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Increase Productivity and Safety with the Car Caddy from DJ Products

Car Caddy
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.

Best in Class Electric Car Pusher Solves Dealers’ Vehicle Movement Problems

Best in Class Electric Car Pusher Solves Dealers' Vehicle Movement Problems
Electric Car Pusher Solves Dealers’ Vehicle Movement Problems

Superman can move cars and other vehicles with the touch of a finger. Unfortunately, for mere mortals, this time-consuming process can result in damage and injuries. Turn your employees into superheroes with the CarCaddy, our electric car pusher from DJ Products.

Why the CarCaddy Is the Solution for Your Dealership

How many hours are spent each day moving cars, trucks and trailers around at your auto lot or service center? Safety risk creates a greater cost, as injured employees are restricted to light duty or have to miss work altogether.

When the vehicle in question is stalled or inoperative, the process is even more involved. Manually pushing a car or truck overextends the body and places undue strain on muscles and joints. Employees will often resort to pushing the stalled vehicle with another vehicle, which is likely to cause expensive damage to one or both.

Our CarCaddy keeps your business running smoothly and protects your employees from injury. When used on flat ground, the CarCaddy allows a single person to move loads of 20,000 pounds. On a three percent grade, this sturdy mover can push 10,000 pounds with ease.

The electric car pusher is eco-friendly, operating on battery power instead of fuel. Customers also appreciate the CarCaddy’s compact size that enables it to maneuver vehicles around corners and through tight spaces.

Features of the CarCaddy

Here are some of the features that make the CarCaddy such a cost-effective and powerful tool for any auto yard:

* The CarCaddy operates on three 12-volt batteries, with a charger that’s compatible with 120/220 AC outlets.

* A high-tech speed controller and neutral throttle braking provide safe operation.

* The variable speed handlebar twist grip is ergonomically designed to lessen repetitive motion injuries.

* The adaptable push pad protects bumpers, eliminating the risk of marks or other damage.

* Optional features include winter weather tires, flashing lights and heavy-duty upgrades to handle vehicles up to 50,000 pounds.

Find the Electric Car Pusher at DJ Products

The CarCaddy is just one of the state-of-the-art material handling products from DJ Products. Call 800.686.2651 or use our convenient online chat feature to learn more from our helpful Sales Engineers.

The Amazing Trend of “Green” Cars for Dealerships

Hybrid/green car trends
Hybrid/green car trends

Hybrid sales increased not too long ago as awareness over environmental harm from car emissions grew. In the last couple of years, though, car makers have backed away building to feed this market. With the recent steep drop in gas prices, consumers have been more willing to spend their money on traditional gas powered less efficient cars rather than on hybrids or EV models. One car maker, Lexus, however has remained committed to manufacturing hybrid “green” vehicles.

Lexus Hybrids Lead the Way

Two of the vehicles that Lexus sells the most include the NX class and RX class, which are both hybrids. Sales of the RX 450h hybrid are up 34 percent this year, while sales of the NX 300h hybrid are up 24 percent. Roughly one out of every ten vehicles that Lexus sells is a hybrid, and the company doesn’t plan to slow down production of these models any time soon.

Lexus also stands out from the rest of the competition by offering hybrid versions of all of its best-selling car models, as well as a hybrid-only model in the CT 200h. As other car manufacturers move away from hybrids, Lexus has been able to maintain steady sales of its hybrid models. This trend is expected to continue, although other car makers may start focusing on hybrids again when gas prices begin to increase.

DJ Products sells material handling products for all types of vehicle parts warehouses and for car dealership lots. If you need a reliable Car Caddy for your factory, warehouse or dealership lot, please visit DJ Products. In addition to our Car Caddy, car pushing equipment, you’ll also find we sell other electric and motorized tug solutions.

Highlighting the Car Pusher

Cars are relatively simple machines to operate. They’re not so simple to deal with when you have to maneuver them around busy car lots or crowded mechanic shops. Our CarCaddy electric car pusher lets you move these several ton vehicles around with ease.

Whether you’re in the business of selling cars or repairing them, you can’t afford external damage to the vehicles on your lot. The front push end of the CarCaddy has soft, durable padding to protect the car from dents and scratches. Its battery-powered engine provides enough power for one person to push up to 20,000 pounds on flat ground and 10,000 pounds on a 3 percent incline. If your needs surpass that, you can upgrade to a heavy duty motor that accommodates up to 50,000 pounds.

Working with these heavy vehicles can make your employees susceptible to injury. The CarCaddy is ergonomically designed with features such as a variable speed handlebar twist grip to help prevent repetitive stress injuries. We’ve also included neutral throttle braking, soft tread tires for better traction and a high-tech speed controller to make safety the number one consideration.

Use of the CarCaddy isn’t limited to automobiles. It’s ideal for moving trucks, trailers, buses or any vehicle that has pneumatic tires and its own steering function.

Our friendly Sales Engineers at DJ Products are available to help you with obtaining a CarCaddy or any of our material handling solutions to fit your application. Please call 800.686.2651 or try our convenient online chat function.