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The TICO Pro-Spotter versus the competition

McCandless Truck Center is your Colorado and Wyoming TICO dealer offering repair and maintenance services on TICO terminal tractors

TICO Pro-Spotters provide MAXIMUM UPTIME, FAST, SIMPLE MAINTENANCE, DRIVER PRODUCTIVITY and VALUE. Many of TICO's standard features are not even offered in general from other manufacturers, OR offered as an option. See how the TICO Pro-Spotter Terminal Tractor compares to Kalmar T2, Capacity's Sabre, and Autocar's XSpotter.


 

 TICO Pro-Spotter Standard Equipment TICO Pro-Spotter Kalmar T2 Capacity Sabre Autocar X-Spotter
Large reinforced composite cab is strong, and corrosion proof for increased long term value.  YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
TICO Pro-Spotter utilizes 100% U.S. content and has the strongest, most durable frame in the industry with continuous welds that minimize flexing and increases the life of the truck.  YES  Not Available  Not Available   Not Available 
Automatic rear door, which is 27" wide by 66.25" tall, and provides fast and easy entry and egress via a bi-fold door activated by a dash switch.  This feature increases productivity with numerous door operations per hour in your real world business.   YES  Not Available  Not Available   Not Available
Strongest boom in the industry with continuous welds and 1.5" side rails for increased life and strength.  YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
Power up and down driver side window allows for fast and easy operation.   YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available 
The bumper is mounted 7" in front of the face of the cab for more protection from frontal impacts.   YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
External radiator surge tank can be viewed and serviced without raising the cab. All fluid checks are done from ground level without raising the cab.   YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
TICO's curb side fender is a bolt on design to absorb impact, while protecting the cab and can be replaced with 4 bolts in case of severe impacts.    YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
Large 65 gallon step diesel fuel tank is standard requiring fewer fuel deliveres and costs, while at the same time maximizing uptime.  The patented fuel tank steps are very deep, providing easier entry and egress.   YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
Shut-off valves on the hydraulic tank eliminates having to drain the tank before performing repairs. These shut-off valves are located on the inlet and outlet ports on the inward side of the tank for protection.  YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
All metal dash that is strong and durable.  The controls used most by the operator are within easy reach for all driver profiles.  YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
20 Gallons per Minute (GPM) engine mounted hydraulic pump allows for faster lifts and longer life.   YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
Air filter and filter minder can be acccessed easily from ground level without raising the cab.   YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
Toe guard under the step reduces the risk of driver tripping.  YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
Heater and air-conditioning components are easily serviced from the front of the cab via an access panel.   YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
Cab power distribution centers (PDC) are located inside the cab and accessible through front access panels.   YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
Cab pivot bushings can be serviced with the removal of cab parts from the front with the cab down.  They are designed to absorb energy in case of frontal impact to reduce damage from the cab.    YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
External trailer air manifold and electrical connections are on the cab protection bar for easy access and servicing.  YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
Large Diameter Grab Handles for secure entry and exit into/from the cab.  YES  Not Available  Not Available  Not Available
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