Maximizing drivability, performance, and efficiency is the cornerstone of Linde-designed trucks.  With a focus on applicational use, operator comfort, and productivity, the newly re-designed Linde Electric Center Ride Tow Tractor ETR 50 / 75 (Series 1103) encompasses and exceeds every feature needed to tow.  Offering ways to work better, smarter, and more efficiently, even in the most demanding applications.

Drivability 

With the operator in mind, the re-designed Linde Electric Center Ride Tow Tractor is built with a comfortable operator platform, offering a smooth ride and a large operating compartment, reducing operator fatigue.  In addition, the compact footprint with responsive steering allows precise traveling and maneuvering in tight places.  With a unique Linde twin-grip steering control, the forward driving position showcases an ergonomic tiller head that governs travel direction, speed, and automatic return to neutral.  This feature offers ease of use of controls by either hand, and its power steering reduces steer effort by 70%, decreasing operator fatigue.  The platform also incorporates an operator-presence sensor, protecting the operator from unintentional harm.

Performance & Reliability

The Linde Electric Center Ride Tow Tractor delivers responsive acceleration braking and travel speeds with a powerful 24-volt 5.4hp AC drive motor, allowing for maximum productivity, excellent reliability, increased towing capacity, and ideal for stop-and-go operations.  Recognized as one of the toughest trucks in the market, the Linde Electric Center Ride Tow Tractor delivers high-performance acceleration with a generous 10,000 or 15,000 lb. towing capacity.  Having the job application and operator in mind, the latest features and re-design results in an extremely durable and reliable truck. The high-quality electrical parts, in conjunction with the heavy-duty, bottom-mounted Kordel drive unit, make the Linde Electric Center Ride Tow Tractor a dependable asset in your warehouse operations, delivering reliable performance.

Serviceability

The Linde Electric Center Ride Tow Tractor allows easy access to the truck's key components by removing a one-piece durable lift-off motor compartment cover. The thermosetting resin cover offers superior impact strength, durability, and lifelong proper fit. In addition, a digital display assists with charging and maintenance planning through a diagnostic computer port.

Efficiency

The AC motor controller provides effective and efficient use of battery voltage and has an extremely wide torque and speed range, supporting tailored parameters to meet various application requirements.  Zero-speed ramp hold applications full regeneration capability and smooth low-speed control are also accomplished.  Maximizing the Linde Electric Center Ride Tow Tractor’s capabilities are a reality with the addition of new AC technology, enabling extended maintenance intervals for motors resulting in decreased down time.