BALYO TUGGY Review: Specs and Uses of the 7-Tonne Robotic Tugger
Updated: 7 days ago
The BALYO TUGGY is a robotic tugger that pulls trains of trailers through a factory or warehouse. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications and uses.
Quick Verdict
Tugger trains are the efficient way to supply many stations along a route: one tractor, several trailers. TUGGY automates the tractor. It pulls up to 7,000 kg at 2 m/s and can hitch and unhitch compatible trailers by itself. It is small, 1.7 m long and 0.71 m wide. Navigation is by SLAM with a LiDAR on top, with no reflectors or floor markers. The page does not name the base truck or the coupling type.
BALYO TUGGY at a Glance
Pulling capacity: 7,000 kg
Travel speed: 2 m/s
Dimensions: 1,706 x 709 x 2,351 mm
Hitching: automatic
Navigation: LiDAR with SLAM
Price: on request
BALYO TUGGY Technical Specifications
The table below lists the manufacturer's specifications.
Specification | BALYO TUGGY |
Manufacturer | BALYO |
Type | Robotic tugger |
Pulling capacity | 7,000 kg |
Travel speed | 2 m/s |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 1,706 x 709 x 2,351 mm |
Battery | Lead acid, Li-ion or TPPL |
Charging | Automatic or manual |
Hitching | Automatic hitching and unhitching with compatible trailers |
Navigation | SLAM with top-mounted LiDAR; no infrastructure |
Safety | PL-d safety sensors; 3D curtain LiDAR on top |
Design and Build Quality
The tractor is narrow and tall, with the navigation LiDAR on a mast for an unobstructed 360-degree view.
Software and Integration
Navigation
The robot scans around itself while moving to localize, without reflectors, magnets or QR codes.
Safety
A curtain LiDAR slows or stops the robot according to obstacle distance.
BALYO TUGGY Uses
Milk-Run Supply
Delivering parts to production lines on fixed routes.
Long Transfers
Moving several loads at once between buildings or zones.
Empties Return
Collecting empty containers on the return leg.
BALYO TUGGY Price and Value
BALYO does not publish a price for TUGGY; projects are quoted individually.
For the company behind the product, read the Balyo Company Profile: Business, Partners and the SoftBank Offer.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Pulls 7 tonnes
Automatic hitching
Compact tractor
No navigation infrastructure
Cons
Needs compatible trailers
Base truck and coupling not specified
No published price
Who Should Buy the BALYO TUGGY?
It fits factories with regular supply routes and high transport volumes.
BALYO TUGGY FAQ
How much does the BALYO TUGGY cost?
BALYO does not publish a price; projects are quoted individually.
How much can the BALYO TUGGY pull?
Up to 7,000 kg.
How fast is the BALYO TUGGY?
2 m/s.
Can the BALYO TUGGY hitch trailers by itself?
Yes, with compatible trailers.
How big is the BALYO TUGGY?
1,706 x 709 x 2,351 mm.
How does the BALYO TUGGY navigate?
By SLAM with a LiDAR, without infrastructure.
What batteries does the BALYO TUGGY use?
Lead acid, Li-ion or TPPL.
What safety equipment does the BALYO TUGGY have?
PL-d safety sensors and a 3D curtain LiDAR.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
