Electric Tug Hire

Benefit from total purchase flexibility with short and long-term hire solutions designed around you from as little as £56 per week.* 

Rental gives you the advantages of electric tugs without capital investment. Whether you need short-term hire to meet increased demand or a long-term contract hire agreement, our electric tug rental options can be designed around you.

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Electric tug hire tailored for you

Get all the benefits of electric tugs without the capital outlay and the ease of fixed monthly costs.

This flexible approach eliminates hidden fees and simplifies asset disposal, providing a cost-effective and efficient way to enhance your operations. 

Your rental options

Increase capacity during seasonal peaks with short-term rental or opt for long-term contract hire to benefit from electric tugs without the initial capital investment. Additional tailored training packages are available upon request.

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Flexi Hire Short-Term Rental

Powerful movement when you need it most.

Offering a flexible short-term rental solution, our Flexi Hire packages are perfect for managing increased seasonal demand or last-minute changes with immediate machine availability.

  • Hire for 1 – 52 weeks 
  • Prices starting from £56 per week*
  • Flexible terms with no fixed contract
  • Two services per year  included
  • No hidden fees or end-of-hire costs
  • Full maintenance support throughout
  • Basic operator familiarisation included
  • Simply return the machine at the end of the hire period 
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Fixed-Term Contract Hire

All the benefits of an electric tug without the investment.

Our long-term hire packages are ideal for trying before you buy or to avoid capital investment and depreciation risks, giving you a brand-new electric tug for fixed monthly payments.

  • Hire terms of 36 or 60 months  
  • Fixed monthly cost 
  • Brand-new machine supplied  
  • Two services per year included
  • No hidden fees or end-of-hire costs 
  • Basic operator familiarisation included
  • Full maintenance support throughout
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Products available to hire

With the widest range of tugs on the market, there’s an expertly engineered machine for every rental requirement. From pedestrian-operated electric tugs to autonomous AGV systems, our machines are industry favoured for a reason.

SmartMover SM200+ electric tug

SmartMover

Up to 2,000 kg

SmartMover

Up to 2,000 kg
Easily move wheeled trolleys weighing up to 2,000 kg. with the SmartMover range of tug pushers.
MasterTug MT800+ electric tug

MasterTug

Up to 20,000 kg

MasterTug

Up to 20,000 kg
The MasterTug range delivers unrivalled manoeuvrability when moving heavy-wheeled loads weighing up to 20,000kg.
MasterTow TOW800ES electric tow tug

MasterTow

Up to 20,000 kg

MasterTow

Up to 20,000 kg
The MasterTow range of powerful, easy-to-use electric tow tugs, is ideally suited to towing loads and trolleys weighing up to 20,000kg.
PowerSteered PS3000+ electric tug

PowerSteered

Up to 70,000kg

PowerSteered

Up to 70,000kg
Our PowerSteered range of wireless tugs allows a single operator to move loads up to 70,000kg with remote control.
MasterHandler MH400+ electric tug

MasterHandler

Up to 4,000kg

MasterHandler

Up to 4,000kg
The MasterHandler range is specifically designed to deliver the controlled movement of loads weighing up to 4,000kg.
Stainless Steel MasterTug MT20-1200 electric tug

Stainless Steel

Up to 15,000kg

Stainless Steel

Up to 15,000kg
Seamlessly integrating into sterile environments, our Stainless Steel range is trusted by biopharma and food manufacturers.
AllTerrain ATP400 Electric Pusher

AllTerrain tugs

Up to 5,000kg

AllTerrain tugs

Up to 5,000kg
The AllTerrain range enables the safe movement of heavy-wheeled loads and carts weighing up to 5,000kg.
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Trailer Moving System

Up to 20,000kg

Trailer Moving System

Up to 20,000kg
The Trailer Moving System is the ideal solution to move unladen trailers weighing up to 20,000kg, in manufacturing and in the yard.

Popular industries & applications for tug rental

Leading brands across a wide variety of industries hire electric tugs to keep up with increased demand, for use during events, and even to trial material handling equipment before purchasing.

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Warehousing & Logistics

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Facilities Management

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Roll Cage Handling

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Bin Moving Solutions

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Healthcare

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Wind Energy

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Manufacturing & Assembly

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Food & Beverage

Rentals - Consumables Packages

Maximise uptime with consumables packages

The parts you need when you need them

As standard, consumable parts such as batteries, drive wheels, and castors are not covered in our maintenance service. Therefore, we offer flexible consumable parts packages that can be tailored to your needs.

  • Two planned service visits every year
  • Breakdown prioritisation & callouts for machine breakdown
  • Discount on parts and labour
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Rentals trusted by leading brands

Companies of all sizes trust our rental options to support with peak seasonal demand as well as temporary and long-term machine hire to maximise operational productivity.

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Your questions, answered – FAQs 

Why should I choose an electric tug over other material handling equipment?

Electric tugs offer maximum safety by eliminating manual strain and improving visibility. They also boost efficiency by allowing one operator to easily move heavy loads without needing a license – removing wasted time when waiting for licensed forklift operators.  

What does the electric tug rental process look like?

Our rental process is straightforward – designed to get you the equipment you need, quickly. 

  1. Enquiry & Recommendation: You contact us then our team helps you choose the best electric tug for your needs.
  2. Quotation & Agreement: We provide a clear quote and finalise the rental terms.
  3. Delivery & Training: We deliver the tug to your site and can provide on-site operator training.
  4. Support, Service & Collection: We offer ongoing support and machine maintenance servicing throughout your rental. We will also arrange collection when you're done. 
Is maintenance included?

Yes, maintenance is included in both our Flexi Hire and Long Term Hire packages, meaning you benefit from fixed maintenance costs.

Our regular service intervals also maximise your electric tugs uptime and performance.  

What warranty is offered?

Our electric tugs are covered by a warranty for the duration of your rental contract. 

Why choose electric tug rental and hire options?

With low, fixed monthly payments, renting electric tugs enables businesses to optimise material handling processes immediately instead of waiting until capital is accumulated 

What happens at the end of a contract?

At the end of your long-term hire agreement simply return the machine to us, and we can arrange a new hire agreement, allowing you to benefit from the latest model.  

Are there any limitations on how I can use the rental electric tug?

No, there are no limitations for our rental electric tugs. Our rental fleet is designed to offer maximum flexibility without restrictions on usage hours or tasks.

Flexible rental options available

Request a rental quote for an electric tug to enhance your workplace safety and increase productivity.  

How we might use your information
We may contact you by phone or email, if you have not opted out, or where we are otherwise permitted by law, to provide you with marketing communications about similar goods and services. The legal basis that allows us to use your information is ‘legitimate interests’. More information about how we use your personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.

*Price based on rental of a SM100+ for 27 weeks or more. Accurate at time of publishing in June 2025. Prices subject to change.