MasterMover has added a new ATT400+

Electric tug specialist MasterMover has added a new ATT400+ all-terrain electric tug to its range.

The ATT400+ allows plant engineers, maintenance staff and handling operators in industrial environments to move heavy loads of up to 5,000 kg on castors or 40,000 kg on rails.

The ATT400+ electric tug allows pedestrian operators to handle heavy loads on all surfaces, with the tug's specially designed hydraulic arm transferring the load's weight onto the wheels. This, in addition to the redesigned body of the tug and puncture-proof tyres, means that staff can handle up to five tonnes in any operating condition.

"Many types of load-handling equipment often struggle to get traction in industrial environments," says Andy Owen, managing director of MasterMover. "This is due to the abundance of dust, dirt and debris created during production. As such, plant managers must consider more than just the load-bearing capacity of their handling equipment.

"To address this, MasterMover has redesigned the body of the tug itself to generate more traction. The main wheel has been moved forward and is now reinforced by a smaller supporting wheel at the back, which provides better balance so that operators can keep loads level on uneven surfaces."