Modular Construction Tugs
Create flexible assembly lines in offsite construction with electric tug solutions and drive operational efficiency.
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Things to consider
With years of experience supporting modular building manufacturers, we understand the unique challenges and requirements of the industry.
When choosing a material handling solution like an electric tug, consider the following:
- Flowline production – you need a solution that can be used to create efficient flowline production processes to drive efficiency.
- Weight capacity – make sure you choose a solution that can handle the increasing weight of modular building assemblies.
- Indoor & outdoor capabilities – choose a solution that can reliably move pre-fabricated assemblies both on the shopfloor and between buildings.
- Control modes – moving large loads in offsite construction can be difficult. Remote control systems provide added safety and better visibility.
Benefits of using our electric tugs for modular structures
Increase production output
Move loads just-in-time, boosting operational efficiency.
Big moves, compact machines
Compact electric tugs enable the precise positioning of loads in tight areas.
Unlock greater flexibility
Electric tugs help modular building manufacturers to create flexible production processes.
Indoor & outdoor use
Our durable electric tugs can move the heaviest loads both inside and outside.
Popular tugs for moving pre-fabricated buildings
Modular buildings being moved by our tugs
Case study
Time-savings for Select Plant Hire with electric tug solutions
Two MasterMover MT1000+ electric tugs are enhancing the flowline process at Select Plant Hire's depot, where large-scale modular buildings weighing up to 10,000 kg are manufactured. The tugs, positioned at each end of the steel site cabins, eliminate the need for manual handling and forklifts, while improving manoeuvrability during production.
Trusted by leading prefabricated and modular building manufacturers
Leading global modular building manufacturers trust MasterMover’s compact electric tugs to safely move heavy loads, increasing efficiency and enabling them to unlock greater flexibility.
We have always found MasterMover to be a professional and innovative company. They have very good response times when an issue arises with our equipment and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to future customers.
Colin HaganOperations Manager, Metstructures Ltd
Why choose MasterMover?
- The world's leading manufacturer of electric tugs for over 25 years
- Over 40+ electric tugs to choose from
- Trusted by the world’s leading prefabricated & modular building manufacturers
- 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
Yes, our electric tugs can operate both indoors and outdoors. Whether it’s in moving assemblies along the production line or in facilitating building-to-building movements, electric tugs can safely move heavy loads, inside and outside.
No, unlike lifting equipment such as forklift trucks and cranes, an electric tug does not require a license to operate. A license-free operation reduces downtime and maximises operational efficiency, reducing wasted time waiting for a licensed driver.
Minimal training is required to safely operate an electric tug and we offer training packages to suit every requirement.
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, replacing internal combustion engine (ICE) powered equipment such as forklifts or tow tractors.
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.