Appliance Hand Trucks

When it comes to moving things around your home, there are two categories of large bulky items that pose the risk of injury--furniture and appliances. Thankfully, we don't need to move these around too often but when we do, we find ourselves looking for folding hand trucks or popular Sears hand trucks.

Commercial applications are different, though. Warehouses, appliance retailers, membership retailers such as Costco, and moving companies need durable, reliable appliance hand trucks. In a high-volume, commercial environment, the tools of the trade must perform well day in and day out. Specific capabilities and safety features are critical since one of the top concerns is the safety of employees who are moving very heavy items. They need the right equipment for the job. It makes no sense for them to risk serious injury every time they do their job. So the equipment must match the job. Magliner hand trucks that are perfectly suited for moving refrigerators and washers may not be the same as one that works best for large screen TVs or one that works well for stacking several boxes of smaller appliances.

Feature rich hand trucks that are designed for specific purposes should not be substituted for by appliance dollies. Years ago movers would typically use dollies or a wooden platform on wheels to move items across flat surfaces. If the item needed to be moved up stairs, the workers would need to lift the item slowly up or down. This is not ideal and can lead to serious injury. Dollies may be well suited for some limited situations, however they are not a replacement, nor can they do the job of, an appliance hand truck.

Global Professional Appliance Hand Truck

Global makes a four wheel appliance hand truck with a commercial grade 1,200 Lb. capacity. It is popular for heavy loads because of the quick release which converts it from an easily maneuverable 2-wheel upright mode to a safer, more stable 4-wheel mode in seconds. The extra strength tubular steel frame has double welded joints and a scratch resistant finish. Its also perfectly suited for stair climbing with smooth rolling, continuous belt stair climbers. For securing cargo, Global hand trucks have a strong nylon belt that ratchets to tighten. Other features include rubber on all contact surfaces and easy-rolling ball bearing wheels.

Dutro Swing Out Wheel Hand Truck

The Dutro appliance hand cart with swing out wheels has the ability to lean the load back which is a nice feature when moving large items. The additional wheels are simple to open and close. A retractable ratchet system makes tightening and loosening the securing nylon strap a breeze. The 800 lb. capacity hand truck is all steel with two huge loop style handles that give excellent control for safe maneuvering. The 8" solid hand truck wheels don't offer much in the way of shock absorption but they do offer a smooth, steady ride. Dutro hand trucks are made in the U.S.A.