Compact Range

FAQs: Your questions, answered

What is the Compact Range of electric tugs?

The Compact Range is MasterMover's electric tug solution for moving loads weighing up to 6,600 lbs. Designed for safer, more efficient material handling in manufacturing, retail, logistics, aerospace, and pharmaceutical environments, the Compact Range gives a single operator total control without the need for a license or manual handling.

How do Compact electric tugs move heavy loads?

Compact range electric tugs either use our unique weight transfer principle or the machine's own weight to generate traction, allowing a single operator to precisely move loads up to 3,000 kgs – whether indoors, outdoors, or even on slopes.

Do I need a license to operate a Compact range electric tugs?

No, Compact range electric tugs are license-free to operate, meaning any trained operator can use them without specialist qualifications, improving flexibility and reducing downtime across your site. We provide operator training during installation.

What is the difference between the Compact Range and the Performance Range?

The Compact Range is designed for loads up to 3,000 kg, while the Performance Range covers loads between 3,000 kg and 70,000 kg. Both ranges offer licence-free, single-operator control with no reliance on lifting equipment, but the Performance Range is available with advanced control options for heavier, more challenging industrial operations.

Which industries use Compact range electric tugs?

The Compact Range is used across manufacturing and assembly, aerospace and defence, pharmaceutical production, and waste & facilities management – any situation that requires a load of up to 3,000 kg to be moved safely and efficiently.

Can Compact range electric tugs be used outdoors?

Yes, Compact range electric tugs are built to handle both indoor and outdoor use, guaranteeing consistent traction and control across a variety of surfaces and inclines.

How do Compact electric tugs connect to loads?

A variety of coupling options are available across the Compact Range to suit different load types, ensuring secure and reliable connection between the machine and the load throughout movement.

Are Compact tugs suitable for cleanroom or pharmaceutical environments?

Yes; available in 316-grade stainless steel, our Compact range electric tugs are used across pharmaceutical manufacturing environments and cleanrooms, handling bioprocess containers, chromatography columns, buffer and media totes, and single-use mixer assemblies with precision and control. We are also the recommended AxiChrom moving solution and trusted by the biggest pharmaceutical manufacturers globally.

How do electric tugs improve safety compared to manual handling?

Electric tugs eliminate the need for manual pushing, pulling, and steering of heavy loads – significantly reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injury and workplace incidents. Built-in safety features including variable speed control, emergency stop, audible horn, and flashing beacon give operators safe, controlled movement every time.