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6 questions to check if a tow tractor fits your operations

Tow tractors and tow trains enable efficient transport of several loads at once. Answer these six questions to check whether they are the right solution for you.

Do you handle items instead of pallets?

In production, where a just-in-time approach requires specific components at a specific place, handling individual items prevents material from piling up. In e-commerce, individual items are picked for end customers and sorted during order picking. Carts (roll containers) are often used.

Pedestrian tow tractors such as the Toyota Tracto W-series improve ergonomics and are safer than pushing carts by hand.

Do you need to move multiple loads at the same time?

A tow tractor with a trailer train gives great flexibility in the type of goods you transport. There is a wide choice of load carriers: different load sizes, loading from one or both sides, pallets, boxes or other carriers. Trailer trains enable efficient use of labour.

Do you pursue lean production?

The idea of forkless handling is to replenish material as it is consumed, instead of keeping excess material in production. Tow tractors are very useful in JIT and Kanban processes: fewer bottlenecks, more flexibility and a lean way of working. Fewer people move the same amount of goods, and less equipment on the floor means a safer working environment.

Do your customers expect high flexibility in growing e-commerce?

E-commerce customers expect very fast delivery, so picking single or multiple orders must be quick and simple.

Tractors and carts with custom shelving optimise order picking and are also used for replenishment – transporting large and small quantities of goods to different locations.

Do you have safety and operator comfort high on your priority list?

In forkless operation, operators have a clear view from the driver’s position. Tractors pull trailers and only move forwards, which is a big advantage for visibility and communication with other drivers – especially in busy areas such as airports. Tractors with an enclosed cabin provide a comfortable workplace for long drives in all weathers.

Switching from forklifts to forkless operation is a big change, so it is important to train employees.

Are you considering warehouse automation?

Automated tow tractors can take over repetitive transport and deliver goods precisely and safely to a specific station. A good approach is to start with standard tow tractors and, once the process is optimised, move to a semi-automated or fully automated solution.

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