Features
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upto 365kg
Sitecraft-tow-capacity-icon
upto 7,260kg
Sitecraft-speed-icon
upto 13kmh
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Description

This hardworking tow tractor delivers outstanding performance. With its efficient AC direct-drive motor and 7,257 kg.* towing capacity, the MT-280 is ideal for moving trailers over long distances. It’s also narrow enough to fit through most door openings. From its all-steel construction and demountable bumpers to its high torque drum brakes, this tugger is built for years of heavy use in total comfort and safety. The easy-to-access under seat industrial battery prevents mid-shift interruptions. EE rating available.

Motrec MT-280 Tow Tractor

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5 Year Warranty
Nationwide delivery
Trusted specialist advice
Built with durability in mind
Specifications
36V
36V HD
36V SD
48V Lithium
Power Train
Motor
10 HP shunt motor
Brushless AC motor, 7.5 HP Intermittent, 10 HP Max
Brushless AC motor, 7.5 HP Intermittent, 10 HP Max
10 HP Shunt motor
Drive Axel
Helical gear differential
Helical gear differential
Helical gear differential
Helical gear differential
Transmission
Direct drive
Direct drive
Direct drive
Direct drive
Controller
SEPEX Electronic speed controller
Electronic AC speed controller
Electronic AC speed controller
Energy
Voltage
36V
36V
36V
48V
Battery
No battery included
No battery included
“No battery included
Lithium 48V-180Ah 9.3Kwh, Lithium 48V-240 Ah 12.4Kwh
Charger
No charger included
No charger included
No charger included
48V High-frequency on-board charger 1.2Kwh, 48V High-frequency on-board charger 2.4Kwh
Chassis
Body
All-steel unibody construction
All-steel unibody construction, Powder coating
Brushless AC motor, 7.5 HP Intermittent, 10 HP Max
10 HP Shunt motor
Suspension
Front coil spring and shock absorbers, Rear dual coil springs and shock absorber
Dual coil springs & shock absorbers front and Dual leaf springs on rear
Dual coil springs & shock absorbers front and Dual leaf springs on rear
Front coil spring and shock absorbers, Rear dual coil springs and shock absorber
Brakes
Rear hydraulic drum brakes, hand lever parking brake, regenerative braking
Rear hydraulic drum brakes, regenerative braking
Rear hydraulic drum brakes, regenerative braking
Rear wheel hydraulic drum brakes, Hand lever parking brake, Regenerative braking
Wheels
4.8×8 LRC pneumatic tyres
4.8×8 LRC pneumatic tyres
4.8×8 LRC pneumatic tyres
4.8×8 LRC pneumatic tyres
Steering
Automotive steering wheel
Automotive steering wheel
Automotive steering wheel
Automotive steering wheel
Seats
Bucket seat on slide adjusters
Bucket seat on slide adjusters
Bucket seat on slide adjusters
Bucket seat on slide adjusters
Equipment
Lights
LED headlight & tail/brake light
LED headlight & tail/brake light
LED headlight & tail/brake light
LED headlight & tail/brake light
Indicators
Name: specification-table-body-variant1-indicators Battery status indicator
Multifunction display including speedometer, battery state of charge, hour meter, odometer and fault warnings. Password-protected parameters and monitoring capability
Multifunction display including speedometer, battery state of charge, hour meter, odometer and fault warnings. Password-protected parameters and monitoring capability.
Battery status indicator
Accessories
36V/12V converter for 12-volt accessories, bolt-on bumpers and rear wheel guards
36V/12V converter for 12-volt accessories, bolt-on front bumper
36V/12V converter for 12-volt accessories, bolt-on front bumper
48V/12VDC converter, Converter for 12-volt accessories, Bolt-on bumpers, Rear wheel guards
Safety
Reverse alarm, deadman seat switch, horn
Reverse alarm, deadman seat switch, horn
Reverse alarm, deadman seat switch, horn
Reverse alarm, deadman seat switch, horn

Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.

36V
Power Train
Motor
10 HP shunt motor
Drive Axel
Helical gear differential
Transmission
Direct drive
Controller
SEPEX Electronic speed controller
Energy
Voltage
36V
Battery
No battery included
Charger
No charger included
Chassis
Body
All-steel unibody construction
Suspension
Front coil spring and shock absorbers, Rear dual coil springs and shock absorber
Brakes
Rear hydraulic drum brakes, hand lever parking brake, regenerative braking
Wheels
4.8×8 LRC pneumatic tyres
Steering
Automotive steering wheel
Seats
Bucket seat on slide adjusters
Equipment
Lights
LED headlight & tail/brake light
Indicators
Name: specification-table-body-variant1-indicators Battery status indicator
Accessories
36V/12V converter for 12-volt accessories, bolt-on bumpers and rear wheel guards
Safety
Reverse alarm, deadman seat switch, horn

Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.

Power Train
Motor
Brushless AC motor, 7.5 HP Intermittent, 10 HP Max
Drive Axel
Helical gear differential
Transmission
Direct drive
Controller
Electronic AC speed controller
Energy
Voltage
36V
Battery
No battery included
Charger
No charger included
Chassis
Body
All-steel unibody construction
Suspension
Dual coil springs & shock absorbers front and Dual leaf springs on rear
Brakes
Rear hydraulic drum brakes, regenerative braking
Wheels
4.8×8 LRC pneumatic tyres
Steering
Automotive steering wheel
Seats
Bucket seat on slide adjusters
Equipment
Lights
LED headlight & tail/brake light
Indicators
Multifunction display including speedometer, battery state of charge, hour meter, odometer and fault warnings. Password-protected parameters and monitoring capability
Accessories
36V/12V converter for 12-volt accessories, bolt-on front bumper
Safety
Reverse alarm, deadman seat switch, horn

Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.

Power Train
Motor
Brushless AC motor, 7.5 HP Intermittent, 10 HP Max
Drive Axel
Helical gear differential
Transmission
Direct drive
Controller
Electronic AC speed controller
Energy
Voltage
36V
Battery
“No battery included
Charger
No charger included
Chassis
Body
All-steel unibody construction
Suspension
Dual coil springs & shock absorbers front and Dual leaf springs on rear
Brakes
Rear hydraulic drum brakes, regenerative braking
Wheels
4.8×8 LRC pneumatic tyres
Steering
Automotive steering wheel
Seats
Bucket seat on slide adjusters
Equipment
Lights
LED headlight & tail/brake light
Indicators
Multifunction display including speedometer, battery state of charge, hour meter, odometer and fault warnings. Password-protected parameters and monitoring capability.
Accessories
36V/12V converter for 12-volt accessories, bolt-on front bumper
Safety
Reverse alarm, deadman seat switch, horn

Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.

Power Train
Motor
10 HP Shunt motor
Drive Axel
Helical gear differential
Transmission
Direct drive
Controller
SEPEX Electronic speed controller
Energy
Voltage
48V
Battery
Lithium 48V-180Ah 9.3Kwh, Lithium 48V-240 Ah 12.4Kwh
Charger
48V High-frequency on-board charger 1.2Kwh, 48V High-frequency on-board charger 2.4Kwh
Chassis
Body
All-steel unibody construction, Powder coating
Suspension
Front coil spring and shock absorbers, Rear dual coil springs and shock absorber
Brakes
Rear wheel hydraulic drum brakes, Hand lever parking brake, Regenerative braking
Wheels
4.8×8 LRC pneumatic tyres
Steering
Automotive steering wheel
Seats
Bucket seat on slide adjusters
Equipment
Lights
LED headlight & tail/brake light
Indicators
Battery status indicator
Accessories
48V/12VDC converter, Converter for 12-volt accessories, Bolt-on bumpers, Rear wheel guards
Safety
Reverse alarm, deadman seat switch, horn

Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.

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Enjoy peace of mind with access to the Sitecraft trusted network of service across Australia.

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Schedule routine maintenance and gain quick access to replacement parts to ensure consistent, long-term performance.

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