Pony Express 1065 Lithium Electric Tugger
SKU 1065 Lithium
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- Moves 5,000 lb on casters and up to 20,000 lb on rails
- Hot swappable lithium pack recharges in about 90 minutes
- Compact 25 by 24 inch body for tight aisles and corridors
Overview
The Pony Express 1065 Lithium is the heavy duty electric tugger for operations that run all day and all night. It is rated for 5,000 lb of load on casters and up to 20,000 lb on rails, with actual performance depending on your casters and floor surface, and the swappable lithium battery pack means the tugger never has to stop working to charge. When the pack on the tug signals a low charge, the operator trades it for the pack on the charging stand and goes straight back to the floor.
The lithium iron phosphate pack is 24 VDC and 40 Ah and recharges in approximately 90 minutes on the external UL, cUL and CSA listed charger, which takes 85 to 270 VAC single phase at 50 or 60 Hz. These cells carry UN38.3 certification for safe transport worldwide with no special packaging, they deliver 100 percent of rated capacity regardless of the rate of discharge, they charge six times faster than lead acid and they can last up to fourteen times as long as AGM and GEL batteries. The battery management system signals a recharge at the 80 percent discharge point, which is part of why the packs last, and it gives visual and audible warnings on the tug plus Bluetooth monitoring of a whole fleet through a phone app.
The chassis stays compact at 25 inches long and 24 inches wide, so heavy loads still move through tight hallways and manufacturing aisles. The ergonomic tiller head is height adjustable with thumb controls for speed and direction, and a high and low selector covers 0 to 1.5 mph on the low setting and 0 to 3.0 mph on the high setting. Carts attach with a draw bar, a ring coupler or a ball hitch, and EK Tech will build a custom coupling when your carts need one. The chassis is welded steel with a powder coated finish, the drive wheel is puncture proof and non-marking, and the parking brake is electromagnetic.
Plants, hospitals, hotels, distribution centers, pharmaceutical sites and food and beverage lines all run the 1065 family, and the lithium version is the one to pick when a tugger has to cover more than one shift. If a single shift is all you need, the Pony Express 1065 with AGM batteries does the same 5,000 lb work. Extra swappable lithium battery packs and the lithium battery charging station are sold separately so you can build the rotation your shifts need.
See the rest of the Pony Express lithium tuggers with swappable packs.
Other specifications
| Recommended Load Weight on Rails | 20,000 lb |
|---|---|
| Battery Management | Visual and audible recharge indicator, Bluetooth app monitoring on a phone |
| Recharge Time | Approximately 90 minutes |
| Incline Rating | EKT sets this for your facility, ask us with the grade of your ramps |
| Parking Brake | Electromagnetic |
| Chassis | Welded steel with powder coated finish |
| Drive Wheel | Puncture proof, non-marking |
| Hitching | Draw bar, ring coupler or ball hitch, with custom couplings available |
Specifications
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lb |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 3 mph |
| Run time per charge | Ask us |
| Battery | 24 VDC, 40 Ah, lithium iron phosphate, hot swappable |
| Charger | External, 85-270 VAC single phase, 50/60 Hz, UL, cUL and CSA listed |
| Overall length | 25 in |
| Overall width | 24 in |
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Questions
How much can the Pony Express 1065 Lithium move?
EKT rates it at 5,000 lb on casters and up to 20,000 lb on rails. Actual performance depends on the casters under your carts and the surface they roll on, so tell us what you move and where and we will confirm the rating with the factory before you order.
How does the swappable pack work and how long does it charge?
The 24 VDC 40 Ah lithium iron phosphate pack lifts off the tug and a charged pack goes on in its place, which is how one machine covers back to back shifts. A pack recharges in approximately 90 minutes on the external UL, cUL and CSA listed charger, and the battery management system tells the operator to swap at the 80 percent discharge point.
How does the 1065 Lithium attach to our carts?
Loads attach with a draw bar, a ring coupler or a ball hitch, and the couplings and hitches are fully customizable, so EK Tech can build the connection your carts need. Send us photos and dimensions of the carts you tow and we will spec the hitch with the tugger.
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