Trailers &
Towable Carts

Q: What is a towable cart?

A towable cart is a non-powered material-handling cart that can be pulled by a tugger and moved or positioned by hand when disconnected. Towable carts are designed for flexible movement between storage areas, production lines, workstations, loading areas, and other points within a facility.

Q: Do industrial trailers and towable carts require batteries or chargers?

No. Industrial trailers and towable carts are non-powered and do not require batteries or chargers. They are pulled by a compatible electric tugger or another approved tow vehicle.

Q: Where can I purchase Pack Mule industrial trailers and towable carts?

Pack Mule industrial trailers and towable carts are available directly from Pack Mule and through authorized dealers. Contact Pack Mule to discuss your application, request a quote, or locate the appropriate sales and service support for your facility.

Getting the Job Done.
Shift after shift, day after day.

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A Higher Standard for Industrial Carts and Trailers

Pack Mule Industrial Carts and Trailers are engineered to move materials efficiently through demanding manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution environments. Heavy-duty construction, application-specific deck designs, and a wide range of hitch, caster, restraint, and cargo-management options allow each configuration to be matched to the load and workflow. From individual carts to complete material trains, Pack Mule equipment is built for dependable performance through repetitive daily use.

A More Efficient Way to Move Materials

Pack Mule towable trailers operate as part of a 'tugger train' system. A single electric tugger vehicle pulls a series of interconnected carts, allowing one operator to move thousands of pounds of material in a single trip. This method is significantly more efficient and safer than traditional forklift operations, which typically handle only one pallet at a time. Tugger trains reduce congestion in aisles, lower fuel and labor costs, and provide a predictable flow of materials to production lines or shipping docks.

Secure Coupling Options

Our trailers feature a variety of hitch and coupler systems, including pin-and-clevis, loop, and ball hitches. This ensures compatibility with your existing tow vehicles and allows for secure, stable connections that enable the entire train to track accurately behind the tugger, even around tight corners.

Configured Around Your Operation

Each cart is equipped with high-quality, heavy-duty casters designed for low push/pull forces. This means that once a cart is detached from the train, a single employee can easily and safely maneuver it into its final position without physical strain, improving both ergonomics and efficiency.

BUILT TO FOLLOW YOUR ROUTE

Reliable tracking is critical when trailers move through narrow aisles, crowded production areas, and repeated material-delivery routes. Pack Mule steering systems are designed to help each trailer follow the tow vehicle's path with greater control and less off-tracking.

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.

Trailer & Towable Cart Types

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Delivery Carts & Trailers
Modular towable carts designed for moving parts, totes, packages, and other materials through warehouses and manufacturing facilities. Adjustable shelving and multiple steering configurations allow Delivery Carts to be matched to the load, route, and required tracking performance.

Primary Purpose	Typical Applications	Key Selection Factors
Parts and Material Delivery	Line-side delivery, inventory replenishment, kitting, order fulfillment, parts departments	Load capacity, deck size, shelf configuration, steering type, aisle width, train length

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Cargo Trailers
Open-deck trailers for transporting bulky, irregular, or non-standard inventory that may not fit efficiently on a conventional delivery cart. Precision Quad-Steer tracking makes Cargo Carts well suited for linked material trains and longer transport routes through large facilities.

Primary Purpose	Typical Applications	Key Selection Factors
Transporting oversized or variable-size materials	Bulky components, non-standard inventory, maintenance equipment, long-distance facility transport	Load dimensions, deck capacity, cargo restraints, tracking requirements, route conditions

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Pallet Carts & Trailers
Single Pallet Carts are designed to move loaded pallets horizontally without carrying each pallet individually by forklift. They can be connected into material trains for efficient line-side delivery and are available in multiple capacities, deck sizes, and steering configurations.

Primary Purpose	Typical Applications	Key Selection Factors
Moving one loaded pallet per cart	Line-side replenishment, dock-to-line transport, pallet trains, manufacturing material routes	Pallet size, loaded weight, loading method, steering type, tugger capacity, route layout

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Double Pallet Trailers
Double Pallet Trailers carry two pallets on a single 48 × 96-inch platform, increasing the amount of material moved with each trip. Quad-Steer tracking supports predictable movement in linked trains.

Primary Purpose	Typical Applications	Key Selection Factors
Moving two pallets per trailer	High-volume replenishment, production supply routes, long-distance pallet transport, material trains	Combined pallet weight, pallet dimensions, aisle and turning space, tugger capacity, train length

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Towable Order-Picker Carts
Towable Order Picker Carts expand the cargo capacity available during warehouse picking operations. They can connect to an order-picker forklift or be towed by a tugger, allowing picked items to remain organized while reducing trips between storage, staging, and shipping areas.

Primary Purpose	Typical Applications	Key Selection Factors
Increasing order-picking and transport capacity	Batch picking, warehouse fulfillment, e-commerce operations, picking-to-shipping routes	Order-picker compatibility, deck size, shelf capacity, aisle width, hand maneuverability, train length

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Custom Trailers & Towable Carts
If you can't find a standard Pack Mule trailer to fit your needs, we'll provide the engineering and application design resources to manufacture one that does. Plus, we'll get it to you in half the time other manufacturers require.

Built for Demanding Material-Handling Operations

Every Pack Mule Cart and Trailer is designed around the demands of the load, route, and operating environment. Heavy-gauge steel construction, reinforced frames, durable running gear, and application-specific configurations support reliable material movement while reducing wear and maintenance over time.

Heavy-Duty Steel Decks

Reinforced Steel Frames

Industrial Strength Casters

Multiple Hitch Configurations

Cargo Restraints and Structures

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 trailer?

An industrial trailer is a non-powered material-handling vehicle designed to transport inventory, equipment, palletized loads, parts, tools, and other materials through warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and industrial facilities.

Industrial trailers are typically pulled by an electric tugger or another compatible tow vehicle. Multiple trailers can often be connected to create a tow train that moves several loads in a single trip.

What is a towable cart?

What is the difference between a towable cart and an industrial trailer?

Towable carts combine dependable towing performance with greater maneuverability and flexible positioning. Their caster-based designs allow them to turn easily and be moved or positioned by hand when disconnected from the tow vehicle. This makes them well suited for frequent stops, workstations, and areas where loads must be placed precisely.

Industrial trailers are designed to follow a more consistent path behind the tow vehicle. Their steering systems make them especially effective in longer tow trains and applications where repeatable tracking through aisles and turns is a priority.

The best choice depends on the route, the number of units being towed, and how much manual positioning is required at each stop.

Where are industrial trailers and towable carts commonly used?

Industrial trailers and towable carts are used in warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, fulfillment operations, assembly facilities, maintenance departments, and other industrial environments.

Common applications include:

Delivering parts and materials to production lines
Moving pallets and containers between departments
Transporting tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies
Replenishing inventory and workstations
Moving picked orders through a warehouse
Supporting sequenced or just-in-time material delivery
Reducing repeated forklift trips

How do I choose the right industrial trailer or towable cart?

Start by evaluating:

The size and weight of the load
How materials will be loaded and unloaded
Aisle width and turning space
Travel distance and route conditions
Floor surfaces, grades, and ramps
The number of units in the tow train
Required maneuverability and tracking
Manual positioning at workstations
The towing capacity of the tugger
Required shelving, panels, doors, or load restraints

Pack Mule can help determine the appropriate capacity, deck size, steering system, hitch, and configuration for the application.

Can multiple trailers or carts be connected in a tow train?

Yes. Multiple Pack Mule trailers or towable carts can be connected to move several loads in a single trip.

The appropriate number of units depends on:

Total trailer and cargo weight
Tugger towing capacity
Trailer steering and tracking
Hitch and tow-bar configuration
Aisle width and turning radius
Stopping distance
Floor conditions and grades
Facility traffic and safety requirements

The complete tow train should be evaluated as one material-handling system.

Do industrial trailers and towable carts require batteries or chargers?

What steering system is best for my facility?

The best steering system depends on the load, trailer dimensions, route, aisle width, tow-train length, and required tracking performance.

Caster-based carts provide excellent maneuverability and can be positioned easily by hand. Steered industrial trailers are designed to follow a more repeatable path behind the tow vehicle, making them well suited for longer trains and established material-delivery routes.

Pack Mule can recommend a steering configuration based on the facility layout and application.

Can industrial trailers and towable carts be customized?

Yes. Pack Mule industrial trailers and towable carts can be configured around the materials, workflow, and operating environment of the customer.

Available configurations may include:

Different deck sizes and capacities
Shelves and racks
Load-retention features
Tow bars and hitch arrangements
Steering configurations
Wheels and casters

Custom material-handling solutions can also be developed when a standard configuration does not meet the application.

Where can I purchase Pack Mule industrial trailers and towable carts?