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Introducing Walkie Tuggers & Walk Behind Tugs

Types of Tuggers

Whether it's in warehouses, factories, or distribution centers, the ability to transport heavy loads safely and swiftly is paramount. This is where industrial walkie tuggers come into play, revolutionizing the way you handle materials.

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What are Walkie Tuggers?

Walkie tuggers are a type of tugger that are pedestrian operated. An industrial walkie tugger is designed to improve safety and efficiency when moving carts. 

Sometimes known as 'walk behind tuggers', 'cart movers' or 'pedestrian power movers', they allow a single operator to move heavy loads like carts and equipment.

Walkie tuggers are compact machines designed to effortlessly move heavy loads and types of industrial carts over short to medium distances.

Cart movers and tuggers eliminate manual handling and offer a safer alternative to traditional material handling equipment. Unlike forklifts or other larger material handling equipment, walkie tuggers are operated by a single person who guides the machine while it pulls or pushes the load. This design not only enhances maneuverability but also significantly reduces the risk of accidents in crowded work environments.

Explore MasterMover's Range of Walkie Tuggers

When it comes to reliability and performance, one name stands out in the world of walkie tuggers: MasterMover. With a rich history spanning over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of designing and manufacturing dependable electric tugger solutions for various industries.

Our range of tuggers combine cutting-edge safety technology with robust construction, offering unparalleled efficiency and versatility in material handling. Whether you're moving heavy loads in manufacturing facilities or waste management operations, we have a solution for your needs.

Benefits of Electric Walk Behind Tuggers 

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Increased Productivity

By streamlining material handling processes, workers can move loads more efficiently, leading to higher productivity levels and reduced downtime.

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Enhanced Safety

With ergonomic designs and intuitive controls, walkie tuggers can eliminate operator strain caused by manually pulling carts long distances

 
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Versatility

From transporting carts to positioning heavy equipment, walkie tuggers are versatile machines capable of handling a wide range of loads and applications.

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Environmentally Friendly

Our walkie tuggers are powered by batteries, making them eco-friendly alternatives to diesel or gas-powered machinery. This not only reduces carbon emissions but also ensures compliance with environmental regulations.

Walk Behind Tuggers in Action

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The Best in the Business Trust our Tuggers

Leading business from across the globe and United States trust MasterMover electric tuggers to improve workplace safety and reduce the risk of injuries when moving heavy-wheeled loads and equipment.

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The powered tuggers from MasterMover have allowed our warehouse team to be more productive throughout the day by reducing fatigue and physical strain.

Kenneth Hockaday
Industrial Design Engineer, Arneg USA

My maintenance team loves it, and it saves them time and is a lot less work for them with the walkie tugger. We would highly recommend it. The machine is worth the money

 
Tim Steele
Property Manager, Denton Floyd

We were able to deploy the tuggers on many sites and have received great feedback from users.

Joel Oddoux
HSE Manager, Sicarev
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Applications of Industrial Walkie Tuggers

Walkie tuggers are used across a diverse range of applications from manufacturing to logistics. 

Common types of industrial application include moving heavy-wheeled loads in a factory or warehouse setting. 

A few typical applications of walkie tuggers and cart movers include:

  • Distribution - warehouse tuggers are used to move heavy roll carts in distribution centres or on a store delivery run
  • Manufacturing -  safely moving heavy carts of parts and components to support production processes
  • Heavy Plant Assembly - maneuvering work-in-progress and sub-assemblies 

Whatever the industry, whatever the wheeled-load, walkie tuggers are the ideal solution for improving safety and productivity in the movement of heavy carts.

The ultimate guide to electric tuggers

Electric tugger essentials

Looking to understand electric tuggers in a little more detail?

We’ve compiled some helpful resources to get you started, covering everything from how they work, different types of batteries, getting the right connection point and more…

Walkie Tugger Features & Options

When it comes to handling materials, prioritizing operator safety is essential, especially when working in crowded areas where heavy loads and carts are being moved.

Our electric walk behind tuggers are equipped with a comprehensive range of safety features and options, protecting both the operators and the people, equipment and environment around them.

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Ergonomic controls

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Emergency stop

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Adjustable speed

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Anti-crush button

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Warning horn

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Safety lights

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Secure hitch options

Ready to Unlock Safer Operations?

Are you looking to improve safety and efficiency in your operations?

Contact us to discover how you could transform your processes to enhance efficiency and maximize workplace safety with an electric walkie tugger.

FAQs: Your questions, answered

What is a walkie tugger?

A walkie tugger is a pedestrian-operated tugger designed to improve safety and efficiency when moving carts and other wheeled loads. It is also commonly referred to as an electric tugger, walk-behind tugger, cart mover, or pedestrian power mover.  

How does a walkie tugger work?

A walkie tugger is guided by a single operator who walks with the machine while it pushes or pulls the load. This gives the operator close control over movement while reducing the effort involved in manual cart handling 

What are walkie tuggers used for?

Walkie tuggers are used to move industrial carts, equipment, and other heavy wheeled loads over short to medium distances in warehouses, factories, and distribution centers.  

What are the benefits of electric walk-behind tuggers?

Key benefits include increased productivity, enhanced safety, versatility across different cart-handling tasks and battery-powered operation that supports lower-emission material handling.  

Are walkie tuggers safer than manual cart handling?

Walkie tuggers reduce the strain associated with pulling carts manually and help lower the risk of accidents in busy work environments by giving operators a controlled, pedestrian-operated handling method.  

Are walkie tuggers a good alternative to forklifts?

 For many cart-moving applications, yes. Walkie tuggers offer a more compact, pedestrian-operated solution for moving heavy wheeled loads that can be easier to use in crowded areas where larger equipment may be less suitable.  

Are electric walkie tuggers environmentally friendly?

Yes. Because they are battery powered, electric walkie tuggers can reduce reliance on diesel or gas-powered machinery and support lower-emission handling operations.  

How much weight can a walkie tugger move?

That depends on the model and application. On the live U.S. page, MasterMover ranges shown include solutions from 4,400 lbs. up to 44,000 lbs., depending on the machine family and connection method.