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Move Heavy Trailers with the Cart Caddy Wagon Wheel

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CartCaddy Wagon Wheel

Pulling or moving heavy carts or trailers should always be done carefully to prevent them from tipping over or causing injuries. When you’re exploring options for a safe way to move this type of equipment around, consider the CartCaddy WagonWheel Shorty Tug from DJ Products. Learn more about these tugs.

Why Choose the CartCaddy WagonWheel Shorty Tug

This tug is able to pull or move trailers and carts that weigh up to 3,000 pounds smoothly and safely. The tug’s wagon wheel steering system provides an easy way to maneuver carts and trailers with heavy loads on them without having to worry about accidents or injuries. Whether you have equipment with a pin, pintle, or ball hitch, you can attach the CartCaddy WagonWheel Shorty Tug securely. Using this tug helps reduce the risk of injuries when employees move or pull heavy carts or trailers. This helps keep employees safe while also lowering the risk of damage to products or equipment.

Variable Speed

What kinds of features does the CartCaddy WagonWheel Shorty Tug have? These tugs are able to move between 0 and 3 miles per hour in forward or reverse. The feature an ergonomically correct variable speed, which can help lower the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. This design also makes it easy for employees to move or pull carts and trailers smoothly, even while making intricate moves. The tug allows loads to be turned 90 degrees without tipping over.

Reliable Battery System

They also have a 36-volt battery system with three 12-volt batteries and come with a charger that works with 120/220 Hrz. outlets. The battery system can give you up to 16 hours of continuous use before needing to be charged up again. This provides plenty of battery power for a full work day or two shifts.

Safety Stop Switch

This feature on the back of the handle bar box allows employees to stop the tug right away in order to prevent injuries. This helps ensure that employees stay safe while operating the CartCaddy WagonWheel Shorty Tug.

To request a demo of the CartCaddy WagonWheel Shorty Tug or for more information, please contact DJ Products.

Increase Productivity and Safety with the Car Caddy from DJ Products

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The Car Caddy in Action

Is there anything that can wear your employees down faster than pushing cars around? It’s also a good way to cause costly damage to expensive vehicles. Whether you have an auto dealership or repair shop, protect your staff and safeguard vehicles with the Car Caddy from DJ Products.

Reduce Injuries and Improve Productivity

According to insurance company Liberty Mutual, overexertion is the number one cause of workplace injuries. Pushing and pulling heavy objects can result in sprains, strains and other injuries that require immediate care. Over time, stress can also lead to chronic pain that severely limits activity and affects quality of life.

For a business owner, workplace injuries are a double whammy. In addition to the costs of workers compensation claims, there are significant losses from reduced productivity due to replacing injured employees with less experience workers.

Our Car Caddy allows a single person to push loads of 20,000 pounds on flat surfaces and 10,000 pounds on a three percent grade, freeing up other employees to attend to different tasks. With the money saved from fewer insurance claims and more consistent productivity, the Car Caddy pays for itself.

Avoid Damage

Whether your employees are moving cars manually or using awkward equipment like fork trucks or even another vehicle, chances of damage are high. Thanks to the Car Caddy’s compact footprint and smooth maneuverability, workers can easily move cars from one place to another without a scratch. The Car Caddy also features an adaptable push pad for an extra level of protection.

About the Car Caddy

What other features make the Car Caddy so special?

  • The Car Caddy is powered by three 12-volt batteries for clean, eco-friendly operation. Recharge simply by plugging the unit into a standard 120/220 AC outlet.

 

  • Ergonomic design, including variable speed handlebar twist grip, cuts down on repetitive motion injuries.

 

  • Travel up to three MPH in forward or reverse.

 

#1 Source for Material Handling Solutions

Whatever the application, we have a tug, mover or pusher to accomodate any needs. Contact DJ Products at 800.686.2651 or use our convenient online chat feature for friendly help from one of our Sales Engineers.

Move Trailers Easily With Precision and Control Utilizing the Electric Trailer Dolly

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Trailer Caddy Terminal Tractor

Semi-trailers keep businesses moving by transporting goods, but who moves the trailers? Thanks to the electric trailer dolly from DJ Products, a single employee can easily shuttle these heavy vehicles from one spot to another for maximum productivity.

Today’s Solution for Moving Heavy-Duty Loads

The efficiency of distribution centers and warehouses depends on how quickly they can get semi-trailers loaded and unloaded. Every minute spent moving a trailer back and forth from the lot to the loading docks takes precious time away from the major job at hand.

If you use a shunting service, you already know how much those charges eat up your budget. Even if you own your own shunt truck, fuel and maintenance costs add up, and gas-powered vehicles significantly increase your carbon footprint.

With our series of trailer dollies, one person can move trailers weighing up to 100,000 pounds. No special licensing is required, and employees can get up to speed on operating the trailer dolly with a minimum of training. All our dollies run on battery power, so they’re eco-friendly and need little maintenance.

Trailer Dollies for Any Application

Our trailer dollies aren’t limited to warehouse and distribution center applications. Do you own a boat or RV dealership? Maybe you have a garage where mechanics work on large vehicles, or a production line that involves moving vehicles along the line and onto lots.

If you have a large vehicle that needs to be moved, DJ Products has an electric dolly that’s up to the job.

    • The TrailerCaddyHD Chain Drive, with its ability to move king pin, pintle and covered equipment trailers, is well-suited for use at RV and camper dealerships along with military bases.

     

DJ Products: Your #1 Material Handling Experts

DJ Products specializes in material handling solutions for a wide range of industries, from manufacturing and hospitality to transporation and military/DoD.

How can we streamline your operations? Contact us at 800.686.2651 or use the online chat feature and let our friendly and knowledgeable Sales Engineers find the right fit for your needs.

Make Light Work of Heavy Tasks with the Waste Caddy Dumpster Tow

Powered Dumpster Mover
Powered Dumpster Mover

On the surface, a trash room may not seem to present a lot of danger to employees. In fact, most work-related injuries in multi-family properties occur in the trash room, resulting in lost productivity and costly worker compensation claims.

Don’t put your employees at risk for cuts and bruises, muscle strain and other mishaps. Promote safety and improve working conditions when you let our WasteCaddy dumpster mover do the heavy lifting.

Benefits of the WasteCaddy from DJ Products

So why do you need our WasteCaddy dumpster mover?

• Manpower is one of the biggest items in your budget. Moving a dumpster manually is an awkward process that usually involves at least two people. The Waste Caddy lets a single person move dumpsters that weigh up to 5,000 pounds, freeing other employees to attend to other tasks.

• Pushing and pulling heavy objects like dumpsters is hard on muscles and joints. Injuries caused by strain can become chronic conditions that continue to flare up over time. With the WasteCaddy bearing the load, injury risk is greatly reduced.

• When your employees use the WasteCaddy, they can move the dumpster without coming into physical contact with it. This cuts down on cuts and bruises from sharp edges and other obstructions, as well as the possibility of being harmed by something inside the dumpster.

• The WasteCaddy is compact and easy to maneuver, eliminating potential damage from transporting a dumpster through narrow passageways and around tight corners.

Top Features of the WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover

• The WasteCaddy runs on three 36-volt batteries, making it quiet, economical and eco-friendly. Simply plug it into a standard 120/220 Hz outlet for a charge that will last through a full work shift.

• High-tech speed controller and neutral throttle braking allow for smooth start, stop and movement on any surface, including snow, ice and inclines.

• Variable speed twist grip is easy to operate and ergonomically designed to cut down on repetitive motion injuries.

Want to Learn More?

Our Sales Engineers are ready to help you choose the right solution for your specific application. Call 800-686.2651 or use the convenient online chat feature for more information.

How Can You Use an Aircraft Caddy?

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Aircraft Caddy at Work

Moving aircraft in and out of hangar spaces presents a two-fold challenge. In addition to their large size, these vehicles are moved outdoors, where surfaces may be uneven or slippery from rain, snow and ice.

The Aircraft Caddy from DJ Products lets a single person move aircraft weighing up to 15,000 pounds. Find out how this battery-powered aircraft tug made a difference for one of our satisfied customers.

The Aircraft Caddy: One Customer’s Story

Our customer predominantly flies a Tradewinds Turbine A36, but also operates a Cessna Conquest 425. Originally, he was using a gas-powered tug, golf cart and four-wheeler to move his planes.

So how did that work out? As he explains, “The gas-powered tug was hard to start, slow and so heavy it was hard to move. The golf cart and four-wheeler required a higher skill level and we have had issues with hitting the hangar as the planes were put in.”

Some friends in Texas were also flying a Cessna Conquest 425, along with a Cessna Conquest 441. They tipped our customer off to the Aircraft Caddy, telling him they had been using one with great success.

Right from the start, our customer was pleased with how easy and efficient the ordering and receiving process was. “The unit was delivered right when it was promised and our Sales Engineer followed up to make sure everything was good.”

Our customer chose the same model being used by his friends in Texas, and he simply calls it “the best caddy we have ever used – simple, fast, and anyone could use it.” He makes a point of saying he has used the caddy on dry, wet and snow-packed surfaces, with excellent result at all times.

One of the benefits our customer discovered is our commitment to excellent service, as demonstrated by the numerous follow-up calls he’s received. In the biggest compliment we could receive, he has recommended our aircraft tug to other pilots at the airport, who have seen it in action.

Aircraft Mover Solutions from DJ Products

How much easier would the Aircraft Caddy make your life? Call 800.686.2651 to learn more from our friendly and helpful Sales Engineers.

Cart Caddy Shorty the Most Versatile Industrial Tug Made

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Most Versatile Cart Puller Ever

When your business needs to move carts and heavy wheeled equipment around, finding a safe way to do so is important. Industrial tugs that are able to pull these large items makes moving them much more efficient and reduces the risk of injury to employees. The Cart Caddy Shorty Cart Puller from DJ Products offers an ideal solution.

Move Carts and Other Equipment with Ease

Having employees push and pull carts around in awkward areas or tight spots runs the risk of on-the-job injuries, as well as damage to products or supplies. The Cart Caddy Shorty industrial tug provides a simple way to move carts around in these areas without a lot of difficult maneuvering. This industrial tug is able to move carts with two straight casters and two front swivel casters, along with other types of carts and heavy pieces of equipment weighing up to 3,000 pounds. Its small size and design allow it to easily make turns, even in tight corners and hallways. Carts and other equipment can be turned 90 degrees without tipping over.

Pull Wheeled Carts All Day Without Recharging

The Cart Caddy Shorty Cart Puller comes with three 12-volt batteries and a 36-volt system that provides up to 16 hours of continuous use before needing to be recharged. Employees can use this industrial tug for two shifts without having to worry about making sure it has enough charge. When you do need to recharge it, the charger works with 120/220 Hrz outlets.

Push or Pull Carts Fast or Slow as Needed

With speeds ranging from 0 to 3 mph, the Cart Caddy Shorty industrial tug can move carts slowly or more quickly as needed. Slower speeds allow carts and equipment to be moved safely in tight areas, while faster speeds make it easy to move these items longer distances without taking up much time. This industrial tug can go in forward and reverse as needed.

Find Out More About Our Industrial Tug Line

If you’re looking for more information about the Cart Caddy Shorty Cart Puller, contact DJ Products. We can provide you with more details about this industrial tug, such as its safety features.

Trailer Dolly Makes Quick Work of Moving Trailers

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DJ Products Trailer Dolly

So, you need to move a full semi-trailer to the staging area for unloading, but no trucks are readily available. Precious time is lost as you hunt for a truck or some other option to fill in.

Does this scenario sound familiar? Turn these nightmares into a distant memory with the sturdy and efficient trailer dolly from DJ Products.

Why You Need a Trailer Dolly

Moving semi-trailers, boats, RVs and other large vehicles is a tedious and cumbersome job. In addition to a truck, the job frequently requires two or more employees handle the task safely.

Compare that to our trailer dollies, which come in eight different models and a wide range of configurations. Thanks to the compact size, smooth movement and ease of operation, these dollies allow a single employee to move loads from 1,000 to 100,000 pounds safely and effectively.

Features and Benefits

* All of our trailer dollies are battery-powered, making them quiet and eco-friendly. A full charge generally lasts for an entire eight-hour shift. Recharge simply by plugging the unit into a standard 120-volt outlet.

* The automatic safety brake engages when the dolly comes to a stop, holding tight even on an incline.

* Travel at speeds up to 3 MPH in both forward and reverse. Use the variable speed handlebar twist grip for smooth operation. The ergonomic design also cuts down on stress and strain that can cause repetitive motion injuries.

* The compact size and non-marking tires allow the trailer dolly to quickly and efficiently navigate tight spaces on any surface, including gravel, grass, snow and ice.

* We can adapt the hitch options to ball, pintle, gooseneck, kingpin, or whatever style of trailers you work with.

* No commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required for use. Any employee will be up and running with some basic training.

* Our trailer dollies aren’t just for trailers. Use them to move RVs and campers, boats and other heavy wheeled equipment.

Solutions for All Your Material Handling Needs

Whether you’re moving hospitality carts, dumpsters, carpet rolls or airplanes, DJ Products has the solution for your specific application. Call 800.686.2651 to learn more from our helpful Sales Engineers.

Unique Situations Require Unique Equipment

The BombCaddy
The BombCaddy, Dangerous Material Handler.

Transporting explosives and other dangerous materials requires an even greater degree of caution. In addition to the physical exertion required by employees, there’s a heightened safety risk to your staff along with any bystanders.

Unique situations such as these call for unique equipment. The Bomb Caddy from DJ Products lets you move explosives, machinery, and other cumbersome materials safely and effectively.

Remove Dangerous Materials Without Incident

Airports are some of the more high-profile locations in the country, with thousands of people passing in and out daily. Our caddy was originally designed to safely remove explosives from airport screening areas, which are densely packed with people.

What makes the Bomb Caddy so effective? A remote control option allows the operator to navigate the unit through confined areas and around tight corners, all while keeping a safe distance.

Once the materials have been transported outdoors, the operator lowers the high-speed bogie wheels. The cart may then be quickly connected to a riding tug so it can be towed to a detonation location.

From Airports to Warehouses

While the caddy is approved as DoD contract equipment, its versatility can be adapted to a number of applications. Thanks to the dual mode feature, the caddy can transport up to 5,000 pounds of equipment across long distances such as runways or through factories, warehouses and hangars.

And that’s not all. Here are a few of the other first-class features and benefits of the Bomb Caddy:
  • Employs manual, wireless or pendant-controlled steering.

 

  • Travels at speeds of up to 2 MPH on its own or up to 40 MPH when being towed.

 

  • Smooth, self-propelled movement reduces possibility of herky-jerky motions that could disturb the materials being transported.

 

  • Only a single operator is needed, freeing employees up to perform other duties. Overall productivity is also improved, as the ease of operation cuts down on strained muscles and joints that lead to workplace injuries.

 

DJ Products: The Leader in Material Handling Solutions

Find out more about this product and the DJ Products trailer dolly line. We have wheeled cart moving solutions for trailers, cargo trailers, RV’s, semi-trailers, and boat trailers.

Want to learn more? Call 800.686.2651 or use our handy chat feature and let our friendly Sales Engineers help you find the right solution for your business or organization.

 

Prevent Staff Injuries with the Powered Housekeeping Cart

Powered Housekeeping CartConsider the strain your housekeeping staff is under, day in and day out, pushing heavy supply carts from room to room. Is it any wonder that back injuries cost businesses more than $12 million in lost work days?

Help lighten the load and cut down on workplace injuries with the Powered Housekeeping Cart from DJ Products. This practical solution is available as a new cart or a kit that can be added to an existing one.

Improve Productivity with the Powered Housekeeping Cart

In the hospitality business, the housekeeping staff has to meet tight turnaround schedules while maintaining a high level of quality. If a room isn’t ready on time or its cleanliness isn’t up to par, you’ll end up with unhappy visitors who may be less likely to return.

Our self-propelled electric housekeeping cart carries up to 700 pounds, eliminating the need for employees to manually push heavy loads. Thanks to the non-marking rubber wheels, the cart travels equally well across carpeting and bare floors.

So you’ve already invested in brand-new housekeeping carts? Our retrofit kits can quickly and easily transform carts from any manufacturer.

Features and Benefits
    • Carts operate on two 12-volt batteries that can be charged on any standard 120/220 Hz outlets. A single charge with the automatic battery charger will last approximately an entire shift and the batteries are maintenance-free, which is easier on the budget.

     

    • Controls are held on a conveniently-placed box for easy operation by hand. The high-tech speed controller allows the cart to run up to 3 MPH in forward or reverse. Toggle between directions with the push of a button.

     

    • Safety features include a key switch lock-out and automatic power brake.

     

    • The battery discharge and trouble diagnostics gauge alerts you to any potential problems so they can be solved immediately.

     

    • Since not all businesses are the same, the Powered Housekeeping Cart can be customized to fit any applications.

     

    • Retrofit kits can be installed onsite to eliminate downtime.

     

DJ Products: Your #1 Choice for Material Handling Solutions

DJ Products has the answer to your material handling needs. Call 800.686.2651 to learn more from our Sales Engineers.

Featuring the Railcar Mover for Heavy Rail Cars

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Our RailCarCaddy is about one-tenth the cost.

Does your railcar mover seem like it comes with more problems than it solves? The RailCarCaddy from DJ Products is an eco-friendly, heavy-duty mover that outperforms more expensive, high-maintenance units.

Diesel Power Is Not the Answer

Traditionally, rail workers have relied on conventional diesel-powered railcar movers. While they may get the job done, these movers have some serious drawbacks.

*Due to their large, bulky size, diesel-powered movers usually require a dedicated storage space.

*Use of diesel fuel makes for an increased carbon footprint. Diesel-powered movers contribute to both air and noise pollution.

*Between the initial cost and ongoing fuel charges, diesel-powered movers are a sizable investment. In addition, with parts such as gasoline engines and fuel tanks, annual maintenance can eat up a big chunk of your budget.

Why Choose the RailCarCaddy?

Our RailCarCaddy is about one-tenth the cost of a new diesel-powered mover, which results in significant savings right up front. Thanks to its electric motor, there’s no need to worry about fuel sources. All you need to recharge is a standard 120/220 AC outlet.

Another advantage of battery power is that these movers are much quieter. There are also no annoying engine-induced vibrations. You’ll be amazed at how smoothly the RailCarCaddy operates.

The smaller, more compact size makes it easy to store the RailCarCaddy, but don’t be deceived by its looks. Designed specifically to move railcars, the caddy can push or pull railcars weighing up to 250K pounds. Amazingly, any employee can operate our railcar mover with minimal training.

Other features of the RailCarCaddy:

* Front hydraulic lift transfers railcar weight to the mover for superior traction.

*Front coupler can be modified to fit any railcars.

*The 48-volt, 4-battery system provides a long run time between charges.

*Mover can be used indoors and outdoors.

DJ Products: Your #1 Choice for Railcar Movers

Find out more about this product and the DJ Products trailer dolly line. We have wheeled cart moving solutions for trailers, cargo trailers, RV’s, semi-trailers, and boat trailers.

Learn more about what makes the RailCarCaddy and our other material handling solutions so cost-effective and efficient. Our friendly and knowledgeable Sales Engineers are standing by to answer all your questions. Call us at 800.686.2651 or contact us via the convenient online chat feature to get started.