Healthcare Manual Handling Equipment

Your Questions, Answered - FAQs

What do electric tuggers move in the healthcare industry?

Across healthcare settings, electric tugs are used to eliminate manual handling and improve workplace safety in the movement of loads such as:

• Roll cages
• Linen carts
• Dumpsters
• Catering equipment and carts
• Medical equipment & Sterilization units
• Clinical waste
• Gas bottles

Is an operator license or training required? 

No, electric tuggers do not require a license to operate. A license-free operation makes electric tuggers an attractive option for healthcare providers looking to streamline the movement of loads and improve safety.  

Minimal training is required to safely operate an electric tugger and we offer training packages to suit every requirement.    

How are electric tuggers powered? 

Electric tuggers are battery-powered, with interchangeable batteries or lithium options available, electric tuggers can deliver 24/7 operation to keep your processes moving.

Offering zero emissions from the point of use, electric tugs are ideally suited for indoor use, ideal for hospital and healthcare environments.

How do electric tuggers connect? 

A range of coupling options is available across the range that maximizes performance, security and safety.

Custom coupling solutions can also be designed for unique applications.    

Can electric tuggers move more than one load at once?

Yes, our electric tuggers can be used to move multiple loads at once – reducing the number of trips required. This is an attractive option for healthcare managers looking to move loads such as multiple linen cages from one area to another.

Our team can advise on how best to link multiple loads together.