Milkrun drawbar assembly

A tugger train is an electric tractor that tows several trolleys or trailers along a set route. In the milk run, one of the basic methods of lean logistics, the train does a round at regular intervals, like the milkman: it delivers materials to the points of use, collects empty containers and kanban cards and returns to the warehouse. Compared with individual forklift trips, you reduce traffic, waiting and line-side stock. With the LiftLiner you transport trolleys of up to 1000 kg and load and unload them without lifting; with the Milkrun Drawbar Assembly you hitch dollies and pallet dollies to the tractor.

It is the steel drawbar that connects dollies to the electric tractor and turns a row of trolleys into a tugger train. It fixes to the tow vehicle with a pre-drilled plate and carries a cross bar with two side couplings, for one or two rows of 600 × 400 dollies, and a central pin for hitching Dolly Pallets and Dolly Taxis in a line. It is compatible with all dollies in the range.

Three configurations: one or two rows of 600 × 400 dollies, one row of 800 × 600 dollies, or one row of Dolly Pallets or Dolly Taxis. With two rows of 600 × 400 dollies you double the KLT containers you carry in one round, for the same train length.

The drawbar handles up to 5 t; the coupling pin and hole up to 2 t. The actual train load also depends on the tractor and the dollies: for example, a train of Dolly Pallets reaches 4000 kg towed. We check it with you based on route, gradients and floor.

It adapts to most electric tow vehicles and arrives assembled, ready to fit. Tell us the make and model of the tractor: we confirm the fixing before quoting.

The train is released with the quick pedal release: the operator frees it with their foot, without bending down. Dollies with the Easy Lock system, such as Dolly Type VII, hitch to each other by resting the drawbar in the hook area: the pin locks by itself, without errors.

It depends on weight, route and tractor: the total load must not exceed the capacity of the drawbar (5 t), the tractor or the dollies. Tight curves and intersections also limit the length of the train. We calculate it with you on your route.

Yes, in two ways. With the Milkrun Drawbar Assembly you hitch one or two rows of 600 × 400 dollies, one row of 800 × 600 dollies, or Dolly Pallets and Dolly Taxis directly to the tractor. With the LiftLiner, on the other hand, the LL trolleys travel in the bays and dollies can be hitched at the rear with the dedicated rear coupling. We help you choose the right combination for your route.

We start from your flows: what you carry, where, how often and in which containers. We design the route and drop-off points with you, choose trolleys, dollies and accessories and size the train: how many LiftLiners, how many trolleys, which tractor. Then we deliver, commission and show operators how to load, hitch and unload safely. Spare parts and support stay with us.