Official MasterMover Distributor — Ireland
MasterMover Electric Tugs – Move Heavy Loads with One Operator
Battery-electric tugs that replace manual handling and free up your forklifts.
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Which Electric Tug Do You Need?
Tell us the load weight and where it moves. We'll shortlist the MasterMover models rated for the job — then confirm the final spec with a free site survey.
3 recommended models for 2,000 – 5,000 kg — wheeled load, indoors.
MasterTug
MasterTug MT600+
Rated to 6,000 kg
6,000 kg pedestrian MasterTug on a 48 V system — same compact footprint as the MT400+.
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MasterTug
MasterTug MT800+
Rated to 8,000 kg
8,000 kg pedestrian MasterTug — 48 V AC with 560 kg max push/pull force.
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PowerSteered
PowerSteered PS800+
Rated to 8,000 kg
Entry-level PowerSteered tug — fingertip control of 8,000 kg loads.
View modelLoad weight is only part of the picture — castor quality, floor surface, gradients and coupling type all affect the model you need. Our engineers confirm the right tug on site before you commit.
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Explore the MasterMover Range
Five purpose-built ranges covering loads from 1,500 kg to 70,000 kg — pedestrian, power-steered, tow-tractor and all-terrain electric tugs for every Irish industry.
SmartMover
Compact tugs for trolley & wheeled loads up to 2,000 kg
Small, powerful and easy to use — the SmartMover range is designed to eliminate manual handling on wheeled loads up to 2,000 kg.
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Heavy-duty tugs up to 15,000 kg in a compact chassis
Unrivalled manoeuvrability for heavy wheeled loads up to 20,000 kg on castors (80,000 kg on rails), using MasterMover's weight-transfer principle to deliver traction from a compact footprint.
View modelsMasterTow
Trailer-train tow tractors for production & logistics
Pedestrian and electric-steer tow tractors purpose-built for moving individual trolleys or linked trailer trains up to 20,000 kg in production and logistics environments.
View modelsPowerSteered
Power-assisted control of loads up to 70,000 kg
Power-assisted steering combined with the MasterMover weight-transfer principle — single-operator movement of extremely heavy wheeled loads with effortless control.
View modelsAllTerrain
Battery-electric tugs built for outdoor & rough surfaces
Designed for yards, ramps, gradients and uneven ground — IP-rated for outdoor operation with all-terrain wheel options.
View modelsStainless Steel
316 stainless tugs up to 15,000 kg — cleanroom & washdown ready
Full 316-grade stainless steel electric tugs for sterile production. Same performance as the mild-steel range with IP44/IP55 protection for pharmaceutical, biopharma, medical-device, food and beverage cleanrooms and washdown zones.
View modelsCompact pedestrian electric tugs up to 2,000 kg
SmartMover
Small, powerful and easy to use — the SmartMover range is designed to eliminate manual handling on wheeled loads up to 2,000 kg.
Heavy-duty electric tugs up to 20,000 kg
MasterTug
Unrivalled manoeuvrability for heavy wheeled loads up to 20,000 kg on castors (80,000 kg on rails), using MasterMover's weight-transfer principle to deliver traction from a compact footprint.
Battery-electric tow tractors up to 20,000 kg
MasterTow
Pedestrian and electric-steer tow tractors purpose-built for moving individual trolleys or linked trailer trains up to 20,000 kg in production and logistics environments.
Power-steered electric tugs from 8,000 kg to 70,000 kg
PowerSteered
Power-assisted steering combined with the MasterMover weight-transfer principle — single-operator movement of extremely heavy wheeled loads with effortless control.
All-weather electric tugs for outdoor & semi-outdoor use
AllTerrain
Designed for yards, ramps, gradients and uneven ground — IP-rated for outdoor operation with all-terrain wheel options.
316 stainless electric tugs up to 15,000 kg — cleanroom & washdown ready
Stainless Steel
Full 316-grade stainless steel electric tugs for sterile production. Same performance as the mild-steel range with IP44/IP55 protection for pharmaceutical, biopharma, medical-device, food and beverage cleanrooms and washdown zones.
316 Stainless · Pharma & Biotech
Sterile-ready movement for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Pharma and biotech operations pick 316 stainless electric tugs to move drums, IBCs, vessels and mixing skids up to 15,000 kg — washdown-safe, IP44/55 sealed, with no painted-steel flake risk. One operator, precise control, zero manual handling injuries.
- ✓ Washdown & sanitisation ready
- ✓ GMP / cleanroom compatible
- ✓ Eliminates manual-handling injury risk
Why Electric Tugs
Built for the jobs forklifts can't do safely
Eliminate manual handling injuries
Battery-electric tugs replace the push/pull tasks that cause back, knee and shoulder injuries.
Free up your forklifts
Stop using a 2.5 t counterbalance for low-load trolley work. The right tool, indoors and out.
Quiet, zero-emission
Ideal for cleanrooms, pharmaceutical, food-grade and front-of-house environments.
One operator, big loads
A single pedestrian operator can safely move loads from 1,500 kg up to 70,000 kg.
See it in action
See MasterMover Electric Tugs in Action
See how a single operator can safely move multi-tonne loads in tight spaces — without a forklift and without manual handling.
Filmed on-site with a MasterMover electric tug.
Cleanroom Ready · IP55 · 316 Stainless
Stainless Steel Range – Cleanroom Ready Solutions
MasterMover offers a full range of stainless steel electric tugs built from high-grade 316 stainless steel for sterile and cleanroom environments — engineered for pharmaceutical, biopharma and food production facilities where hygiene is non-negotiable.
- Suitable for cleanroom and hygienic environments
- IP55 rated for wet cleaning and washdown
- License-free pedestrian operation
- Safe, controlled movement of heavy loads in tight spaces
- Reduces manual handling in sensitive production areas
316
Stainless Grade
IP55
Washdown Rated
1.2–15t
Capacity Range
Capacities 1,200 kg – 15,000 kg
316 Stainless
IP55 · Cleanroom Ready
Pharma & Biopharma
GMP suites, IBC transfer, reactor and column moves.
Sterile Food Production
Washdown zones, dairy, meat and beverage cleanrooms.
Cleanroom & Lab
ISO-classified spaces, R&D pilot plants and med-device.
The MasterMover Difference
Why MasterMover dominates electric tug applications
Weight-transfer principle
Unique drive geometry transfers load weight onto the drive wheel for maximum grip from a compact chassis.
Compact footprint
Heavy capacity in a chassis that still fits standard aisles, doorways and lifts — where forklifts can't go.
Remote control & AGV options
Most ranges available with remote control. AGV variants available for fully automated material flows.
Industries
Where MasterMover wins
Pharmaceutical & cleanroom
Food & beverage
Aerospace & defence
Automotive assembly
Manufacturing & heavy plant
Healthcare & hospitals
Logistics & 3PL
Retail & distribution
Rail & transport
Energy & petrochemical
Real-world Application
See MasterMover in action on your floor.
From mould-tool moves in precision engineering to roll cages in healthcare — one operator with a MasterMover tug can safely shift loads that previously took a team and a forklift. Let us show you on your site.
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What our customers say
A MasterMover customer story — featuring AWE
"MasterMover's electric tugs have transformed how our customers move heavy loads — safely, with a single operator, in spaces a forklift could never work."
Conor
Director, AWE Forklift Services
Filmed by MasterMover at AWE's premises in Rathcoole, Dublin — the official MasterMover distributor for Ireland.
Full Range Comparison
Every MasterMover Model, Side by Side
39 electric tugs from 500 kg tow capacity to 70,000 kg, sorted by rated load. All models are pedestrian-operated — no forklift licence required.
| Model | Range | Rated load | Push / pull force | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartMover SM100 Tow | SmartMover | 500 kg | — | 24 V battery electric |
| SmartMover SM100+ | SmartMover | 1,200 kg | — | 24 V battery electric |
| SmartMover SM100+ SS | StainlessSteel | 1,200 kg | 1,079 N / 1,079 N | 24 V |
| MasterTow TOW200 | MasterTow | 2,000 kg | 120 / 80 kg | 24 V battery electric |
| MasterTow TOW200 SS | StainlessSteel | 2,000 kg | 120 kg / 80 kg | 24 V |
| MasterTug MT200 | MasterTug | 2,000 kg | — | 24 V battery electric |
| SmartMover SM200+ | SmartMover | 2,000 kg | — | 24 V battery electric |
| SmartMover SM200+ SS | StainlessSteel | 2,000 kg | 160 kg / 160 kg | 24 V |
| MasterTow TOW300 | MasterTow | 3,000 kg | — | 24 V battery electric |
| MasterTow TOW300 SS | StainlessSteel | 3,000 kg | 180 kg / 120 kg | 24 V |
| MasterTug MT300+ | MasterTug | 3,000 kg | — | 24 V battery electric |
| MasterHandler MH400+ SS | StainlessSteel | 4,000 kg | 400 kg / 400 kg | 24 V |
| MasterTug MT400+ | MasterTug | 4,000 kg | — | 24 V battery electric |
| MasterTug MT5/400+ SS | StainlessSteel | 4,000 kg | 400 kg / 400 kg | 24 V |
| AllTerrain ATP400 | AllTerrain | 5,000 kg | 3,924 N / 3,433 N | 2 kW (AC controller) |
| AllTerrain ATT400+ | AllTerrain | 5,000 kg | 350 / 400 kg | 48 V battery electric |
| AllTerrain MP400 | AllTerrain | 5,000 kg | 3,924 N | 2 kW (AC controller) |
| MasterTow TOW600 | MasterTow | 6,000 kg | 2,354 N / 3,530 N | 1.7 kW (AC controller) |
| MasterTug MT600+ | MasterTug | 6,000 kg | 420 kg | 48 V battery electric |
| MasterTow TOW800 ES | MasterTow | 8,000 kg | 3,138 N / 4,707 N | 2 × 1.5 kW (AC controller) |
| MasterTug MT20/800+ SS | StainlessSteel | 8,000 kg | 690 kg / 690 kg | 48 V AC |
| MasterTug MT800+ | MasterTug | 8,000 kg | 560 kg | 48 V AC battery electric |
| PowerSteered PS800+ | PowerSteered | 8,000 kg | 560 kg | 48 V battery electric |
| PowerSteered PS800+ LH | PowerSteered | 8,000 kg | 5,493 N | 2.5 kW (AC controller) |
| MasterTow TOW1000 ES | MasterTow | 10,000 kg | 3,923 N / 5,884 N | 2 × 1.5 kW (AC controller) |
| MasterTug MT20/960+ SS | StainlessSteel | 10,000 kg | 800 kg / 800 kg | 48 V AC |
| PowerSteered PS1000+ | PowerSteered | 10,000 kg | 6,865 N | 3.5 kW (AC controller) |
| MasterTow TOW1200 ES | MasterTow | 12,000 kg | 4,707 N / 7,061 N | 2 × 1.5 kW (AC controller) |
| MasterTug MT20/1200+ SS | StainlessSteel | 12,000 kg | 960 kg / 960 kg | 48 V AC |
| PowerSteered PS1200+ | PowerSteered | 12,000 kg | 8,238 N | 3.5 kW (AC controller) |
| MasterTow TOW1500 ES | MasterTow | 15,000 kg | 5,884 N / 8,826 N | 2 × 1.5 kW (AC controller) |
| MasterTug MT1500+ | MasterTug | 15,000 kg | 1,050 kg | 48 V battery electric |
| MasterTug MT20/1500+ SS | StainlessSteel | 15,000 kg | 1,100 kg / 1,100 kg | 48 V AC |
| PowerSteered PS1500+ | PowerSteered | 15,000 kg | 1,050 kg | 48 V battery electric |
| MasterTow TOW2000 ES | MasterTow | 20,000 kg | 7,845 N / 11,768 N | 2 × 2 kW (AC controller) |
| MasterTug MT2000+ | MasterTug | 20,000 kg | 13,729 N | 3.5 kW (AC controller) |
| PowerSteered PS2000+ | PowerSteered | 20,000 kg | 13,729 N | 3.5 kW (AC controller) |
| PowerSteered PS3000+ | PowerSteered | 30,000 kg | 1,900 kg | 48 V battery electric (dual packs) |
| PowerSteered PS7000+ | PowerSteered | 70,000 kg | 44,130 N | 730 kg |
FAQ
Electric tugs — common questions
No. MasterMover tugs are pedestrian-operated and are not lift trucks, so no forklift licence is required. Operators still need task-specific training and instruction, which we provide at handover.
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 readPallet Truck vs Stacker vs Counterbalance: Choosing the Right Truck
Four machine types, one decision. Lift height and aisle width settle it faster than any spec sheet — here is the selection logic we use on site surveys.
7 min readBook a MasterMover demo at your site
The fastest way to know if an electric tug fits your operation is 30 minutes on your floor.