Polaris Sets Industry Standard With All-New Taylor-Dunn Stand-Up Tow Tractor

Minneapolis – March 9, 2020 – Material handling challenges within warehousing and manufacturing can be lessened with right-sized, task-matched vehicles. Stand-up tow tractors can be very efficient for operations, but have traditionally not been designed around the operator needs – until now. Today, Polaris’ trusted Taylor-Dunn product line introduces the most ergonomic stand-up tow tractor in its class. The new TT-416 includes all the benefits of a traditional stand-up, provides the performance and efficiency expected from Taylor-Dunn, and has an extra focus on operator comfort and safety. It will make its public debut in Polaris’ Taylor-Dunn booth #6388 at MODEX 2020 held March 9-12 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.

“We have the benefit of being able to take the best parts of Polaris’ global leadership in vehicle innovation and scale, and pairing it with 70 years of Taylor-Dunn industry knowledge to provide a unique level of value to the commercial customer,” said Sean Cheatham, vice president of product development of Polaris Commercial. “In developing the Taylor-Dunn TT-416, we listened closely to our customers’ needs and workplace challenges, and applied our capabilities to provide them what they needed.”

The Taylor-Dunn TT-416 is the industry’s only stand-up tow tractor with full front and rear suspension and features the highest capacity operator compartment in its class. The TT-416 is capable of 5x5’ aisle turning, is powered by a 36-Volt AC Motor, and can tow up to 16,000 lbs.

Safety Features

The TT-416 is designed with superior safety in mind. Automatic braking on gas pedal release eliminates vehicle runaway potential, and a floor presence sensor requires operator to be on the vehicle to operate. LED headlights and a sloped body design enhances operator visibility, while yellow body panels, standard brake and side marker lights, reverse warning beeper and optional blue pedestrian light increase vehicle awareness. Dual emergency stop switches are also standard, which allows the operator to quickly shut down the vehicle’s operation in case of emergency.

Enhanced Comfort

Ergonomics are central to the TT-416 stand-up tow tractor. An industry-first front and rear suspension smooths the ride reducing operator fatigue and features such as adjustable tilt steering and optional power steering increase operator comfort. A rubber floor lines the bottom of the industry’s largest operator compartment to help prevent operators slipping and offer easy ingress/egress. Optional seat back wings enhance operator stability. Additionally, an optional on-board hitch release allows the operator to connect or release the hitch without exiting the vehicle, and multiple storage areas keep necessary items secured.

Increased Productivity

The TT-416 is designed for next-level productivity in the form of efficient and reliable performance, but also in serviceability. Sealed componentry allows the tow tractor to easily move from indoor to outdoor use, while higher capacity battery options and a regenerative braking system charges the battery during vehicle slowdowns, increasing runtimes. Maintenance downtime is reduced with the use of a 36-volt brushless AC efficient motor, heavy-duty GT drive system, and all-steel frame construction which optimizes durability and towing performance. Additionally, the TT-416 features a towing capacity of up to 16,000 pounds and a narrow turning radius as well.

The TT-416 stand-up tow tractor joins Taylor-Dunn’s reliable line of tug solutions, which are designed to offer a safe, cost effective, and labor efficient alternative to fork lifts and other options in many horizontal material handling applications. The lineup includes sit-down tow tractors with towing capacities ranging from 4,000 – 100,000 lbs. These reliable and efficient Taylor-Dunn vehicles are offered with industry-leading Jtec industrial carts to provide the full horizontal material handling solution. Polaris also offers resources like white papers and free on-site material flow cost analysis to help identify whether tug systems can help alleviate operational challenges in every unique material handling situation.

“We see the material handling space as an opportunity to provide a level of product, service, and support that others can’t,” said Keith Simon, vice president and general manager of Polaris Commercial North America. “And we are dedicated to ensuring that we continue to grow within that space by staying extremely close to the customers’ needs and challenges. We’re confident that with that understanding, we can always help our customers in uniquely beneficial ways.”

TT-416 configurations, options, and more detailed product information will be made available later this year. Enter your information on http://commercial.polaris.com/ to stay updated on the product or inquire for more information.

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About Polaris Commercial

Backed by 65 years of Polaris innovation, Polaris Commercial offers a comprehensive line of durable, versatile and customizable work vehicle solutions for transporting people and hauling equipment in urban environments and industry applications. GEM, Pro XD, Taylor-Dunn and RANGER vehicles are engineered with the customer’s needs in mind to be dependable, safe, sustainable and to increase productivity. The dedicated and specialized employees of Polaris Commercial provide end customers with simple purchasing processes based on individual needs, dedicated customer support and a worldwide network of dealers for localized service.

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About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. With annual 2019 sales of $6.8 billion, Polaris’ high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.