RNLI New Holland TC45 launch tractor

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rnli-new-holland-tc45-launch-tractor

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the vehicle type?Modified agricultural tractor for lifeboat launch and recovery
2. What is the manufacturer?New Holland Agriculture
3. What is the New Holland TC45 launch tractor and why does the RNLI use it?It is a strong tractor that was originally made for farms. The RNLI uses it to push lifeboats onto the water quickly and safely.
4. How does the tractor help lifeboat crews?It gives the power and grip needed to move heavy lifeboats up steep slipways. It can also pull a lifeboat back from the sea.

Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR): The coordinated effort to locate and assist persons or vessels in distress at sea.
Tractive Effort: The force exerted by a vehicle's wheels to move itself or pull a load.
All-Weather Lifeboat: A robust lifeboat designed to operate safely in severe sea conditions and adverse weather.