Finding the right trolley for your tow tractor starts with your load
Tow tractors can bring many benefits to your operation: they can handle different loads in one go, they are safer because they are forkless material handling solutions and they come in many different sizes. Matching the right load carrier with your specific type of load is key for an efficient towing solution. We offer a range of standard trolleys and customised carriers. What load do you need to move?
What loose goods do you handle?
In many logistic operations individual items are being handled. The most obvious example is order picking, but it is the case in many other situations both in industrial and non-industrial environments. In manufacturing for example, it’s essential to distribute the correct direct materials that need to be added at a particular point in the production process. Order fulfilment in the world of e-commerce is another fast-growing application.
Parcel carrier
Small, hard to stack items
- Load type: small items in multiple sizes and shapes, difficult to stack
- Features: easy opening of the side gates
- Maximum load: 500 kg
- Typically used in: logistic centres, manufacturing, distribution centres
Platform carrier
Small, light & stackable goods
- Load type: small stackable items in multiple sizes and shapes
- Features: to handle all types of goods with a minimum level of stability
- Maximum load: 500 kg
- Typically used in: logistic centres, manufacturing, distribution centres
Shelf carrier
Larger amount of light goods
- Load type: large amount of small goods
- Features: adjustable height of upper shelves, up to 4 carriers in a train
- Maximum load: 750 kg
- Typically used in: e-commerce, logistic centres, manufacturing, retail
Step carrier
Smaller items stored at height
- Load type: large amount of small goods
- Features: thanks to the step it’s possible to handle goods located up to 3m height on average
- Maximum load: 750 kg
- Typically used in: e-commerce, logistic centres, manufacturing, retail
Often used in combination with these tow tractors
The right combination of towing tractor and load carrier will make your goods transport a success. Above trolleys are often combined with:
- Toyota Tracto N-Series tow tractors: these models are lightweight and very compact, suitable for use in many different applications. They have a very low step-in height and easy trolley connection.
- Toyota BT Optio N-Series order pickers: the narrow chassis design makes this series ideal for confined spaces. Suitable for light and medium-duty order picking with up to 50 % increase in productivity compared to manual picking.
Do you transport roll cages?
An effective way to transport roll cages is using host carriers and tow tractors. With this solution you can move many roller cages over long distances using less equipment and manpower. They can be loaded with items, rolled to their destination with a tow tractor and easily unloaded. Roller cages are often used in distribution centres, retail, manufacturing, or healthcare.
Platform taxi carrier
Roll cages
- Load type: goods fitted for roll cages
- Features: the platform is accessible from both sides
- Maximum load: 600 kg per taxi carrier, the number of carriers in a train depends on the truck’s towing capacity, but the maximum load per train is 2400Kg
- Typically used in: distribution centres, manufacturing, retail
pedestrian tow tractor
Roll cages
- Load type: goods fitted for roll cages
- Features: easy to connect, compact design
- Maximum load: up to 2000 kg
- Typically used in: supermarkets, DIY shops
Customised carrier
Roll cages
- Load type: goods fitted for roll cages
- Features: customised to your needs
- Maximum load: depending on your requirements
- Typically used in: distribution centres, manufacturing, retail
Often combined with these tow tractors
Roll cages are used in many applications. Instead of pulling them manually, the towing vehicles can take a full train of carriers with cages:
- Toyota Tracto S-Series: this high-performance tow truck with capacity up to 5 tonnes and travel speed up to 12 km/h offers significant benefits for advanced order picking, long-distance load transportation, or specialised transports in lean manufacturing.
- Tracto 4/7t rider-seated: perfect for horizontal transport over longer distances, as the operator can comfortably remain seated for longer periods of time thanks to the optimal driving position.
Are you handling heavy loads?
Pallets are the most common load carrier for goods and often moved by a forklift. However, if you are looking for a solution that can move several pallets at the same time, a towing train is the optimal solution. Combining forklifts and towing in logistics can offer several significant benefits, improving efficiency and overall productivity. Tow tractors are ideal for moving more goods over longer distances when using a number of trailers, which saves time and reduces equipment and manpower costs.
Taxi carrier
Full or half pallets
- Load type: dollies (for full pallets or two half pallets) or other storage units on wheels
- Features: electric lifting, multi-load transportation to feed the production line, can be combined with other carriers from our range
- Maximum load: 1000 kg per carrier, the number of carriers in a train depends on the truck’s towing capacity, but the maximum load per train is 4000 kg
- Typically used in: manufacturing (milk run), logistic centres
Portal taxi host carrier
Pallet dollies
- Load type: dollies (for full pallets) or other trolley transport
- Features: electric lifting, loading and unloading from both sides of the carrier, can be combined with other carriers from our range
- Maximum load: 1200 kg per carrier, the number of carriers in a train depends on the truck’s towing capacity, but the maximum load per train is 4800 kg
- Typically used in: manufacturing (milk run), logistic centres
Flatbed trailer
Large goods
- Load type: pallets and bulky material
- Features: available in different sizes, with 2 or 4-wheel steering
- Maximum load: 2000 kg on the 2-wheel steering trailer (available in 1 pallet and 2 pallet version) and 2500 kg on the 4-wheel steering trailer
- Typical use: manufacturing, airports, rail transport, industrial applications
Used commonly with these tow trucks
We offer a wide range of tow tractors to suit every material handling need. At manufacturing sites and logistics centres, below towing trucks are often combined with taxi carriers and portal carriers.
- Toyota Tracto S-Series: this high-performance tow truck with capacity up to 5 tonnes and travel speed up to 12 km/h offers significant benefits for advanced order picking, long-distance load transportation, or specialised transports in lean manufacturing.
- Tracto 4 t and 7 t rider-seated: perfect for horizontal transport over longer distances, as the operator can comfortably remain seated for longer periods of time thanks to the optimal driving position.
- Tracto 8 t to 50 t rider-seated: designed to transport large or heavy loads over long distances. Often used at airports.
Explore our range or contact us for advice on a tow solution for your business.