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RNLI New Holland TC45 launch tractor

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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

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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

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Op.No.[a] Reg No. Station In service[2] Image Current lifeboat payload Comments
TA53
(TC45D)
EX52 WDT Happisburgh
Relief fleet
Ilfracombe
Swanage
2002–2009
2009–2011
2011–2014
2014–2017
[3]
TA56
(TC45D)
WA03 EZB Horton and Port Eynon
Happisburgh
Relief fleet
2002–2009
2009–2022
2022–
TA57
(TC45D)
WA03 EZC The Mumbles 2003–2014 [4]
TA58
(TC45D)
WA03 EYZ Littlehampton
Relief fleet
Appledore
2003–2017
2017–2022
2022–
D-class (IB1)
Eileen Mary George (D-729/BB)
TA59
(TC45D)
WA03 HBF St Ives
Penwith ASC
St Ives
Relief fleet
2003–2011
2011–2013
2013–2014
2014–2015
TA61
(TC45D)
NK53 DFJ Anstruther
Relief fleet
2003–2020
2000–2023
TA64
(TC45D)
04-WD-1859 Tramore
Relief fleet
Training
2004–2010
2010–2014
2014–2015
TA65
(TC45S)
NK54 EYT Craster
Relief fleet
Bembridge
2005–2010
2010–2011
2011–2014
TA68
(TC45D)
WA04 VYM Trearddur Bay 2005–2022
TA69
(TC45DA)
05-D-72167 Achill Island 2005– Used to launch the boarding boat for the Trent-class Sam and Ada Moody (ON 1240) [5]
TA70
(TC45D)
05-D-72163 Aran Islands
Relief fleet
Clogherhead
Fenit
2006–2006
2006–2013
2013–2019
2019–
D-class (IB1)
Lizzie (D-860)
TA71
(TC45D)
SN55 HNU Aran Islands 2005–2023
TA72
(TC45D)
SN55 HNV Sunderland
Relief fleet
Craster
Relief fleet
Port Talbot
2005–2009
2009–2010
2010–2013
2013–2015
2015–2016
TA73
(TC45D)
JJZ 9544 Newcastle
Relief fleet
Moelfre
Relief fleet
Port Talbot
2005–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014
2014–2016
2016–2023
TA74
(TC45DA)
EU56 HDO Clacton-on-Sea 2006– D-class (IB1)
Damar's Pride (D-849)
TA81
(TC45DA)
EU57 RWX Cromer
Relief fleet
Conwy
2008–2015
2015–2021
2021–
D-class (IB1)
The May-Bob (D-765)
TA82
(TC45DA)
SF08 UAG Ilfracombe
Horton and Port Eynon
Relief fleet
Cromer
Relief fleet
2008–2009
2009–2014
2014–2015
2015–2018
2018–
  1. ^ Op. No. is the RNLI's Operational Number of the tractor.

See also

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References

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  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 (2024). Lifeboat Enthusiasts Handbook 2024. Lifeboat Enthusiasts Society. pp. 96–97.
  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.
  5. ^ "Achill Island Lifeboat Station". Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Retrieved 28 March 2014.