Electric Tug Batteries & Charging

Everything you need to know about electric tug batteries and charging

Electric tow tugs are a type of battery-powered industrial equipment designed to move heavy-wheeled loads in various environments, from retail to biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

As with any electrical equipment, electric tow tugs and their corresponding batteries and chargers are understandably a key area of interest to potential operators.

In this blog, we’ll cover the key questions when it comes to batteries, charging, and runtimes.

What influences battery life?

Like any battery, the battery life of an electric tug or electric tow is determined by usage, specification, and environmental factors.

Battery life can be influenced by variables such as:

How long does the battery last on an electric tug?

While several factors influence battery life quite significantly, the below gives you an idea of the battery life for some of our electric tugs.

The battery life for electric tugs is quantified in kilometres to show the distances the units can travel on one charge.

To give you an idea about the battery life you can expect from an electric tug, we’ve included the battery life for some of our key models below.

The figures below are based on test conditions of:

• A continuous movement of 75% of the rated maximum load weight
• Use on a flat, painted concrete floor
• Running at 3kph
• Battery discharge down from 100% to 30%

* Standard AGM battery
† 48v pack

What types of chargers are available?

Internal and external charger options* are available across the range for maximum flexibility. A MasterMover representative will always specify the appropriate battery and charger combination to maximise performance and ensure longevity.

A question we’re often asked by our expansive export customer base about chargers is “will it come with the correct plug for my region?”. The answer is yes, we’ll provide the plug needed in your territory.

(*Note: Lithium batteries are only available with external chargers.)

Keeping your loads moving

With a range of machines available and different battery power options, our electric tow tugs are designed to ensure they are ready to get to work whenever they are needed.

Whether you have an application requiring infrequent, occasional movements, or a high-usage environment, a battery-powered electric tug is a dependable solution.