What is an electric tugger?

The electric tugger name

"Electric tuggers", also known as an cart tuggers, electric pushers, pedestrian tugs, electric tugs, walkie tuggers, cart movers, powered tugs, and load movers, are battery-powered machines designed to move heavy loads on wheels - like carts or trolleys. This can include raw materials, high-value equipment and other resources in an industrial environment, in or around a production line or process, or in sectors such as retail, logistics, waste management and more.

Using them to move heavy wheeled loads can drive operational efficiency while improving health and safety. Electric tuggers help to reduce the risk of injuries associated with manual handling of heavy loads which requires physical effort from an operator.

They are available in different sizes and configurations to meet the needs of different applications. Whether moving heavy loads around a warehouse or factory, relatively short distances or further, these machines provide a safe, efficient solution due to their ability to increase productivity and reduce injuries and physical stress.

How do electric tuggers work?

These machines work by securely connecting to the wheeled load that needs to be moved. They are pedestrian operated typically (walkie tuggers) but can also be used remotely with a wireless transmitter, which offers benefits such as the operator being able to move away from the load and take up an ideal vantage point.

AGV electric tuggers are also available, using sensors to detect risks and hazards, and navigation systems to manage movement between locations.

Connection is possible to a wide range of items and long trains such as trailers, carts, dollies, or large platforms carrying loads, to make movement easy and efficient. Hydraulic systems are often used to maximize connection and load security.