Convertible Hand Truck

Whether you are looking for a folding hand truck or a convertible hand truck, aluminum or steel, you'll find hundreds to choose from.

What you'll be using the hand truck for will determine some key factors such as weight capacity, terrain, and the dimensions of the typical loads you will be moving. Extremely versatile convertible hand trucks operate in tilt and platform position. This make the convertible aluminum hand truck one of the most popular types.

In platform position you can move large, bulky, heavy items such as furniture over fairly long distances. This position, which often has a higher capacity rating than standing or tilt mode, also is ideally suited for loading and stacking several boxed items and moving them. This is the biggest advantage over a simple folding hand truck which usually can only accommodate max five or six stacked boxes.

All hand trucks will have a weight capacity rating. Needless to say, this rating should be strictly observed. Different weight ratings will generally require different types of wheels. There are solid wheels and pneumatic wheels, which offer shock absorption and a smoother ride over long distances.

Another important choice to make is the construction of the hand truck body - will the job at hand require aluminum or steel. Although steel has been considered to be the stronger material, these days aluminum alloys offer tremendous strength at a reduced weight. More and more hand trucks are now constructed of high strength aluminum which means that you can have the benefit of a steel collapsible hand truck with less weight and a rust proof finish. The trade off is that the higher quality aluminum models are a bit more expensive.

Gleason Hand Truck

Gleason makes the Milwaukee line of hand trucks known for their durable construction. They are manufactured to strict quality standards in the U.S. You can find a Gleason hand truck in just about any size, capacity and configuration. They make a variety of different handles for different applications and they sell replacement hand truck parts.

The Gleason model 40715 is a popular appliance hand truck which weighs only 39 lbs. with an 800 lb. rating. It has a ratchet belt tightener for superior stability and extra safety. It is widely used by professional movers, cargo and freight carriers, and appliance warehouses. Many Gleason hand trucks, including the model 40715, roll on 6" high density polyolefin wheels which offer a smooth ride and exceptional durability.