Products Electric Utility Vehicles... Industrial Utility Vehicles Motrec MC-480 Burden Carrier
The MC-480 has long been the ruler of rugged, reliable burden carriers. On top of boasting a smart modular design, an all-steel unibody and advanced engineering, this high-efficiency AC vehicle offers a roomier and more ergonomic driver compartment to make long shifts more comfortable and productive. If you need a do-it-all vehicle that’s strong, safe and easy to operate, you can’t beat the MC-480 – or its unlimited configurations and 3-year warranty. EE rating available.
36V LD | 48V LD | 36V | 48V | 48V HD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Power Train | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Motor | Brushless AC motor, 10 HP Max (7.5 HP Continuous) | Brushless AC motor, 15 HP Max (9 HP Continuous) | Brushless AC motor, 10 HP Max (7.5 HP Continuous) | Brushless AC motor, 15 HP Max (9 HP Continuous) | Brushless AC motor, 15 HP Max (9 HP Continuous) |
Drive Axel | Direct drive | Helical gear differential | Helical gear differential | Helical gear differential | Helical gear differential |
Transmission | Helical gear differential | Direct drive | Direct drive | Direct drive | Direct drive |
Controller | Electronic AC speed controller | Electronic AC speed controller | Electronic AC speed controller | Electronic AC speed controller | Electronic AC speed controller |
Energy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Voltage | 36V | 48V | 36V | 48V | 48V |
Battery | Six 6V-225AH batteries | Eight 6V-225AH batteries | Six 6V-225AH batteries | Eight 6V-225AH batteries | Eight 6V-225AH batteries |
Charger | High-frequency (85-265VAC / 45-65Hz, 1kw), built-in and automatic | High-frequency (85-265VAC / 45-65Hz, 1kw), built-in and automatic | High-frequency (85-265VAC / 45-65Hz, 1kw), built-in and automatic | High-frequency (85-265VAC / 45-65Hz, 1kw), built-in and automatic | High-frequency (85-265VAC / 45-65Hz, 1kw), built-in and automatic |
Chassis | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Body | All-steel unibody construction. Powder Coated. | All-steel unibody construction. Powder Coated. | Brushless AC motor, 10 HP Max (7.5 HP Continuous) | Brushless AC motor, 15 HP Max (9 HP Continuous) | Brushless AC motor, 15 HP Max (9 HP Continuous) |
Suspension | Dual leaf springs on front and rear | Dual leaf springs on front and rear | Dual leaf springs on front and rear | Dual leaf springs on front and rear | Dual leaf springs on front and rear |
Brakes | Rear hydraulic drum brakes, hand lever parking brake, regenerative braking | Rear hydraulic drum brakes, hand lever parking brake, regenerative braking | Rear hydraulic drum brakes, electromagnetic parking brake with manual hand release, regenerative braking | Rear hydraulic drum brakes, electromagnetic parking brake with manual hand release, regenerative braking | Rear disc brakes, electromagnetic parking brake with manual hand release, regenerative braking |
Wheels | 5.7×8 LRD pneumatic tires | 5.7×8 LRD pneumatic tires | 5.7×8 LRD pneumatic tires | 5.7×8 LRD pneumatic tires | 500×8 solid softy rubber wheels on split rims |
Steering | Automotive steering wheel, tilted steering column | Automotive steering wheel, tilted steering column | Automotive steering wheel, tilted steering column | Automotive steering wheel, tilted steering column | Automotive steering wheel, tilted steering column |
Seats | Two bucket seats on slide adjusters | Two bucket seats on slide adjusters | Two premium seats on slide adjusters | Two premium seats on slide adjusters | Two premium seats on slide adjusters |
Equipment | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lights | LED dual headlights & tail/brake lights, dual back-up lights | LED dual headlights & tail/brake lights, dual back-up lights | LED dual headlights & tail/brake lights, dual back-up lights | LED dual headlights & tail/brake lights, dual back-up lights | LED dual headlights & tail/brake lights, dual back-up lights |
Indicators | 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. | 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. | Multifunction display including speedometer, battery state of charge, hour meter, odometer and fault warnings. Password-protected parameters and monitoring capability. |
Accessories | Console on steering column, bolt-on front bumper, DC/DC converter to equalize battery cells, LED charge indicator | Console on steering column, bolt-on front bumper, DC/DC converter to equalize battery cells, LED charge indicator | Console on steering column, bolt-on front bumper, DC/DC converter to equalize battery cells, LED charge indicator | Console on steering column, bolt-on front bumper, DC/DC converter to equalize battery cells, LED charge indicator | Console on steering column, bolt-on front bumper, DC/DC converter to equalize battery cells, LED charge indicator |
Safety | Deadman seat switch, reverse alarm, horn | Deadman seat switch, reverse alarm, horn, automatic parking brake | Deadman seat switch, reverse alarm, horn, automatic parking brake | Deadman seat switch, reverse alarm, horn, automatic parking brake | Deadman seat switch, reverse alarm, horn, automatic parking brake |
Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.
Power Train | ||
|---|---|---|
Motor | Brushless AC motor, 10 HP Max (7.5 HP Continuous) | |
Drive Axel | Direct drive | |
Transmission | Helical gear differential | |
Controller | Electronic AC speed controller | |
Energy | ||
|---|---|---|
Voltage | 36V | |
Battery | Six 6V-225AH batteries | |
Charger | High-frequency (85-265VAC / 45-65Hz, 1kw), built-in and automatic | |
Chassis | ||
|---|---|---|
Body | All-steel unibody construction. Powder Coated. | |
Suspension | Dual leaf springs on front and rear | |
Brakes | Rear hydraulic drum brakes, hand lever parking brake, regenerative braking | |
Wheels | 5.7×8 LRD pneumatic tires | |
Steering | Automotive steering wheel, tilted steering column | |
Seats | Two bucket seats on slide adjusters | |
Equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
Lights | LED dual headlights & tail/brake lights, dual back-up lights | |
Indicators | Multifunction display including speedometer, battery state of charge, hour meter, odometer and fault warnings. Password-protected parameters and monitoring capability. | |
Accessories | Console on steering column, bolt-on front bumper, DC/DC converter to equalize battery cells, LED charge indicator | |
Safety | Deadman seat switch, reverse alarm, horn | |
Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.
Power Train | ||
|---|---|---|
Motor | Brushless AC motor, 15 HP Max (9 HP Continuous) | |
Drive Axel | Helical gear differential | |
Transmission | Direct drive | |
Controller | Electronic AC speed controller | |
Energy | ||
|---|---|---|
Voltage | 48V | |
Battery | Eight 6V-225AH batteries | |
Charger | High-frequency (85-265VAC / 45-65Hz, 1kw), built-in and automatic | |
Chassis | ||
|---|---|---|
Body | All-steel unibody construction. Powder Coated. | |
Suspension | Dual leaf springs on front and rear | |
Brakes | Rear hydraulic drum brakes, hand lever parking brake, regenerative braking | |
Wheels | 5.7×8 LRD pneumatic tires | |
Steering | Automotive steering wheel, tilted steering column | |
Seats | Two bucket seats on slide adjusters | |
Equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
Lights | LED dual headlights & tail/brake lights, dual back-up lights | |
Indicators | Multifunction display including speedometer, battery state of charge, hour meter, odometer and fault warnings. Password-protected parameters and monitoring capability. | |
Accessories | Console on steering column, bolt-on front bumper, DC/DC converter to equalize battery cells, LED charge indicator | |
Safety | Deadman seat switch, reverse alarm, horn, automatic parking brake | |
Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.
Power Train | ||
|---|---|---|
Motor | Brushless AC motor, 10 HP Max (7.5 HP Continuous) | |
Drive Axel | Helical gear differential | |
Transmission | Direct drive | |
Controller | Electronic AC speed controller | |
Energy | ||
|---|---|---|
Voltage | 36V | |
Battery | Six 6V-225AH batteries | |
Charger | High-frequency (85-265VAC / 45-65Hz, 1kw), built-in and automatic | |
Chassis | ||
|---|---|---|
Body | All-steel unibody construction. Powder Coated. | |
Suspension | Dual leaf springs on front and rear | |
Brakes | Rear hydraulic drum brakes, electromagnetic parking brake with manual hand release, regenerative braking | |
Wheels | 5.7×8 LRD pneumatic tires | |
Steering | Automotive steering wheel, tilted steering column | |
Seats | Two premium seats on slide adjusters | |
Equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
Lights | LED dual headlights & tail/brake lights, dual back-up lights | |
Indicators | Multifunction display including speedometer, battery state of charge, hour meter, odometer and fault warnings. Password-protected parameters and monitoring capability. | |
Accessories | Console on steering column, bolt-on front bumper, DC/DC converter to equalize battery cells, LED charge indicator | |
Safety | Deadman seat switch, reverse alarm, horn, automatic parking brake | |
Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.
Power Train | ||
|---|---|---|
Motor | Brushless AC motor, 15 HP Max (9 HP Continuous) | |
Drive Axel | Helical gear differential | |
Transmission | Direct drive | |
Controller | Electronic AC speed controller | |
Energy | ||
|---|---|---|
Voltage | 48V | |
Battery | Eight 6V-225AH batteries | |
Charger | High-frequency (85-265VAC / 45-65Hz, 1kw), built-in and automatic | |
Chassis | ||
|---|---|---|
Body | All-steel unibody construction. Powder Coated. | |
Suspension | Dual leaf springs on front and rear | |
Brakes | Rear hydraulic drum brakes, electromagnetic parking brake with manual hand release, regenerative braking | |
Wheels | 5.7×8 LRD pneumatic tires | |
Steering | Automotive steering wheel, tilted steering column | |
Seats | Two premium seats on slide adjusters | |
Equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
Lights | LED dual headlights & tail/brake lights, dual back-up lights | |
Indicators | Multifunction display including speedometer, battery state of charge, hour meter, odometer and fault warnings. Password-protected parameters and monitoring capability. | |
Accessories | Console on steering column, bolt-on front bumper, DC/DC converter to equalize battery cells, LED charge indicator | |
Safety | Deadman seat switch, reverse alarm, horn, automatic parking brake | |
Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.
Power Train | ||
|---|---|---|
Motor | Brushless AC motor, 15 HP Max (9 HP Continuous) | |
Drive Axel | Helical gear differential | |
Transmission | Direct drive | |
Controller | Electronic AC speed controller | |
Energy | ||
|---|---|---|
Voltage | 48V | |
Battery | Eight 6V-225AH batteries | |
Charger | High-frequency (85-265VAC / 45-65Hz, 1kw), built-in and automatic | |
Chassis | ||
|---|---|---|
Body | All-steel unibody construction. Powder Coated. | |
Suspension | Dual leaf springs on front and rear | |
Brakes | Rear disc brakes, electromagnetic parking brake with manual hand release, regenerative braking | |
Wheels | 500×8 solid softy rubber wheels on split rims | |
Steering | Automotive steering wheel, tilted steering column | |
Seats | Two premium seats on slide adjusters | |
Equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
Lights | LED dual headlights & tail/brake lights, dual back-up lights | |
Indicators | Multifunction display including speedometer, battery state of charge, hour meter, odometer and fault warnings. Password-protected parameters and monitoring capability. | |
Accessories | Console on steering column, bolt-on front bumper, DC/DC converter to equalize battery cells, LED charge indicator | |
Safety | Deadman seat switch, reverse alarm, horn, automatic parking brake | |
Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.
36V LD | 48V LD | 36V | 48V | 48V HD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vehicle Dimensions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Height | 1,140 mm | 1,140 mm | 1,140 mm | 1,140 mm | 1,140 mm |
Length | 3,200 mm | 3,200 mm | 3,200 mm | 3,200 mm | 3,200 mm |
Width | 1,140 mm | 1,140 mm | 1,140 mm | 1,140 mm | 1,140 mm |
Wheel Base | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
Deck Dimensions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deck Height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
Deck Length | 1,930 mm | 1,930 mm | 1,930 mm | 1,930 mm | 1,930 mm |
Deck Width | 1,140 mm | 1,140 mm | 1,140 mm | 1,140 mm | 1,140 mm |
Battery Dimensions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Battery Weight | – | – | – | – | – |
Battery Height | – | – | – | – | – |
Battery Length | – | – | – | – | – |
Battery Width | – | – | – | – | – |
Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.
Vehicle Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Height | 1,140 mm | |
Length | 3,200 mm | |
Width | 1,140 mm | |
Wheel Base | 1,420 mm | |
Deck Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Deck Height | 790 mm | |
Deck Length | 1,930 mm | |
Deck Width | 1,140 mm | |
Battery Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Battery Weight | – | |
Battery Height | – | |
Battery Length | – | |
Battery Width | – | |
Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.
Vehicle Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Height | 1,140 mm | |
Length | 3,200 mm | |
Width | 1,140 mm | |
Wheel Base | 1,420 mm | |
Deck Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Deck Height | 790 mm | |
Deck Length | 1,930 mm | |
Deck Width | 1,140 mm | |
Battery Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Battery Weight | – | |
Battery Height | – | |
Battery Length | – | |
Battery Width | – | |
Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.
Vehicle Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Height | 1,140 mm | |
Length | 3,200 mm | |
Width | 1,140 mm | |
Wheel Base | 1,420 mm | |
Deck Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Deck Height | 790 mm | |
Deck Length | 1,930 mm | |
Deck Width | 1,140 mm | |
Battery Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Battery Weight | – | |
Battery Height | – | |
Battery Length | – | |
Battery Width | – | |
Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.
Vehicle Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Height | 1,140 mm | |
Length | 3,200 mm | |
Width | 1,140 mm | |
Wheel Base | 1,420 mm | |
Deck Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Deck Height | 790 mm | |
Deck Length | 1,930 mm | |
Deck Width | 1,140 mm | |
Battery Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Battery Weight | – | |
Battery Height | – | |
Battery Length | – | |
Battery Width | – | |
Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.
Vehicle Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Height | 1,140 mm | |
Length | 3,200 mm | |
Width | 1,140 mm | |
Wheel Base | 1,420 mm | |
Deck Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Deck Height | 790 mm | |
Deck Length | 1,930 mm | |
Deck Width | 1,140 mm | |
Battery Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
Battery Weight | – | |
Battery Height | 1,140 mm | |
Battery Length | 3,200 mm | |
Battery Width | – | |
Specifications and standard equipment are subject to change without notice.
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