[Tractomas
- The most powerful prime mover in the world
up to 1,000 t towing capacity
GB
[Tractomas and its history...
The first Tractomas types: New Renault premium
PH640 OM 6x4 delivered to cabin adapted on the
China and PH 5030 GM 8x8 Tractomas D90 8x8;
delivered to Tunisia. delivered to China
1979 1998
1981
Tractomas 6x6 in Egypt for the
transportation of tanks and a
military Tractomas 6x6 with driven
axles battle tank carrier
If conventional road trucks are not power- proved its efficiency all around the world under
ful enough to carry out the transportation the toughest conditions (desert, Arctic, military,
assignement, NICOLAS provides the solu- mining …), breaking the world record in 2005, as
tion with the Tractomas. Designed and built the world largest semi-truck with an entry in the
by NICOLAS since 32 years, the Tractomas has Guinness World Records.
2.1
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First Tractomas
fitted in particular
for mining
applications in
Australia
2012
2005 2013
World record with the Relaunch:
production of 4 the new
Tractomas 10x10 for Tractomas design
South Africa. Entry in
the Guinness World Records:
largest semi-truck in the world.
The Tractomas TR 8x8 is ideally suited for hauling Tractomas is designed to withstand the challen-
heavy multiple trailers over long distances and ges you and your vehicle encounter every day.
important slopes. Range of applications inclu- This vehicle is designed and built for quality,
de road train transportation, heavy haulage, or strength and ruggedness in every detail. Special
off highway application like in the mining indu- transports require strong trucks. This truck is a
stry or any application that requires outstanding hard-working profit maker.
power source.
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[Heavy weight Power
Powered with the C27 Caterpillar engine, the The Tractomas provides enough power to make
Tractomas add to the 900 hp power, a remarkable the toughest assignment easy.
torque of 4,000 Nm.
680 4100
660
3900
640
620 3700
Engine power (kW)
Torque (Nm)
600
3500
580
3300
560
540
3100
520
2900
500
1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100
1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100
Engine speed (rpm )
Engine speed (rpm )
Specifications
• Turbo charged V12-4-Stroke-Cycle diesel engine
• Bore x Stroke: 137.2mm x 152.4mm
• Displacement: 27.03 litres
• Maxi power rating: 663 kW / 900 hp at 2,100 rpm
• Lube oil system: 139 litres
• Cooling system: 67 litres
• Oil temperature exchanger
• Air compressor
• Alternator 160A
Transmission
Transmission
Allison Automatic Transmission
PTO (Power Takeoff) up to 2 optional openings
M8610 6 speed 4.24 / 0.73 Ratio (Low/High)
Optional retarder provision
ZF Transfer case
VG 2700 2 speed 1.407 / 0.91 Ratio (Low/High)
Pneumatically gear shift
Axles & Suspension
Front axle and suspension Rear axle and suspension
Kessler axle 12,500 kg capacity Kessler axle 25,000 kg capacity
Brakes - carlisle disc type Brakes - knott disc type
Suspension - leaf springs and reactions bars Suspension - hydraulic and reactions bars
Steering axles
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[Technical Data
- for road and mining applications
Tractomas TR 8x8 Ibs approx.
Dead weight 79,366 kg 36,000
Max. traction ability 1,102,311 kg 500,000
Max. load: front 27,558 kg 12,500
Max. load: rear 55,115 kg 25,000
Laden weight distribution: front % 33
Laden weight distribution: rear % 66
Overall length mm 10,870
Overall width mm 3,480
Height mm 4,180
Height (FOPS/ROPS) mm 4,675
Coupling height mm 1,850
Tyres standard size 14.00 R25
Diesel tank litre 2x1000
Coupling height drawbar mm 700
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[Comfort & safety
Standard cabin Options for cabin
• RENAULT Kerax type • Tinted front windshield
• Renault standard white painting • CB & GPS
• 2 versions right or left driving • Trailer command console
• Air conditioner • Finish level of the interior of the cabin
• Steering column adjustable • Pressurised cab with Brotec B10
• Pneumatic tilt for easy access to
transmission and driveline
• Ergonomic seating for 2 people
6.1 6.2
Interior of the standard cabin Example of optional available cabin interiors
Safety
Design according to MDG 15 “Guideline for Mobile and transportable equipment for use in mines“.
• ROPS/FOPS structure
• Control camera
• Safe rear and side access to cab via stairs
• Special lightning
6.3 6.4
ROPS/FOPS Control camera
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[Accessories
- for optimal user friendly driving
7.1 7.2
Life cab and spare wheel bracket Trailers command console option
Options
• Trailers command console • Spare wheel bracket allowing easy handling
• Pressurisation system of the spare wheels
• ROPS /FOPS structure • Ballasts 18 t and 27 t
• CB & GPS system • Life cab with thermal insulation, 2 sleeping
• Tinted front windshield places, kitchen unit, water heater, water tank
• Quick fill wiggins system for gasoil, with a capacity of 2,000 liters
hydraulic oil, water, engine oil regrouped on
a central service bracket
• Boomerang fifth wheel BE 450
7.3 7.4
Quick fill wiggings Boomerang fifth wheel
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[Competence
- NICOLAS at a glance
NICOLAS Industrie S.A.S, a French company located the companies which are part of the group, TII is the
at Champs-sur-Yonne, was created in 1855. From that most prominent worldwide supplier of transportation
time, this company orientated its activity to designing and heavy handling equipment, including the field of
and manufacturing handling and transport equip- special vehicles.
ment. With the modernization of the industry, the
development of modern production methods
and the increase of the capacity of earth moving
machines, the transportation field took up new chal-
lenges. NICOLAS is the expert in the market of trans-
port and heavy handling from loads of 40 tons to
over 15,000 tons. NICOLAS belongs to the TII Group
(Transporter Industry International) created and
managed by Otto Rettenmaier and family. Considering 8.1
Examples of our product range
8.2 8.3 8.4
Offshore & Plant construction Road Transport / Industry Road transport
11/2012 We reserve the right to change construction and design
8.5 8.6 8.7
Tractomas Air & Space Industy Agriculture
8.8 8.9 8.10
Environment Military Wind energy industry
NICOLAS Industrie S.A.S • RN 6 BP 3 • 89290 Champs-sur-Yonne • France
Tel.: +33(0)386/5352-00 • Fax: +33(0)386/5352-49 • contact@nicolas.fr • www.nicolas.fr
