Cemetery work requires care, respect, and precision. When it comes to moving heavy headstones and monuments across graveyard terrain—often uneven, soft, and sensitive—the physical demands on teams can be significant. The Ergomover Wireless electric trolley is changing how this work is approached, allowing operations to be carried out safely, quietly, and with full dignity for the site.
Respecting the environment, protecting the people
KAVIK, a Belgian contractor, recently demonstrated the Ergomover 360 on precisely this type of work: moving and positioning heavy stone monuments in a cemetery setting.
With a 1,500 kg load capacity, the trolley carries substantial weight while its battery power ensures zero emissions and near-silent operation, essential in sensitive locations where respect for the environment and those visiting is paramount.
The work of placing headstones and monuments is physically demanding. Uneven grass, soft ground, and the need for precise positioning traditionally meant manual lifting, carrying, and repeated adjustments.
Each action increases the risk of injury to the team and potential damage to the stone or surrounding area.
Precision, control, and flexibility
The Ergomover Wireless handles this combination of challenges through several key features:
- Rotating table – allows operators to manoeuvre awkward or heavy loads into the correct orientation without excessive manual effort
- Lift and lower bed – adjusts by up to 15cm to bring stones to the correct height before final installation positioning
- Narrow width – compact design allows access through tight pathways and between grave sites
- Wireless remote control – gives operators full visibility and precise control from ground level, or a traditional pedestrian-controlled tiller for those who prefer it
Less strain, more safety and productivity
By taking the weight of the stone and supporting fine positioning, the Ergomover reduces physical strain on the team, lowers the risk of manual handling injuries, and supports a professional, careful approach to cemetery work. The quiet, emission-free operation means the work is completed with the respect these sensitive sites deserve.
For monumental masons, cemetery contractors, and landscaping teams dealing with heavy, awkward materials in challenging terrain, the Ergomover Wireless offers a practical way to work safer and more productively—without compromising on the care and dignity the job demands. Explore the full Ergomover range and see how electric material handling is supporting specialist trades across the UK.
