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  • 25,000 lbCapacity
  • 25,000 lbTowing
  • 3 mphTop speed

Pony Express Electric Powered AC Tugger 25K+

  • AvailabilityThis model is not currently in production. Electro Kinetic Technologies expects new units in the first quarter of 2027. Please call 1-888-233-5563 or email us at [email protected] to reserve an early build slot or find a comparable unit that ships sooner.
  • BrandEK Tech
  • ModelAC Tugger 25K+
$20,195Was $21,648Save $1,453
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  • Made in USA
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Ratings as of Oct 2026

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Options & Upgrades

Pintle with ball hitch (+$289)
Pintle hook coupler (+$139)
Hitch with quick ½” release pin (+$205)
Ball hitch (+$217)
Manual round bar hitch (+$342)
Double hole hitch for pin connections (+$217)
Ring coupler for mounting on cart (+$249)
Ball coupler hitch for mounting on carts (+$332)
Ball coupler hitch for mounting on carts (+$217)
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Specifications

Performance
Weight capacity casters25,000 lbs.
Weight capacity rails100,000 lbs.
Variable speed range0 to 1.5 mph low setting, 0 to 3.0 mph high setting
Battery48 VDC, 100 Ah AGM or 48 VDC, 120 Ah lithium iron phosphate
Battery management systemVisual and audible indicator when battery pack should be recharged. Bluetooth® capability and app to monitor battery status on smart phones.
Drive system1.7 kW transaxle powered by AC Vector Power technology
ChargerExternal, 85-270 VAC, single-phase, 50/60 Hz. Nominal input current: 6A/2.9A, 120/240 VAC. UL, cUL & CSA.
Range8 hours of operation
Charging timeApproximately 90 minutes
Parking brakeElectromagnetic
Noise level< 65 dBA
Ingress protectionIP 42, Controller IP 54
Size & Build
Product length52”
Product width30”
Drive wheels12” x 3” molded rubber on solid cast iron industrial rims
HandleErgonomic handle design with thumb wheel controls
ChassisWelded steel with powder coated finish
Tires typePuncture proof, non-marking
Operating temperature0° C to +40° C
Charging temperature-23° C to +60° C
Shipping dimensions (L x W x H)72" x 48" x 65"
Shipping weight1800 lbs

Overview

Side view of EK Tech Pony Express Electric Powered AC Tugger 25K Plus highlighting long yellow body and black control tiller

The Pony Express AC Electric Powered Tugger is built for demanding industrial environments, offering a high-torque 48V AC motor and dual speed settings to handle both tight maneuvering and long-distance hauling.

Key Features

  • 48V AC Vector Power transaxle, 1.7 kW, holds its torque across the whole speed range
  • Recharges in about 90 minutes, less than half the 4 hour recharge of the DC models
  • Choice of 100 Ah AGM or 120 Ah lithium iron phosphate pack at order time
  • Battery monitor gives audible and visual low battery alerts plus a Bluetooth app for fleet management
  • Jog button inches the tugger into the hitch so one operator can couple a heavy cart
  • 12 by 3 inch molded rubber drive wheels on solid cast iron rims
  • Regenerative braking and an automatic holding brake for incline safety
  • Welded powder coated steel frame built in the USA with a 2 year frame and motor warranty

Safety and Control

Operators benefit from regenerative braking, an automatic holding brake, emergency stop, and jog button for safe hitching. The ergonomic handle ensures smooth speed control in forward and reverse.

Battery Options

Choose between deep-cycle AGM or Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries, both paired with an advanced monitoring system that alerts users before downtime. Bluetooth® capability allows real-time battery and fleet management via smartphone.

Built for Industrial Use

Designed and manufactured in the USA, this heavy-duty tugger features a welded steel frame and durable powder-coated finish for long-lasting service in warehouses, factories, and other high-use settings.

Versatile Towing

With a wide range of hitch options, the Pony Express AC Tugger is capable of moving different carts across industries, improving efficiency while reducing worker fatigue and injuries.

Warranty

The Pony Express AC Electric Powered Tugger comes with a 2-year warranty on the frame and motor, ensuring durability and reliability in heavy-use environments.

The AC Tugger 25K is the heavy hitter in our walk-behind lineup, rated to move loads up to 25,000 lb on smooth, level floors. If your operation runs lighter carts, dollies, or wheeled racks, the AC Tugger 25K may be more machine than you need, and it sits alongside lower-capacity options on our collection of 1065 series and AC Tugger walk-behind tuggers, where you can compare draw-bar pull, battery setup, and turning room before you commit. Most warehouse and distribution buyers we talk to start by weighing their loaded carts and measuring their tightest aisle, then match the tugger to that, rather than buying on top capacity alone.

New to tuggers? Read our guide to what an electric tugger is and how to size one.

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Warranty

How long does the warranty on Pony Express Electric Powered AC Tugger 25K+? What’s included/excluded from the warranty?

The Pony Express Electric Powered AC Tugger 25K+ comes with a 2-year warranty on the frame and motor. It doesn't cover service/transportation costs, normal wear items, damage from misuse, unauthorized work or modifications, and outdoor use. Shipping damage and incidental damages are also not covered. Warranty only valid for original buyer with a sales receipt. Any warranty changes need approval from Electro Kinetic Technologies, LLC.

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How much can the Pony Express AC Tugger 25K+ pull?

The AC Tugger 25K+ is rated for 25,000 lb on casters and up to 100,000 lb on rails, on smooth, level floors. It is the heavy hitter of the walk behind lineup, so weigh your loaded carts and measure your tightest aisle first. If your carts are lighter, a smaller model may suit you better.

Does the AC Tugger 25K+ come with an AGM or lithium battery?

You choose at order time between a 48 VDC, 100 Ah deep cycle AGM pack and a 48 VDC, 120 Ah lithium iron phosphate pack. Both pair with the same monitoring system, which gives audible and visual alerts before the pack runs low.

How long does the AC Tugger 25K+ run and how fast does it charge?

It runs up to 8 hours per charge and recharges in about 90 minutes, less than half the 4 hour recharge of the DC Pony Express models. The external charger works on 85 to 270 VAC single phase power and is UL, cUL and CSA listed.

How does one operator hitch a heavy cart to the AC Tugger 25K+?

A jog button inches the tugger into the hitch, so one operator can line up and couple a heavy cart without pushing the machine by hand. A wide range of hitch options lets it move different cart styles.

What drives the AC Tugger 25K+?

A 48V AC Vector Power transaxle rated at 1.7 kW, which holds its torque across the whole speed range. It turns 12 by 3 in molded rubber drive wheels on solid cast iron rims, and the tires are puncture proof and non marking.

How fast does the AC Tugger 25K+ go, and what are its safety features?

Speed is variable from 0 to 1.5 mph in the low setting and 0 to 3 mph in the high setting, forward and reverse. Regenerative braking, an automatic electromagnetic holding brake for inclines and an emergency stop keep the operator in control, and the ergonomic handle uses thumb wheel controls.

Can I track the AC Tugger 25K+ battery from a phone?

Yes. The battery management system has Bluetooth and an app that shows battery status on a smartphone, which helps manage a fleet. The tugger itself gives visual and audible alerts when the pack should be recharged.

Where can the AC Tugger 25K+ be used?

It is built for warehouses, factories and other high use indoor settings. It is rated to operate from 0 to 40 C, which is 32 to 104 F, carries an IP42 rating with an IP54 controller, and runs at under 65 dBA.

How big is the AC Tugger 25K+ and how does it arrive?

The tugger is 52 in long and 30 in wide. It ships packed at 72 by 48 by 65 in with a shipping weight of 1,800 lb, so plan for a way to unload it at your dock. It is built in the USA with a welded, powder coated steel frame.

Do operators need training to use an electric tugger?

Plan on it. OSHA rule 1910.178 covers tractors, motorized hand trucks and other powered industrial trucks, and it requires that only trained and authorized operators use them. Your facility decides how that applies to your team. At minimum, walk each operator through the thumb wheel controls, the jog button, the emergency stop and the speed ranges before the first run.

How is my cart delivered?

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