A cable engine module (1) for conveying cables or pipes is disclosed. The cable engine module (1) comprises a frame (2), a pair of traction wheels (4, 6), and drive means (34, 36) for driving the traction wheels (4, 6). The frame (2) has a longitudinal direction between a first longitudinal end (8) and a second longitudinal end (10), a traverse direction between a first side (12) and a second side (14), as well as a front side (16). The frame supports the pair of traction wheels (4, 6) on the front side (16) of the frame, and the pair of traction wheels (4, 6) are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the frame (2) and are adapted to convey a cable or pipe in the transverse direction. The frame (2) is provided with first connection means (24, 26) on the first side ( 12) of the frame (2) and provided with second connection means (28, 30) on the second side ( 14) of the frame (2). The first connection means (24, 26) are configured to be attached to a second connection means of an identical cable engine