Polaris' Taylor-Dunn product line offers an ergonomic stand-up tow tractor. The TT-416 includes all the benefits of a traditional stand-up and has an extra focus on operator comfort and safety.
"The Taylor-Dunn TT-416 is the industry's only stand-up tow tractor with full front and rear suspension and features the highest capacity operator compartment in its class," said a company spokesperson. The TT-416 is capable of 5' x 5' aisle turning, is powered by a 36 volt AC motor and can tow up to 16,000 lbs.
Automatic braking on gas pedal release eliminates vehicle runaway potential, and a floor presence sensor requires operator to be on the vehicle to operate. LED headlights and a sloped body design enhance operator visibility, while yellow body panels, standard brake and side marker lights, reverse warning beeper and optional blue pedestrian light increase vehicle awareness. Dual emergency stop switches are also standard, which allows the operator to quickly shut down the vehicle's operation in case of emergency.
Ergonomics are central to the TT-416 stand-up tow tractor. "An industry-first front and rear suspension smooths the ride and reduces operator fatigue. Features such as adjustable tilt steering and optional power steering increase operator comfort," said the spokesperson. A rubber floor lines the bottom of the operator compartment to help prevent slipping and offers easy ingress/egress. Optional seat back wings enhance operator stability. Additionally, an optional on-board hitch release allows the operator to connect or release the hitch without exiting the vehicle, and multiple storage areas keep necessary items secured.
Sealed componentry allows the tow tractor to easily move from indoor to outdoor use, while higher capacity battery options and a regenerative braking system charges the battery during vehicle slowdowns, increasing runtimes. Maintenance downtime is reduced with the use of a 36-volt brushless AC efficient motor, heavy-duty GT drive system and all-steel frame construction that optimizes durability and towing performance. The TT-416 features a narrow turning radius.
The TT-416 stand-up tow tractor joins Taylor-Dunn's line of tug solutions, which are designed to offer a safe, cost effective and labor efficient alternative to fork lifts and other options in many horizontal material handling applications. The lineup includes sit-down tow tractors with towing capacities ranging from 4,000 lbs. to 100,000 lbs. They are offered with Jtec industrial carts to provide a full horizontal material handling solution. Polaris also offers resources like white papers and free on-site material flow cost analysis to help identify whether tug systems can help alleviate operational challenges in unique material handling situations.
For more information contact:
Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing Co.
2114 West Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
www.taylor-dunn.com