AllTerrain Range
Electric Tugs · Solar & Renewables
Electric tugs for solar farms and renewable energy sites
Move panel trolleys, cable drums and heavy electrical equipment with one operator — indoors, in the yard or on site. Supplied to Irish solar farms and factories by AWE.
Authorised Xilin Dealer
Official MasterMover Distributor
40+ Years Experience
Dublin-Based Engineers
The problem
What electric tugs fix in solar & renewables
Panel and frame logistics
Trolleys of panels and mounting frames moved by tug instead of by hand.
Cable drums and stores
Heavy wheeled drums and stock carts moved safely around compounds and stores.
Transformers and switchgear
Power-steered tugs for heavy wheeled or skid-mounted electrical equipment.
Outdoor ground
AllTerrain tugs for yards, slopes and uneven surfaces.
Containers and substations
Compact tugs work in tight spaces where a telehandler can't.
Fewer manual-handling injuries
Take the push and pull strain off site teams.
Typical loads
What renewable energy sites move with a tug
- Panel and frame trolleys
- Cable drums on wheeled stands
- Inverter and battery cabinets on skids
- Transformers and switchgear
- Tool and parts carts in compounds
- Production trolleys in panel and component factories
Safety & compliance
What it means for your site
Manual handling (S.I. 299/2007)
Tugs are a recognised way to reduce pushing and pulling risks for site teams.
Ground and slope checks
We assess surfaces and gradients before recommending an outdoor model.
Hire for project phases
Hire a tug for build or commissioning, or buy for ongoing maintenance.
Recommended models
MasterMover tugs we recommend for solar & renewables
Indoor and outdoor models — matched to your ground conditions at a free site visit.
AllTerrain Range5,000 kg outdoors, on slopes and on rails.
AllTerrain · MachinePusher RangePlug-and-play pusher, slopes up to 15°.
MasterTug · Heavy Range8,000 kg pedestrian tug for heavy equipment.
PowerSteered Range20,000 kg power-steered tug.
PowerSteered · Ultra Heavy-DutyUp to 70,000 kg with a wireless remote option.
SmartMover · Performance RangeFor trolleys up to 2,000 kg in stores and factories.
Options compared
Electric tug, forklift or pushing by hand?
| Electric tug | Forklift | Manual pushing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moves wheeled loads, trolleys & trailers | Yes | No | Yes |
| Works in narrow aisles & doorways | Yes | No | Yes |
| Reduces manual-handling strain | Yes | Yes | No |
| Lifts loads to height | No | Yes | No |
| Operator training | Short familiarisation | Certified course | Manual handling training |
| Available to hire from AWE | Yes | Yes | — |
Free on-site demo
See a MasterMover move your actual load
We bring a tug to your site, try it on your own trolleys, vessels or trailers, and recommend the right model. Buy, lease or hire — your choice after the demo.
- • Demo on your own floors, slopes and doorways
- • Buy, lease or hire options
- • Service and parts from AWE, the official Irish MasterMover dealer
Free download
Not sure a tug will handle your load?
Walk your site with this checklist. Send it back to us and we'll match the right MasterMover.
Is an electric tug right for my load? (checklist)
A one-page site checklist: load weight, wheels, floor, slopes, distances and doorways — everything we ask before recommending a MasterMover.
FAQs
Electric tug questions from solar & renewables
Yes. The AllTerrain range is built for outdoor yards, slopes and uneven surfaces — the ATT400+ moves 5,000 kg outdoors and the MP400 pusher handles slopes up to 15°. Ground conditions vary, so we check your site at a free demo.
Knowledge Hub
Read before you decide
Electric Tugs vs Forklifts: Moving Heavy Loads Safely Indoors
If the load is already on wheels, a forklift is often the wrong tool. Electric tugs move up to 70,000 kg with one pedestrian operator and no lifting at all.
7 min readElectric Tug Sizing Guide: Matching Load Weight to the Right MasterMover
Tug sizing is not just load weight. Gradient, wheel count, floor surface and coupling type decide whether a machine moves the load or slips on the spot.
8 min readElectric Tug Hire vs Buy: Which Makes Sense for Your Site?
Hire suits projects, trials and peaks; buying or leasing suits daily, long-term use. Here is how to decide for a MasterMover tug.
5 min readTell us what you need to move
Load weight, wheels and route — we'll recommend the right MasterMover and arrange a free demo.