The Power Traction Drive System  can reduce worker fatigue and injury. This is a factory installed option available on the Tilt Master. An alternative to costly fork trucks, the Portable Traction Drive System option makes portable equipment easy to maneuver with its 240º turning radius, and combination throttle/direction butterfly style controller; along with its adjustable yoke and, auto reverse emergency "belly" switch. This state of the art operation allows a single operator to perform a task then safely and ergonomically transport the product. Net weight is 156 lbs. Design Features: Adjustable yolk control for operator comfort; Key Lockout prevents unauthorized use; Safety Horn alerts any adjacent personnel; 2 deep cycle batteries 24V DC system on board battery charger. Optional charge indicator available; Programmable Motor Control allows the vehicle to gradually and regularly reach the maximum speed (3 mph); Auto-locking Electromagnetic Brake actuated when the throttle is released. Braking distances can be set by the operator according to their needs; Auto Reverse Emergency Switch "belly" switch stop movement in the reverse direction when bumped for the operators protection. Tilt Master and Tilt Master Straddle lifts and positions filled tote boxes or baskets without the need of a fork truck or lift table using the newly designed heavy-duty Tilt Master. These 90° tilters will function as a transporter by moving completed products from work station to work station without waiting for a fork truck. A folding ergonomic handle has dual steering grips for quick and easy maneuverability. Unit has a thin profile to allow the user to get as close to the load as possible. These units are equipped with a floor lock. Tilt Masters are to be used with open bottom pallets or skids while the Tilt Master Straddle units can be used with virtually any kind of container or pallet. Units are powered with a 12V DC electric motor with an on-board battery charger standard. AC or *AIR/OIL reciprocating available (*filter - regulator - lubricator required).