 In the event of the tractor becoming inoperable whilst in the water, it can be battened down and left on the sea bed in up to a depth of without the entry of sea water.The tractor has been designed with extensive corrosion protection to protect from the very aggressive working environment of the sea water and beach conditions the tractor has to endure.The tractor when tethered to a lifeboat carriage has the capability of towing and pulling such carriages at a top speed of up to .