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{{Short description|Tractor for launching small lifeboats}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2018}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2018}}
{{Infobox tractor
|name         = New Holland TC45
|image        = File:RNLI Tractor at Conwy.jpg
|caption      = New Holland TC45 RNLI Launch Vehicle
|manufacturer = New Holland
|production   =
|length       ={{convert|3.180|m|in|abbr=on}}<ref name=TC45D>{{cite web|title=New Holland TC45 |url=http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/003/1/0/3101-new-holland-tc45.html|work=Tractor specifications for TC45 model|publisher=Tractor Data © 2014| accessdate=31 March 2014}}</ref>
|width        ={{convert|1.550|m|in|abbr=on}}<ref name=TC45D/>
|height       ={{convert|2.410|in|m|abbr=on}}<ref name=TC45D/>
|weight       ={{convert|1549|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name=TC45D/>
|propulsion   = All Gear 4 wheel drive
|type         = Launch vehicle
| engine_model = Shibaura 2.2L 4-cyl diesel<ref name=TC45D/>
| gross_power  ={{convert|45|hp|kW|abbr=on|lk=on}}
}}
The '''New Holland TC45''' is a [[four-wheel drive]] compact [[tractor]], adapted to suit the launch and recovery requirements for some of the [[Royal National Lifeboat Institution|RNLI]]'s inflatable inshore lifeboats from beach and shore-based lifeboat stations.
== Specification ==
The [[Royal National Lifeboat Institution|RNLI]] engineering department in [[Poole]] worked with the tractor company [[New Holland Agriculture|New Holland]] to design a small launch tractor for stations which operate [[D-class lifeboat (EA16)|D-class]] inflatable lifeboats. The powerful small diesel engine gives out {{convert|45|hp|kW|abbr=on|lk=on}}.<ref name=TC45D/> The tractor is undersealed to resist a [[Saline water|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 [[Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency|DVLA]] legislation, allowing the tractor to be used on public highways.
== Tractor fleet ==
{|class="wikitable"
! Op.No.{{efn|Op. No. is the RNLI's Operational Number of the tractor.}}
! Reg No.
! Station
! In service<ref name="LBES">{{cite book |last1=Leonard |first1=Richie |last2=Denton |first2=Tony |title=Lifeboat Enthusiasts Handbook 2024|date=2024 |publisher=Lifeboat Enthusiasts Society |pages=96–97}}</ref>
! Image
! Current lifeboat payload
! Comments
|-
| TA53<br/>{{small|(TC45D)}}
| EX52 WDT
| {{Lbs|Happisburgh}}<br/>Relief fleet<br/>{{Lbs|Ilfracombe}}<br/>{{Lbs|Swanage}}
| {{nowrap|2002–2009}}<br/>2009–2011<br/>2011–2014<br/>2014–2017
|
|
| <ref name=EX52WDT>{{cite web |title=Round the clock rescues for Ilfracombe RNLI volunteers |url=http://rnli.org/NewsCentre/Pages/Round-the-clock-rescues-for-Ilfracombe-RNLI-volunteers.aspx |website=Royal National Lifeboat Institution |accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
|-
| TA56<br/>{{small|(TC45D)}}
| WA03 EZB
| {{nowrap|{{Lbs|Horton and Port Eynon}}}}<br/>{{Lbs|Happisburgh}}<br/>Relief fleet
| 2002–2009<br/>2009–2022<br/>2022–
|
|
|
|-
| TA57<br/>{{small|(TC45D)}}
| WA03 EZC
| {{Lbs|The Mumbles}}
| 2003–2014
|
|
| <ref name=WA03EZC>{{cite web |title=Round the clock rescues for Mumbles RNLI volunteers |url=http://rnli.org/NewsCentre/Pages/Round-the-clock-rescues-for-Mumbles-RNLI-volunteers.aspx |website=Royal National Lifeboat Institution |accessdate=1 April 2014}}</ref>
|-
| TA58<br/>{{small|(TC45D)}}
| WA03 EYZ
| {{Lbs|Littlehampton}}<br/>Relief fleet<br/>{{Lbs|Appledore}}
| 2003–2017<br/>2017–2022<br/>2022–
|
| {{Lbc|D|IB1}}<br/>{{nowrap|''Eileen Mary George'' (D-729/BB)}}
|
|-
| TA59<br/>{{small|(TC45D)}}
| WA03 HBF
| {{Lbs|St Ives}}<br/>Penwith ASC<br/>{{Lbs|St Ives}}<br/>Relief fleet
| 2003–2011<br/>2011–2013<br/>2013–2014<br/>2014–2015
|
|
|
|-
| TA61<br/>{{small|(TC45D)}}
| NK53 DFJ
| {{Lbs|Anstruther}}<br/>Relief fleet
| 2003–2020<br/>2000–2023
|
|
|
|-
| TA64<br/>{{small|(TC45D)}}
| {{nowrap|04-WD-1859}}
| {{Lbs|Tramore}}<br/>Relief fleet<br/>Training
| 2004–2010<br/>2010–2014<br/>2014–2015
|
|
|
|-
| TA65<br/>{{small|(TC45S)}}
| NK54 EYT
| {{Lbs|Craster}}<br/>Relief fleet<br/>{{Lbs|Bembridge}}
| 2005–2010<br/>2010–2011<br/>2011–2014
|
|
|
|-
| TA68<br/>{{small|(TC45D)}}
| WA04 VYM
| {{Lbs|Trearddur Bay}}
| 2005–2022
|
|
|
|-
| TA69<br/>{{small|(TC45DA)}}
| 05-D-72167
| {{Lbs|Achill Island}}
| 2005–
|
| Used to launch the boarding boat for the {{Lbc|Trent}} ''Sam and Ada Moody'' (ON 1240)
| <ref name=ACHILL>{{cite web |title=Achill Island Lifeboat Station |url=http://rnli.org/findmynearest/station/Pages/Achill-Island-Lifeboat-Station.aspx |website=Royal National Lifeboat Institution |accessdate=28 March 2014}}</ref>
|-
| TA70<br/>{{small|(TC45D)}}
| 05-D-72163
| {{Lbs|Aran Islands}}<br/>Relief fleet<br/>{{Lbs|Clogherhead}}<br/>{{Lbs|Fenit}}
| 2006–2006<br/>2006–2013<br/>2013–2019<br/>2019–
|
| {{Lbc|D|IB1}}<br/>''Lizzie'' (D-860)
|
|-
| TA71<br/>{{small|(TC45D)}}
| SN55 HNU
| {{Lbs|Aran Islands}}
| 2005–2023
|
|
|
|-
| TA72<br/>{{small|(TC45D)}}
| SN55 HNV
| {{Lbs|Sunderland}}<br/>Relief fleet<br/>{{Lbs|Craster}}<br/>Relief fleet<br/>{{Lbs|Port Talbot}}
| 2005–2009<br/>2009–2010<br/>2010–2013<br/>2013–2015<br/>2015–2016
|
|
|
|-
| TA73<br/>{{small|(TC45D)}}
| JJZ 9544
| {{Lbs|Newcastle}}<br/>Relief fleet<br/>{{Lbs|Moelfre}}<br/>Relief fleet<br/>{{Lbs|Port Talbot}}
| 2005–2012<br/>2012–2013<br/>2013–2014<br/>2014–2016<br/>2016–2023
| [[File:Newcastle lifeboat called out (3) - geograph.org.uk - 1231066.jpg|100px]]
|
|
|-
| TA74<br/>{{small|(TC45DA)}}
| EU56 HDO
| {{Lbs|Clacton-on-Sea}}
| 2006–
|
| {{Lbc|D|IB1}}<br/>''Damar's Pride'' (D-849)
|
|-
| TA81<br/>{{small|(TC45DA)}}
| EU57 RWX
| {{Lbs|Cromer}}<br/>Relief fleet<br/>{{Lbs|Conwy}}
| 2008–2015<br/>2015–2021<br/>2021–
|
| {{Lbc|D|IB1}}<br/>''The May-Bob'' (D-765)
|
|-
| TA82<br/>{{small|(TC45DA)}}
| SF08 UAG
| {{Lbs|Ilfracombe}}<br/>{{Lbs|Horton and Port Eynon}}<br/>Relief fleet<br/>{{Lbs|Cromer}}<br/>Relief fleet<br/>
| 2008–2009<br/>2009–2014<br/>2014–2015<br/>2015–2018<br/>2018–
|
|
|
|-
|}
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== See also ==
* [[Fowler Challenger III amphibious tractor|Fowler Challenger III]] launch tractor
* [[Talus MB-764 amphibious tractor|Talus MB-764]] launch tractor
* [[Talus MB-H amphibious tractor|Talus MB-H]] launch tractor
* [[Talus MB-4H amphibious tractor|Talus MB-4H]] launch tractor
* [[Talus Atlantic 85 DO-DO launch carriage]]
== References ==
{{reflist|2}}
[[Category:Royal National Lifeboat Institution launch vehicles|New Holland TC45 launch tractor]]
[[Category:Sea-going tractors]]
[[Category:Tractors]]
[[Category:Rescue equipment]]