schlepper
Schlepper is a German noun meaning “tractor” or “towing vehicle.” The word derives from the verb schleppen, “to pull” or “to drag,” and historically referred to any implement used to move heavy loads. In contemporary German the term is most commonly associated with agricultural tractors, but it also applies to motorized tugboats, railway shunting engines, and road‑going pullers used for hauling trailers.
In agriculture, a Schlepper denotes a self‑propelled vehicle designed to provide traction for field work such
The maritime usage of Schlepper refers to a small tugboat employed in harbors, rivers or coastal waters
Schlepper also occurs as a surname, occasionally found in German‑speaking regions. Individuals bearing the name have
Overall, the term Schlepper encompasses a class of machines whose primary function is to pull or move