Replacing the Need for Forklifts in Warehouses
A Safer, Smarter Way to Move Heavy Loads
Replacing the need for forklifts in warehouses has become an increasingly important priority for companies looking to improve safety, reduce costs, and streamline operations. After all, forklifts can be expensive to run, require licensed drivers, and often introduce health and safety risks—particularly in tight or high-traffic areas.
That’s where Tractive Power comes in. We offer a smarter, safer alternative. Our battery-powered, pedestrian-operated tugs are specifically engineered to move heavy, wheeled loads both safely and efficiently, eliminating the need for forklifts altogether.
Eliminate Forklifts Without Sacrificing Performance
Our compact electric tugs provide exceptional control and power, enabling a single operator to move up to 50,000kg (depending on the unit). As a result, they are ideal for replacing forklifts in indoor environments. Whether you’re handling stillages, roll cages, trolleys, or warehouse carts on castors, our units perform the task effortlessly.
Thanks to wireless radio control, operators can manoeuvre loads from a safe distance, improving visibility, reducing risk, and maintaining full control throughout the process.
Future-Proof Your Warehouse Operations
If you’re ready to reduce risk, cut forklift costs, and improve warehouse efficiency, Tractive Power has the solution. Our electric tugs are already replacing forklifts in warehouses across the UK and beyond.
Benefits of Replacing Forklifts with Tractive Tugs
Explore the benefits of switching from traditional forklift handling to Tractive Power’s electric tug solutions.
- No forklift licence required, easy to operate
- Reduced risk of workplace injuries and accidents
- Significant cost savings on maintenance and fuel
- More flexibility in narrow aisles and compact spaces
Designed for Busy Warehouse Environments
In a warehouse environment, space is valuable and every second counts. Tractive Power tugs allow you to:
- Optimise floor layouts by eliminating the need for forklift turning space
- Improve material handling speed with smooth, controlled manoeuvring
- Move heavy or awkward loads with a single operator, even during peak periods
Our units move everything from roll cages and production trolleys to pallet dollies, nested stillages, and more.
Get In Touch With Us
Have you got a question about a Tractive Power product? Want to know more about how we can supply your specific business needs? Or need help selecting the right tug for your company? Then get in touch with us
We have a team of experts who are ready to answer your questions or provide you with extra information.
Don’t forget to explore our FAQs, where we answer the most common questions we get asked. Or you can download our brochure.
Whatever your question, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Either fill out our contact form or call us!
Tractive Power Ltd
Unit 5, Churnetside Business Park
Station Road, Cheddleton,
ST13 7EE
Phone: +44 (0) 1538 360372
Fax: +44 (0) 1538 360927
Can Tractive Power tugs completely replace forklifts in my warehouse?
Yes. For any wheeled or castored loads, our electric tugs offer a safe and cost-effective alternative to forklifts, particularly in indoor or confined spaces.
Do I need a licence to operate your electric tugs?
No forklift licence is required. Our tugs are pedestrian-operated and easy to use with basic on-site training.
What types of loads can your tugs handle?
Our range of tugs can move loads up to 50,000kg. Common uses include roll cages, warehouse trolleys, stillages, palletised stock, and materials on bogies or dollies.
Are they safer than forklifts?
Yes. Tractive Power units reduce the risk of accidents by operating at walking speed, offering precise control, and eliminating the need for reversing in blind spots.
Can your tugs be used in narrow aisles or congested areas?
Absolutely. Unlike forklifts, our compact electric tugs are ideal for narrow aisles, tight turns, and high-traffic areas where space is limited.
Do your tugs require a lot of maintenance?
No. Our battery-powered units are built for reliability with minimal maintenance compared to combustion forklifts, helping reduce downtime and operating costs.