Retail Logistics Handling Equipment

Make supermarket and retail deliveries a one-person job with electric tugs. 
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Typical applications in retail 

Our retail logistics solutions make roll cage movement simpler, safer, and more efficient. Businesses trust us to support them with:

  • City centre deliveries: Safely move roll cages through pedestrian zones in cities and town centres – taking the strain off operators
  • Movement on tailgates: Easily load and unload retail and supermarket cages on tailgates without the need for physical exertion
  • Roll cage movements on slopes: Take the backache out of moving heavy cages loaded with goods, even on the steepest inclines 

Our range of retail & delivery electric tugs

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Improve staff productivity

A safer workplace leads to happier staff – increase morale and productivity by eliminating manual handling.

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Eliminate manual handling

Electric tugs move roll cages with ease, reducing injuries, tipping risks, and enhancing safety.

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Solo, safe deliveries

Electric tugs enable safe, single-person retail deliveries in city centres.

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Move more

Easily move multiple cages at once, driving operational efficiency to meet demand.

Popular electric tugs for the retail industry

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Case study

Safer supermarket deliveries – how Appleby Westward cut injuries by 42%

By adopting SmartMover electric tugs to transport roll cages from delivery vehicles to convenience stores, Appleby Westward Group has cut manual handling injuries among its delivery drivers by 42% in just six months.

Trusted by leading retailers and logistics providers 

With an expansive customer base made up of the world’s leading retailers and logistics providers, you’re in safe hands.   

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Since using the tugs, we’ve seen a significant reduction in the number of roll cage-related handling injuries to delivery drivers of 42 per cent.

Why choose MasterMover?

  • The world's leading manufacturer of electric tugs for over 25 years
  • Over 40+ electric tugs to choose from
  • Trusted by leading retailers & supermarkets
  • 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 retailers and logistics 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. 

Can I use an electric tug to move more than one roll cage at a time? 

Yes. If you’re looking to move multiple laden roll cages at the same time, we offer a unique system that enables you to link multiple cages together and move them using an electric tug.

You can also move trains of nested, empty roll cages using electric tugs.  

Can electric tugs work with all types of roll cages? 

With a customisable clamp, our SmartMover range can connect to most cage designs. We also provide an array of adaptors to allow you to connect to your cages.