Propane Terminal Tractors
Propane terminal tractors deliver diesel-like power with fast refueling and lower operating costs, without charging downtime or major grid upgrades. Available today from established manufacturers, they’re built for high-utilization ports, yards, and distribution centers.
Why Operators Choose Propane
Lower the Total Cost of Ownership
Reduce operating costs with lower fuel and maintenance expenses and no need for costly electric charging infrastructure.
Reliable Performance, Shift After Shift
Maintain the power demanding duty cycles require while supporting uptime and productivity throughout the workday.
Fast, Flexible Refueling
Keep equipment moving with refueling in minutes and flexible on-site options that help minimize downtime.
Reduced Emissions, Proven Performance
Reduce tailpipe NOx and other harmful emissions compared with diesel while maintaining the power and productivity heavy-duty applications require.
Find the Right Propane Terminal Tractor for Your Operation
Compare available propane terminal tractors by application, performance, duty cycle, and refueling needs to find equipment that fits your operation.
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Propane Terminal Tractors / Yard Spotters
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Best for: Trailer Spotting, Yard Logistics, Dock Operations, and Container Movement
Category & SpecificationsCategoryTypical Capability / ApplicationEquipment TypeTypical Capability / Application: Terminal tractor / yard spotterApplicationsTypical Capability / Application: Trailer spotting, yard logistics, dock operations, container movementEngine PlatformTypical Capability / Application: Low-NOx propane enginePerformanceTypical Capability / Application: Up to 265 HP and 553 ft-lb of torqueDuty CycleTypical Capability / Application: High-utilization, multi-shift operationsRefuelingTypical Capability / Application: On-site or mobile refuelingRefueling TimeTypical Capability / Application: Approximately 10 minutesOperating EnvironmentsTypical Capability / Application: Distribution centers, intermodal facilities, freight yards, ports, and cargo terminalsPropane Terminal Tractors From Proven OEMs
Propane terminal tractors are available today from established manufacturers, with equipment designed for demanding distribution, logistics, yard, terminal, and port operations.
See How Propane Terminal Tractors Power Supply Chain Success
Discover how high-throughput operations are using propane terminal tractors to lower fuel costs, maintain uptime, and reduce emissions without giving up the performance their yards and terminals require.
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How WBCT Cut Fuel Costs Without Sacrificing Performance
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Learn how West Basin Container Terminal replaced diesel with propane terminal tractors, reducing fuel spend by 25% while maintaining the performance and uptime its high-throughput operation demands.
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What PNCT’s Side-by-Side Test Revealed
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See how Port Newark Container Terminal tested propane and diesel terminal tractors side by side in demanding port operations, demonstrating diesel-like performance while reducing particulate matter emissions by approximately 99%.
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