SHANNON Airport has become the first airport in Ireland to deploy a First‑Mover R‑3500 electric vehicle (EV) moving system designed to relocate both electric and conventional vehicles.
Originally developed to enable fire departments to safely combat EV fires, the unit is fully electric itself, remotely operated, and capable of lifting and transporting vehicles up to 3,500kg.
Electric vehicles cannot be towed or lifted in the same way as traditional cars due to the placement and sensitivity of batteries.
With half of Shannon Airport’s fleet now electrified, the First-Mover addresses an essential operational need, enabling airport teams to remove disabled vehicles quickly, reducing disruption and maximising efficient airfield management.
The first mover operates by pushing a flatbed under a vehicle and lifting it.