Tow Tractors

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Tow tractors are used when forklifts are spending too much time travelling instead of lifting. For many Perth warehouses, factories and logistics sites, they solve a simple problem: too much time lost moving trolleys, carts or stock from one part of the site to another. Compass Forklifts supplies tow tractors to Perth businesses and helps you choose the right setup based on travel distance, load type, shift pattern and site layout. New supply is available, used options may be available, and hire and leasing can be arranged when flexibility matters.

Tow tractors make the most sense on sites with longer internal runs, regular replenishment work, dispatch staging pressure or repeated zone-to-zone transfers. They are often the right answer when forklifts are being used as makeshift tuggers instead of doing actual lift work. In real terms, they help reduce wasted travel, improve internal flow and keep other equipment focused on the jobs it is meant to do.

Before recommending a unit, we look at the details that matter once the machine is on site. That includes what you are towing, the combined load weight, travel distance, floor condition, ramps, turning points and how many hours a day the machine will be used. We supply and support EP and Jungheinrich, and we also deal with TCM, Toyota, Hyster, Yale and many others where the unit is a sensible fit. If you want ownership, we can supply new units and used options when available. If you want flexibility or a predictable monthly cost, ask about hiring and rent-to-own. We also support Perth metro with servicing and repairs, with response typically same day or next day, depending on location and workload.

Tow Tractor FAQs

What You Need to Know
Before You Buy or hire

Please see a selection of the most commonly asked questions relating to our range of tow tractors and associated accessories.

Should I use a tow tractor or a forklift for internal transport?

If your forklift is spending half the shift just travelling, you are paying forklift money for towing work. Tow tractors are for moving loads from A to B, especially when you can pull two, three or more loads in one run. Forklifts should be doing lift work: unloading, loading, stacking and putting away. If forklifts are being used as tuggers, a tow tractor usually fixes that fast.

When is a tow tractor better than a forklift for internal transport?

A tow tractor is usually the better choice when the job is mainly moving loads from one part of the site to another, not lifting them. If forklifts are spending too much of the day towing carts or travelling empty, a tow tractor is normally the cleaner and more efficient fix.

How do I know if a tow tractor will improve workflow on my site?

The usual signs are long internal travel runs, congestion around dispatch, repeated trips between work areas, or forklifts being tied up doing transport work. If that is happening, a tow tractor can often improve flow quickly and free up other equipment for the jobs it should be doing.

What should I check before buying or hiring a tow tractor?

The main things are what you are towing, the total load weight, travel distance, floor condition, ramps, turning points and how many hours a day the machine will be used. Those details matter because the right tow tractor should make the job easier, not create another bottleneck.

What support do you provide after supply?

We support Perth metro with servicing and repairs for tow tractors and order pickers, including controls, drive faults, braking issues, battery performance and charging problems. If a unit is being worked hard, we will also tell you what to adjust in the routine to keep downtime down.