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Electric tug guides and industry insights

How electric tugs work, how to choose and look after one, and how they’re used in rail, aerospace, retail, healthcare and manufacturing.

  • TT50 electric tug coupled to a loaded roll cage in a hospital goods area
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    Pushing and pulling at work: what the manual handling rules say

    The manual handling rules cover pushing and pulling too. HSE’s guideline figures, the RAPP tool and how to reduce the risk.

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  • Five electric tug couplings: adjustable pushpad, roll cage coupling, fifth wheel channel, quick latch and paper roll
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    How to choose the right coupling for your electric tug

    Pushpad, roll cage, fifth wheel, quick latch or paper roll? How to match the coupling to your load.

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  • Operator pulling a 9,000 kg machine cabinet across a factory floor with an electric tug
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    Electric tug vs forklift: which do you need?

    Forklifts lift. Electric tugs move loads that are already on wheels or rails. Here is when each one is the right tool.

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  • Operator in hi-vis moving tall stacks of bread trays with an electric tug through a bakery
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    Electric tug vs pallet truck: when to make the switch

    Hand pallet trucks rely on your operator’s own force. Here is when an electric tug is the better tool.

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  • Operator in white overalls and hairnet walking behind a TP500 electric tug as it pushes a long train of nested roll cages through a dairy depot
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    Enhancing Material Handling Across Australia with Tractive Power’s Electric Tugs

    How Tractive Power electric tugs, sold through our Australian distributor, are improving safety and efficiency across Australian industry.

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  • Technician steering an electric tug coupled to a jet engine on a yellow cradle in an aerospace maintenance hangar
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    The Future of Aerospace with Autoclaves

    Tractive Power's range of electric tugs are used regularly by aerospace manufacturers to move parts in and out of autoclaves.

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  • Electric tug coupled to a rail bogie frame on skates in a rail workshop
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    Rail Bogies Help Keep Our Trains on the Track

    Rail bogies are one of the vital cogs that help to keep our trains on the tracks all over the country.

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  • Operator in blue overalls moving a steel component stillage with an electric tug in an automotive plant
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    Reducing Manpower in Warehouses with Electric Tugs and Pushers

    Reducing manpower in warehouses is a key advantage of electric tugs and pushers. The introduction of these tools has transformed the process.

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  • Operator in hi-vis moving a train of dairy roll cages across a yard with an electric tug
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    How Cage Pushers Transform Retail and Food Logistics

    In food and retail logistics, efficient management of goods and deliveries is vital. Cage pushers are an essential tool.

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  • Porter moving a hospital bed with an electric tug along a hospital corridor
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    A How-to Guide for Tractive Power’s Electric Tugs

    We've put together the ultimate how-to guide for operating your electric tugs. Tractive Power also offers comprehensive training.

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  • Operator moving a bus chassis with a TP250 electric tug on a vehicle assembly line
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    How Do Electric Tugs Work?

    How do electric tugs work and how do you know if they are right for your industry? We explore exactly how to use them.

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  • Operator in hi-vis steering an electric tug coupled to a green waste bin outside an airport terminal
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    5 Industries That Benefit from Electric Tugs

    Electric tugs offer versatility, reliability, and safety across various industries. Here are five industries that benefit from electric tugs.

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  • Electric tug coupled to a large cable drum trailer in a rail depot yard
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    How a Cable Drum Trolley Can Improve Your Workplace

    Tractive Power's Cable Drum Trolley can make all the difference in your factory/ Your staff can be efficient and safe with our tools.

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  • TT50 electric tug coupled to a hospital roll cage of boxed supplies
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    How Electric Tow Tugs Improve Manual Handling and Employee Safety

    Tractive Power has Tow Tugs to suit all workplaces and factories. Find out which one is right for your industry.

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  • Porter moving a covered hospital trolley with an electric tug on the road outside a hospital
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    Enhancing Workplace Efficiency: Pushing vs. Pulling Heavy Loads with Electric Tugs 

    When it comes to utilising electric tugs, understanding the difference between pushing and pulling loads is crucial for optimising efficiency and reducing workplace injuries. 

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  • Operator in hi-vis moving a rack of white window profiles with a TP250 electric tug past warehouse racking
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    As an employer, how you can improve the movement of inventory around your warehouse?

    Tractive Power's tugs and power pushers help warehouse businesses to move products and inventory from A to B with ease. 

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  • Operator in hi-vis steering a TP1000 electric tug coupled to a rack of white uPVC window profiles
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    What is an Electric Tug?

    An electric tug is a utility vehicle, which enables the operator to move heavy loads through narrow spaces with ease and safely.

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  • TP2000 electric tug coupled to a large yellow steel frame, controlled by wireless remote
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    How to Service a Power Tugger

    Tractive Power understands that in many cases, your power tugger is the lifeblood of your operation or business.

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  • Operator steering a TP250 electric tug coupled to a stand of large machined components in an engineering workshop
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    Customize Our Tractive Tugs For Your Needs

    Let Tractive Power's Tractive Tugs solve your manual handling dilemmas. With vast customisation available to fit any sector, we can provide a solution.

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  • Operator moving a loaded ware trolley with a TP250 electric tug beside a dryer in a ceramics factory
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    What is an Industrial Tug Used For?

    If you have never considered using an industrial tug before, we will give you the required insight in this post about their benefits.

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  • Operator in orange hi-vis towing a cable drum trailer with a TP500 electric tug across a site yard
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    Using a Load Mover for Cable Drums

    The benefits of using a load mover for cable drums, and how to store cable drums safely indoors and outdoors.

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  • Electric tug towing a large cable drum trailer across a depot yard
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    Improving Workplace Safety with Drum Pushers

    Tractive Power's cable drum trolleys are designed to lift and transport cable drums and make handling reels of cable a one-man pedestrian operation.

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  • Operator in white overalls moving nested roll cages with a TP500 electric tug in a dairy
    Industry insights

    Why are Electric Tugs are Best for Roll Cages?

    If you are looking for a roll cage tug for your company, look no further than Tractive Power.

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  • Operator in white overalls moving nested roll cages with a TP500 electric tug in a dairy
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    Everything You Need to Know About Roll Cages

    We are exploring how a roll cage tug from Tractive Power will enhance your business operations.

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  • TT100 electric tug moving a six tonne overhead access gantry in a rail depot
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    How Our Rail Pushers Support Railways Industry

    Rail pushers from Tractive Power are the most effective handling solution for train manufacturers and locomotive service centres.

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  • Operator in hi-vis steering a TP1000 electric tug coupled to a rack of white uPVC window profiles
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    How Do Electric Tuggers Work?

    We explain how electric tuggers work in four easy-to-follow sections.

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  • TP2000 electric tug coupled to a large yellow steel frame, controlled by wireless remote
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    Essential Maintenance of Power Tuggers

    Keeping power tuggers moving is the best way to maintain efficient working practices for your business.

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  • TT50 electric tug coupled to a loaded roll cage in a hospital goods area
    Industry insights

    Minimise Risk for Retail Workers using Roll Cages

    Roll cages are commonly used to transport goods between warehouses and shops plus within a shop from storage to the sales floor. 

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  • Operator positioning a static caravan with a TP250 electric tug on a holiday park
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    Electric Tug Uses You Hadn’t Thought Of

    The Electric tug from Tractive Power is an essential part of many industries, allowing just a single worker to move heavy loads.

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  • TP1000 electric tug coupled to a tall rack of white uPVC window profiles in a warehouse
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    Electric Tugs the Perfect Fit for Expanding Warehouses

    The demand for electric tugs across the material handling industry will only increase as many warehouse operators plan to expand.

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  • Operator using a TP250 electric tug to move a trolley carrying a large wrapped roll past racks of material rolls in a factory
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    The Many Uses of Electric Tuggers

    Electric tuggers supplied by Tractive Power have a variety of uses that will help to streamline your work practices.

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  • Electric tug towing a large cable drum trailer across a depot yard
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    Safely Using Cable Drum Trolley Rail Pushers

    Safety is of paramount importance when using cable drum trolley rail pushers supplied by Tractive Power.

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  • TP2000 electric tug moving a large yellow steel frame across a factory floor towards open doors
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    Load Movers Make Light Work of Heavy Lifting

    Load movers can transfer loads of 30 tonnes, perfect for heavy manufacturing applications.

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  • Operator moving a wheelie bin along a street with a TP250 electric tug
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    What is pushing and pulling?

    Pushing and pulling of loads is a way to avoid manual lifting and carrying of objects such as by putting the load on a trolley.

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