Why do businesses use electric tugs?

FAQs: Your questions, answered

Why do businesses use electric tugs?

Businesses use electric tugs to cut manual handling injuries, free skilled staff from moving loads, and keep production flowing without waiting for a forklift or crane - allowing a single operator to move wheeled loads from 300kg to 300,000kg.

Do you need a licence to use an electric tug?

 In general, operators do not need a special driving licence to use an electric tug. That makes electric tugs accessible to more members of staff and reduces the delays associated with waiting for licensed vehicle operators.  

Are electric tugs cost-effective for businesses?

Yes, particularly where businesses want a flexible alternative to fixed infrastructure or want to reduce dependency on more costly moving methods. Electric tugs can be integrated into changing production layouts without the same level of disruption or factory alteration.

How do electric tugs help reduce downtime?

 Because they are simple to use and do not usually require a licence to operate, more team members can move loads when needed, reducing waiting time and keeping workflows moving.  

Are electric tugs safer for employees?

Electric tugs help improve safety by reducing or eliminating the need for staff to push or pull heavy loads manually. The machine takes the effort, helping reduce physical strain and fatigue, as well as supporting better control during movement.  

What types of loads can be moved with an electric tug?

 Electric tugs are typically used to move heavy, awkward, or high-value wheeled loads, including sub-assemblies or work-in-progress (WIP), industrial trolleys, and equipment that would otherwise be difficult or unsafe to move manually.  

Why choose an electric tug over a forklift for some tasks?

 For many applications, electric tugs offer a more compact, pedestrian-operated solution that is easier to deploy in tight spaces and may require less training. They can be especially useful where businesses need precise control around corners or in congested areas.  

Which business environments are electric tugs best suited to?

 They are well suited to manufacturing, logistics and other workplaces where businesses need to move heavy wheeled loads frequently, safely and efficiently in live operational environments.  

What is the business case for electric tugs?

Electric tugs reduce lost-time incidents & manual handling risk, cut the number of staff needed per load move, and remove production bottlenecks waiting for forklift or crane availability. MasterMover customers have reported 200% productivity gains.

How do electric tugs improve productivity?

Electric tugs can turn 3-4 person load moving tasks into a single operator task, allowing any team member to move loads when needed without requiring a licence.

What is a forklift alternative for warehouses?

For moving wheeled loads such as loaded or nested roll cages, trolleys, and trailers a pedestrian-operated electric tug or tow tug is a common forklift alternative. With a compact footprint that works at walking pace, it needs no licence to operate and comes with built-in safety features to maximise uptime and safety.