Kalmar Motor

Kalmar Motor AB develops and manufactures aircraft tractors for the aviation industry. The company has built these vehicles for more than 45 years. This makes it one of the oldest companies in the aircraft tractor business. Kalmar Motor was established in 1969. The company is based in Kalmar, Sweden.

The company specializes in vehicles that move commercial aviation aircraft of all sizes. Its mission is to handle aircraft quickly and carefully. The product range includes both conventional towbar tractors and towbarless tractors. These tractors can move regional aircraft as well as large wide body aircraft including the Airbus A380. The simple and effective design offers accessibility every day of the year.

Kalmar Motor combines simple and effective design with modern power technology. It focuses on electric and hybrid technology for a sustainable ground support industry. The product line includes full electric drive aircraft towing tractors with optional range extenders. The towbarless range covers the TBL 800, TBL 190, TBL 180, TBL 100, and TBL 50 models. The FB 150 electric conventional towing tractor is also available.

The company has a strong market position in Scandinavia. It is growing its export business in Central Europe, the USA, China, and the Far East. Kalmar Motor tractors operate at airports in most parts of the world. The company is privately owned and has maintained solid finances with a Triple A rating for several decades. Its flexible organization reacts fast to changes in market demand and consumer needs.

Kalmar Motor supports customers with after sales services. These include maintenance programs, spare parts supply, and service messages. The company also offers used equipment for sale. In 2022, Vestergaard Company acquired the remaining shares of Kalmar Motor and became the sole shareholder. This strategic partnership began in 2017. The arrangement strengthened the global tractor business and commercial development.

Services

• Maintenance
• Spare parts
• Service messages
• Used equipment
• Towbarless tractors
• Conventional towing tractors
• Electric tractors
• Range extenders