Electric burden carriers · Built for plant floors
Burden carriers that stop your people from walking the load
Burden carriers are non-lift electric vehicles built to move parts, tools, and people across a facility faster than walking, without tying up a forklift. Ours carries 350 lb at 15 mph on two included 36V swappable batteries, so it runs all three shifts instead of sitting on a charger.
The unit
Electric Burden Carrier
- Payload capacity350 lb
- Deck sizes35"×35" / 20"×20"
- Motor500 W
- BatteriesTwo 36 V swappable, includedUL-rated cells
- Runtime3–5 hrPer pack · 6–10 hr on the pair
- Top speed15 mph
- Turning radiusZero degreeTightest turn radius on the market
- FrameAluminum
- OriginMade in USADesigned & assembled domestically
- Design statusPatent pending
Designed and assembled in the USA. Built through an ISO 9001:2015 certified US supplier network, so parts stay stocked domestically and a replacement ships overnight instead of clearing customs.
Patent pendingThe category, plainly
What a burden carrier actually is
A burden carrier is a powered industrial vehicle built for horizontal transport, not lifting. Where a forklift exists to raise and place pallets, burden carriers exist to close distance — hauling a 40 lb bin of parts 900 feet from receiving to line 4, or getting a maintenance tech and their tools across a plant in two minutes instead of twelve.
The category overlaps with names you may already search for. Stock chasers are burden carriers configured for order picking. Tuggers pull carts rather than carrying on a deck. Personnel carriers prioritize seating over cargo. All of them solve the same problem: facilities are large, and walking is the most expensive way to cross one.
Where we sit in the category: the most versatile lightweight burden carrier on the market, with the tightest turn radius on the market. Zero-degree turning means it pivots in place at the end of an aisle instead of backing up and re-approaching, and the aluminum frame keeps it light enough for mezzanines and tight aisles that heavier carriers are spec'd out of. Two deck sizes, flat-deck or shelved configurations, and attachment options come off the same vehicle — so one platform covers parts transport, order picking, and maintenance rounds instead of forcing three separate purchases. The design is patent pending.
Compared to what you're doing now
Most plants move 40 lb of parts with a 6,000 lb machine
| Method | Typical speed | Aisle needed | Operator training | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | 3 mph | None | None | Under 100 ft, hands free |
| Manual cart | 2–3 mph | Narrow | None | Short hauls, light loads |
| Forklift | 8 mph | 12 ft+ | Lift-truck certification | Pallets and heavy lifts |
| Golf cart | 12 mph | 10 ft+ | Site orientation | Outdoor yard travel |
| Burden carrier | 15 mph | Aisle width | Site orientation | Parts, tools, and people, all shift |
Where burden carriers run
If the trip is longer than a walk and lighter than a pallet, this is the vehicle
- Distribution centers
- Manufacturing plants
- Order picking & stock chasing
- Maintenance rounds
- Tool crib delivery
- Refineries & chemical plants
- Cold storage
- Airports & terminals
- Hospitals & campuses
- Municipal facilities
Common questions
Before you spec one
How do I size a burden carrier for my facility?
Start with your longest trip, not your heaviest load. If your typical load is under 350 lb and your typical trip is over 300 feet, distance and shift coverage are your real constraints, not capacity. Deck size is the other lever: a 20"×20" deck threads tight aisles and mezzanines, a 35"×35" deck carries a wider container footprint.
What training do operators need?
Powered industrial truck training requirements depend on the vehicle class and your facility's own policy, which often goes beyond the federal minimum. Confirm the specific requirement with your safety manager before deployment.
Can it run indoors and outdoors?
Yes. Electric drive means no exhaust, so indoor operation is unrestricted, and the aluminum frame handles yard and dock apron travel between buildings.
How long does the battery last on a charge?
Three to five hours per pack, depending on load, grade, and duty cycle. Every unit ships with two UL-rated 36V packs, so one charges while the other runs — six to ten hours of ride time a day without parking the vehicle on a charger.
Where is the burden carrier made?
Designed and assembled in the USA through an ISO 9001:2015 certified domestic supplier network. That keeps replacement parts stocked in the US and lets a common wear part ship overnight rather than sit in a container. The design is patent pending.
What is the difference between a burden carrier and a stock chaser?
Same class of vehicle, different emphasis. Stock chasers are configured for order picking, usually with shelving or bins. Burden carriers are the broader category, covering general material and personnel transport.
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