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Q: What is an industrial electric utility vehicle?

An industrial electric utility vehicle is a battery-powered vehicle used to transport materials, equipment, personnel, carts, or trailers within a facility. These compact, low-speed vehicles are commonly used in warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, campuses, and other commercial or industrial environments.

Q: What are electric utility vehicles used for?

Electric utility vehicles are used for order picking, inventory replenishment, line-side delivery, maintenance work, parts transport, personnel movement, and cart or trailer towing. Different vehicle configurations are available for carrying cargo, transporting employees, navigating narrow aisles, or moving material trains over repetitive routes.

Q: Are electric utility vehicles used as alternatives to forklifts?

Electric utility vehicles can replace forklifts for many horizontal transport tasks that do not require lifting loads to elevated storage positions. They are well suited for moving parts, tools, packages, personnel, carts, and materials at floor level. Forklifts are still required when pallets or other loads must be lifted, stacked, or retrieved from elevated racks.

Q: How much weight can an industrial electric utility vehicle carry?

Load capacity varies by vehicle type, model, and configuration. Pack Mule’s currently listed stock chasers, burden carriers, and personnel carriers offer deck capacities ranging from approximately 750 to 1,200 pounds, with towing capacities from 2,000 to 5,000 pounds. Buyers should compare both deck capacity and towing capacity because they measure different types of loads.

Q: Where can Pack Mule electric utility vehicles be serviced?

Pack Mule vehicles can be supported through Pack Mule, authorized dealers, and qualified local service providers. Pack Mule provides remote troubleshooting and diagnostic support when possible and can coordinate with a nearby service provider when on-site assistance is needed.

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Burden Carriers

Tuggers / Tow Tractors

Personnel Carriers

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A Higher Standard for Industrial Electric Vehicles

Pack Mule NXG vehicles are engineered to deliver dependable performance, efficient material movement, and lasting value in demanding industrial environments. Each platform combines heavy-duty construction, high-efficiency AC drive technology, regenerative braking, and application-specific configurations to support order picking, line-side delivery, towing, maintenance, personnel transport, and specialized workflows. Built to keep work moving shift after shift, Pack Mule NXG delivers the performance and flexibility required for demanding daily operation.

The Electric Advantage in Your Facility
Choosing Electric Industrial Vehicles is more than a sustainability initiative. It is a practical operational decision. Electric powertrains produce zero tailpipe emissions, operate more quietly than internal combustion engines, and deliver immediate torque for towing and hauling. With fewer moving parts and no engine oil or fuel system to maintain, electric vehicles can also reduce routine maintenance requirements and equipment downtime.
Carry, Tow, or Do Both
Industrial Electric Vehicles can be configured to carry materials on a cargo deck, tow carts and trailers, or perform both tasks during the same route. This flexibility allows facilities to support parts delivery, line-side replenishment, maintenance work, order fulfillment, and personnel transport with equipment selected for the specific workflow.
Configured Around Your Operation
No two facilities move materials in exactly the same way. Pack Mule vehicles can be equipped with cargo restraints, extended decks, shelving, safety lighting, towing hitches, maintenance-free tires, battery upgrades, and other application-specific options. Custom-engineered vehicles are also available for unusual loads, limited spaces, specialized environments, and unique operating requirements.
Lower Maintenance, More Uptime
Electric vehicles eliminate many of the service requirements associated with internal combustion engines, including oil changes, fuel-system maintenance, and exhaust-system repairs. Sealed electrical and drivetrain components can provide additional protection in demanding industrial environments. Reduced maintenance complexity helps keep vehicles available for daily material movement and facility support.
A Practical Alternative to Forklift Use
Not every material movement requires a forklift. Electric Utility Vehicles can handle many floor-level transportation tasks, including moving parts, tools, packages, personnel, carts, and supplies. Using a vehicle designed for horizontal transport can reserve forklifts for applications that actually require lifting, stacking, or retrieving loads from elevated racks.
3-Year No Hour Limit Warranty
Every PACK MULE vehicle is backed by an industry-leading 3-year warranty with no hour limit. Unlike many electric industrial vehicle warranties that limit coverage based on operating hours, our warranty is designed for demanding facilities where vehicles are expected to work every day. It's another way PACK MULE protects your investment while helping reduce long-term ownership costs.

Industrial Vehicle Types

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Stock Chasers
Compact stand-up vehicles used for order picking, inventory replenishment, parts delivery, and material movement through narrow aisles.

Primary Purpose	Typical Applications	Key Selection Factors
Order Picking and Light Material Handling	Warehouses, distribution centers, parts departments	Aisle width, deck size, ladder requirements

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Burden Carriers
Electric vehicles with larger cargo decks for moving tools, parts, equipment, and heavy material loads through industrial facilities.

Primary Purpose	Typical Applications	Key Selection Factors
Carrying materials and equipment	Manufacturing, maintenance, industrial facilities	Payload, deck dimensions, travel distance

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Tow Tractors
Vehicles designed to pull carts, trailers, and material trains for line-side delivery, order fulfillment, and repetitive transport routes.

Primary Purpose	Typical Applications	Key Selection Factors
Towing carts and trailers	Line-side delivery, material trains, fulfillment	Tow capacity, hitch type, route conditions

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Personnel Carriers
Sit-down electric vehicles used to transport employees, supervisors, maintenance personnel, security teams, and visitors across large facilities.

Primary Purpose	Typical Applications	Key Selection Factors
Moving people	Plants, campuses, warehouses, airports	Passenger capacity, cargo space, towing

PC-325 Carrier / Tugger with Corrosion Resistant Coating

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Custom Electric Industrial Vehicles
We make each Pack Mule to the specs the customer chooses based on our expert consultative process, but some applications require a vehicle to be far more specific in its use.
Pack Mule can design and engineer vehicles for each customer's specific application and environment quickly and economically.

Engineered for Performance. Built for Long-Term Value.

Every PACK MULE NXG Electric Industrial Vehicle is engineered around the demands of daily industrial use. High-capacity batteries, low-rolling-resistance tires, sealed AC drive technology, and heavy-duty construction work together to extend runtime, reduce maintenance, and support dependable performance shift after shift. The result is equipment designed to spend more time working, require less routine service, and deliver lasting value throughout its service life.

245 Amp-Hour Batteries for Longer Runtime

Load Range C, 90 PSI Tires for Lower Rolling Resistance

Sealed Brushless AC Motor

Contactorless Drive System for Reduced Maintenance

Dual Hall-Effect Throttle for Reduced Component Wear

Sealed, Maintenance-Free Transaxle

Automotive-Grade Roller Bearings

Try a PACK MULE Vehicle and Trailer in your Facility.

We've been helping manufacturers and distributors move materials horizontally for more than 60 years, and we've learned what customers need to get the job done. That's the reason we build PACK MULE to a higher standard and why we encourage you to test them in your facility, doing your work.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is an industrial electric utility vehicle?

What are electric utility vehicles used for?

What other names are used for industrial electric vehicles?

Industrial Electric Vehicles may also be described as:

Electric Industrial Vehicles
Industrial Utility Vehicles
Electric Utility Vehicles
Battery-powered Industrial Vehicles
Material-Handling Vehicles

Common acronyms include:

EIV for Electric Industrial Vehicle
IUV for Industrial Utility Vehicle
EUV for Electric Utility Vehicle
PIV for Powered Industrial Vehicle

Because these terms can overlap, the best description depends on whether the vehicle is designed to carry materials, tow carts, pick orders, or transport personnel.

Are electric utility vehicles used as alternatives to forklifts?

Can electric utility vehicles tow carts and trailers?

Yes. Electric tuggers, tow tractors, and towing-equipped utility vehicles can pull compatible carts and trailers. Pack Mule offers models with towing capacities ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 pounds, depending on the vehicle and configuration. Hitch type, total load weight, route conditions, grades, and stopping requirements should all be considered when selecting a towing vehicle.

How much weight can an industrial electric utility vehicle carry?

Can Pack Mule vehicles be customized?

Yes. PACK MULE electric industrial vehicles can be configured with a wide range of options to fit specific material-handling applications. Depending on the model, available options may include battery and charging systems, tires, decks and cargo configurations, seating, lighting and safety equipment, towing components, and other specialized features. Custom configurations are also available for applications that require something beyond standard options.

How do I choose the correct Pack Mule vehicle?

Start by identifying whether the vehicle will primarily carry materials, tow carts, pick orders, or transport personnel. Then compare payload, towing capacity, deck dimensions, aisle width, turning space, operator position, travel distance, shift schedule, and required accessories. Pack Mule can also arrange an on-site demonstration so the vehicle can be evaluated in the actual working environment.

Where can Pack Mule electric utility vehicles be serviced?

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