Fero tracked carriers electrified by Danfoss Editron drive safer, smarter material handling

A remote-controlled Fero tracked carrier powered by Danfoss Editron eDrive transports heavy timber across muddy terrain, demonstrating smooth torque control and efficiency even in demanding off‑road conditions
(Image courtesy of Danfoss)

Fero’s new tracked carriers, powered by Danfoss Editron eDrive systems, mark another step forward in the electrification of compact off-highway machinery, bringing safer and more efficient material handling to job sites and workshops.

Developed by Dutch manufacturer VTS Track Solutions, the Fero ETP-10 and ETP-20 are remote-controlled, battery-electric carriers designed to handle heavy loads such as bricks, sandbags, fencing materials or glazing panels across construction, forestry and landscaping environments. Traditionally, these materials were moved manually or using machinery not optimised for confined or variable terrain, often at the expense of safety, ergonomics or productivity.

Both Fero models use Danfoss Editron’s low-voltage eDrive, an integrated propulsion package combining inverter, interior permanent magnet motors and high-performance gearboxes to deliver smooth, precise control with high torque and efficiency. The system’s compactness and integration capability gave it a crucial edge during development, according to VTS engineer Daan van Kerkhoff, who said the dual-controller configuration reduced component count and installation space, resulting in a cleaner, more reliable layout.

Engineers from Danfoss and VTS worked closely throughout the design phase, customising the software to allow independent motor speed control for the tracked layout and refining parameters through validation testing. The collaboration helped accelerate product development while ensuring the durability and simplicity central to the Fero brand philosophy.

The smaller ETP-10 model carries up to one tonne on a platform measuring just over 1.2 by 0.7 metres, narrow enough to pass through standard doorways. It runs on a 24 V, 2.5 kWh lithium battery that recharges in around three and a half hours and can travel at up to 4 km/h. The larger ETP-20 doubles the payload to two tonnes and uses a 48 V system, maintaining compact proportions for urban or indoor work. Both units are operated wirelessly via Danfoss remote control and can be fitted with add-ons including a winch, tow hitch, stanchions or tilting container to suit different tasks.

Built in the Netherlands under the Verhoeven International group, Fero carriers combine robust tracked undercarriages with smooth electric drives, allowing effortless motion over uneven or soft ground. Their zero-emission, low-noise operation aligns with tightening urban construction regulations and offers the potential for subsidy eligibility in some regions.

Verhoeven’s marketing manager, Ruud Weekers, noted that the carriers were first shown at Bauma in Munich, where they drew a strong response from operators and distributors. The company has begun establishing a global dealer network to support sales and service expansion.

With the Editron eDrive at their core, the Fero tracked carriers show how compact, low-voltage electrification can bring measurable safety, environmental and productivity gains to a segment long reliant on manual handling and small combustion engines, one more example of electric power moving from the road to every corner of the job site.

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