Electric Tug Licenses

Your questions, answered - FAQs

Do you need a license to operate an electric tow or tug?

No, you do not need a license to operate an electric tug.

What is LOLER?

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 is often abbreviated to LOLER. Under LOLER regulations businesses using any lifting equipment must ensure that:

• Lifting operations are planned, supervised, and conducted by competent and trained operatives.
• Lifting equipment is ‘sufficiently strong, stable and suitable’ for the application.
• Equipment is positioned and installed correctly.
• Lifting tools are marked with safe working load data.
• Any equipment is well maintained and in full working order.

What is covered by LOLER?

LOLER regulations cover any equipment that is used for lifting or lowering loads, covering a wide range of equipment such as cranes, forklift trucks, hoists, mobile elevating work platforms and lifts.

Lifting is an essential but dangerous part of many operations. LOLER regulations and comprehensive training are necessary for all lifting equipment to ensure operatives can use the equipment safely.

Do operators need training on an electric tug?

As the manufacturer, we recommend that all operators receive basic operational training.

Training is available on all machines to ensure your operators use electric tugs safely and to maximise usage rates.

We also offer refresher training to retain competency levels and ensure safe operation.

How easy are they to use?

The design of electric tow tugs is focused on simplicity and ease of use, which means operators don’t require lengthy training courses or an electric tug license to be able to competently operate the machines.

Electric tow tugs are typically available with a range of control options such as:

• Pedestrian electric tow tugs
• Remote control electric tow tugs
• AGV electric tows

Our electric tugs feature simple throttle controls, an emergency stop, a speed selector switch, and efficient coupling systems to make movements as easy as possible.