Airport Tugs

Safer, more efficient airport logistics and ground handling with our electric tug solutions.
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Common airport tug applications 

From crowded terminal shop deliveries through to airside ground handling, electric tugs help eliminate manual handling and boost efficiency when moving:  

  • Roll cages
  • Luggage & baggage carts 
  • Catering carts
  • Ground handling equipment
  • Waste & water trolleys

Electric tug benefits for airports

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Eliminate manual handling

Move heavy loads safely – electric tugs reduce the risk of injuries by eliminating manual handling.

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Improve staff productivity

With a single operator able to move the heaviest of loads, electric tugs allow staff to focus on more productive activities.

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Move multiple loads at once

Whether it’s moving multiple retail roll cages or trains of baggage carts, electric tugs take the strain – allowing you to move multiple loads at once.

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Plug and play options available

One solution can move a range of wheeled equipment with simple connection systems that work with a range of drawbars.

Popular airport electric tugs products 

Our airport electric tugs in action 

Trusted by global airports 

The world’s biggest airports trust MasterMover’s compact electric tugs to safely move loads, boosting productivity and improving workplace safety.  

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Our staff have given us some great feedback and love the MasterMover’s simplicity of use and safety features. Now, one person can easily move the bins without strain or effort.

Why choose MasterMover?

  • The world's leading manufacturer of electric tugs for over 25 years
  • Over 40+ electric tugs to choose from
  • Unrivalled range of technology and control options available
  • In-house custom engineering capabilities 
  • Winner of the King's Award for Innovation 2023 & Queen's Award for International Trade 2021
  • Global sales and support 

We're here to help 

If you’re looking to improve safety, remove the risk of injury and unlock greater operational efficiency, we’re here to help. Speak to our team to discuss your application. 

Your Questions, Answered - FAQs

Is an operator license or training required?   

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

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

How are electric tugs powered?   

Electric tugs are battery powered, with interchangeable batteries or lithium options available, electric tugs 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.

How do electric tugs connect? 

A range of coupling options are available across the range that maximise performance, security and safety.

Custom coupling solutions can also be designed for unique applications.