Facilities Management Manual Handling Equipment

Compact, easy-to-use electric tugs enable a single operator to safely move loads. Ideal for use in facilities such as residential, commercial, and healthcare settings.
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Typical electric tug applications

Across the facilities management sector, electric tugs are used to eliminate manual handling and improve workplace safety to move loads such as:

  • Roll cages
  • Linen trolleys 
  • Waste bins
  • Catering equipment and trolleys
  • Commercial waste

Electric tug benefits

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Eliminate manual handling

Move heavy loads safely – electric tugs reduce the risk of injuries and boost productivity.

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No operator license required

With no operator license required and a quick set-up, electric tugs are ideal for any facility to improve safety from day one.

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Less staff absence

Reducing the risk of injury, electric tugs help facilities management providers reduce staff absences from aches, strains, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Popular electric tugs within facilities management

Our electric tugs used in facilities management

Trusted by leading facilities management providers

Leading global facilities management providers trust MasterMover’s compact electric tugs to safely move loads, boosting productivity and improving workplace safety.

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The SmartMovers work really well for what we need, particularly when moving up and down inclines.

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

What aspects of the facilities management sector do you work with?

The facilities management sector is diverse, and so is our customer base within it! We work with facilities management businesses managing contracts for:

  • Healthcare facilities
  • Residential and apartment blocks
  • Commercial facilities & hotels
  • Education contracts
  • Retail
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 facilities management providers 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.    

Can electric tugs move more than one load at once?

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

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