 model. Tractor Data © 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  2. ^ Leonard, Richie; Denton, Tony (2025). Lifeboat Enthusiasts Handbook 2025. Lifeboat Enthusiasts Society. pp. 110–111.
  3. ^ "Round the clock rescues for Ilfracombe RNLI volunteers". Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  4. ^ "Round the clock rescues for Mumbles RNLI volunteers". Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
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