Electric burden carriers, shipped nationwide. Specialties Company is an authorized distributor of the TexTrack Modular Mobility System — a compact zero-turn electric burden carrier built for facilities where aisle width is the limiting factor. Quote only; contact us for pricing and configuration.
What a Burden Carrier Does
A burden carrier is a powered industrial vehicle that moves an operator, tools, and light payloads across a plant or warehouse floor — the work that is too small for a forklift and too far to walk. In a large facility, a technician covering a quarter-mile round trip for a part loses most of an hour to transit that a burden carrier converts back into productive time.
You will also see these called stock chasers, warehouse tugs, personnel carriers, or industrial electric carts. The categories overlap and manufacturers use the names inconsistently.
Specifications
| Specification | TexTrack Modular Mobility System |
|---|---|
| Load capacity | 350 lbs |
| Deck size | 35" × 35" and 20" × 20" standard; custom sizes available |
| Turning radius | Zero-degree (patent-pending) |
| Motor | 500 W |
| System voltage | 48 V |
| Top speed | 15 mph, with adjustable speed limiter |
| Speed control | Three modes — low / medium / high |
| Gradeability | 10° slope |
| Runtime | 3–5 hours per charge |
| Battery | Swappable; UL-rated cells, made in USA |
| Frame | Anti-corrosion aluminum; custom color and coating options |
| Bumper | Full 360° perimeter protection |
| Display | IP65 LCD — distance, battery status, speed |
| Deck configuration | Modular — interchangeable utility decks and platforms |
| Operator interface | Adjustable handlebar; optional tablet / phone mount |
| Occupancy | Single operator |
| Environment | Indoor industrial |
| SKU | TT-MMS-001 |
On top speed: 15 mph is the vehicle ceiling, not a recommended operating speed. The adjustable limiter and three-mode speed control let you set each unit to your own site speed policy at commissioning.
Burden Carrier, Stock Chaser, Tugger, or Forklift?
| Type | Primary job | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Burden carrier | Carries load and/or operator on its own deck | Maintenance rounds, parts runs, pick support |
| Stock chaser | Burden carrier set up for order picking | Pick support, stock replenishment |
| Electric tug / tugger | Tows carts behind it, carries nothing itself | Cart trains, line-side delivery |
| Personnel carrier | Moves people, minimal payload | Large campuses, long walking routes |
| Forklift | Lifts and stacks palletized loads | Racking, trailer loading |
If the load is palletized and needs lifting into racking, you need a forklift. If it needs to travel horizontally and the aisles are tight, you need a burden carrier.
The Anti-Corrosion Frame
The frame is anti-corrosion aluminum throughout — built for wash-down areas, cold storage, food and beverage plants, coastal facilities, and any environment where humidity or chemical exposure degrades painted steel. Custom color and coating options are available if you need units to match a fleet standard, color-code by department, or meet a facility visibility requirement.
Where It Fits
- Maintenance and reliability rounds — tools and parts to the call instead of walking back for them
- Warehouse and distribution — moving totes and consumables between zones
- Manufacturing — line-side parts delivery and technician movement
- Turnarounds and shutdowns — material movement across large scope areas
- Inspection and QA rounds — covering ground faster with instruments aboard
- Forklift-restricted areas — where a lift truck is prohibited or simply oversized
Where It Is Not the Right Vehicle
Straight answer, because specifying the wrong vehicle wastes everyone's time:
- Loads over 350 lbs — you need a heavier-rated burden carrier
- Carrying more than one person — this is a single-operator unit
- Lifting or stacking anything — it is a fixed deck, not a lift truck
- Towing loaded cart trains — that is a tugger
- Outdoor, yard, or dock apron duty — this is an indoor industrial vehicle
- Classified or hazardous areas — confirm area classification requirements first
How to Specify One
- Measure your narrowest working aisle at the tightest point, not the average. This eliminates most of the market fastest.
- Define the actual payload — weight and dimensions. A rating on a deck too small for your load is useless.
- Count the shift hours. Past about five hours you need spare batteries or a second unit.
- Check the floor — ramps, grades, dock plates, expansion joints.
- Confirm serviceability. Ask what a wheel, motor, or battery replacement costs and how long it takes. Downtime usually outweighs purchase price.
Operator Training and Classification
Training and certification requirements depend on how a vehicle is classified and on your jurisdiction — some powered industrial trucks fall under OSHA operator training requirements and others do not. Confirm the classification with the manufacturer and your own EHS group before deployment, and set your site training policy accordingly. We can provide documentation to support that review.
Buying Through Specialties Company
We ship nationwide, and we are set up for the procurement side of an equipment purchase:
- Woman-owned small business — counts toward supplier diversity spend
- Ariba Network ID AN01044529311
- SAM.gov registered, CAGE code 8GK08 — federal and government facility purchasing
- NAHAD member
- Independently held industrial distributor, serving industry since 1967
- Established vendor relationships across chemical, petrochemical, and manufacturing operations
If we are already an approved vendor in your system, adding a vehicle to an existing purchasing relationship avoids qualifying a new equipment supplier from scratch.
What to Include in Your Quote Request
- Number of units and which areas they will run in
- Your narrowest working aisle, measured at the tightest point
- Typical load — weight and dimensions — so we can size the deck
- Shift hours per day, so we can advise on spare batteries
- Steepest grade, ramp, or dock plate on the route
- Any color, coating, or fleet marking requirement
- Your site speed policy for powered vehicles
- Delivery location
Request a quote through the form above, call (979) 233-6223, or email sales@hosesinc.com. Pricing is quote-only and depends on configuration and unit count.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much weight can a burden carrier carry?
It varies widely across the category. This unit is rated at 350 lbs on a 35" × 35" or 20" × 20" deck, with custom deck sizes available within that rating.
How long does the battery last?
3–5 hours per charge on a 48 V pack. The battery is swappable, so facilities running longer shifts keep spares on a charger and exchange them rather than taking the unit out of service.
What is the difference between a burden carrier and a stock chaser?
A stock chaser is a burden carrier configured for order picking, usually with tote racks or shelving on the deck. All stock chasers are burden carriers; not all burden carriers are stock chasers.
What is the difference between a burden carrier and an electric tug?
A burden carrier carries the load on its own deck. A tug tows carts behind it and carries nothing itself. If your material is already on wheeled carts, a tug may suit you better.
Can it run outdoors?
No. This is an indoor industrial vehicle.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes. Include your delivery location with your quote request and we will include freight in the quote.
Do you stock replacement parts?
Wheels, bumpers, grips, throttles, motors, and batteries are available as individual replacement components. Ask about parts availability when you request a quote — downtime usually costs more than the purchase price difference between vehicles.
Why is there no price listed?
Configuration drives cost — deck size, finish, spare battery count, unit quantity, and freight. Send us the details above and we will come back with pricing and lead time.