Hand trucks commonly known as dollies are L-shaped hand-moving carts with wheels at the base utilised for transporting objects. They are commonly used as baggage trollies by porters at stations.
The following article lists the best hand trucks that are available right now. Have a read and let us know which hand truck you choose for yourself.
10. Magliner Hand Truck ($299.00)
This is Magliner’s convertible hand truck with pneumatic wheels featuring a load carrying capacity of 500lbs. The unit has a height of 61 inches and 55-3/4″ x 21″ (L x W). It is made from aluminium and the hand truck converts from 2 to 4 wheels instantly. The high capacity increases efficiency and the durable, lightweight and easy to manoeuvre unit reduces user fatigue. All parts are replaceable for longer product life. It has a modular design.
“After more than 30 years delivery experience, using various hand trucks, Magliner has always been THE BEST equipment. It will perform better and last longer, making it worth every penny. Before my last apartment move, I decided to purchase one for my personal use. You can move ten times the boxes in one trip, reducing movement time and saving your back. I highly recommend investing in a product that will live up to its reputation. MAGLINER is my only choice.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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9. Milwaukee Hand Truck ($65.26)
This is Milwaukee’s 800-pound capacity D-handle, hand truck with 10 inches pneumatic tyres. The unit has eight by 14 inches toe plate and has a stacking height of 50 inches. The product speaks quality and durability.
“As a musician with equipment to load and unload from my vehicle, I needed something that would help make my tasks easier.This Magna Cart was just what I was looking for, and I like it because it is collapsible and can store away without using up space. The price was fair too. I use this to haul Guitar amplifiers, electronic drum cases, equipment bags, etc. I would say the wet weight I have hauled with it is 40 LBS, so I am sure that I haven’t tested its ability as it claims to haul up to 150 LBS. So far this cart has worked wonders for me without a significant cost attached to it. I enjoy this vehicle and my musician friends want to get one as well.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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8. Harper Trucks Hand Truck ($134.76)
This is Harper Truck’s 700 pounds capacity pneumatic wheel hand truck with two-position telescoping handle which adjusts up to 62″ in height for high loads. You can convert from a two wheel dolly to a four wheel cart in less than 10 seconds. The wheels are heavy duty with durable swivel casters for easy manoeuvrability of heavy loads. The 14″ x 7″ heavy gauge base plate and wheel fenders protect the load from the wheels. A handy truck.
“I have three hand trucks. This one is in the middle regarding capacity, and it has been coming in handy. I mention this to demonstrate that different hand trucks fill different needs. There is no one perfect hand truck, but the main thing is to use hand trucks to protect your back and joints. Thankfully this one is not orange, black or a neon colour. The appearance signals a practical intent. Also, this hand truck is in the middle in that it’s not something to throw in the car with one hand nor is it ready for moving crates of ball bearings. I’ve pushed and also pulled this thing loaded with boxes of books through narrow doorways, and no other hand truck does that type of job as well.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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7. Safco Products Hand Truck ($58.34)
This is Safco’s continuous handle handheld utility truck. The unit has heavy gauge tubular steel frame with welded joints and a durable powder coat finish. The toe plate measures 14 x 7 inches and is rated at 400 lbs. The 8 inches solid rubber wheels with ball bearings allow easy manoeuvring. It has a black baked enamel finish and comes fully assembled.
“I have wanted to get a hand truck with bigger wheels to move heavy equipment and appliances. We bought several things from stores over time to bring it home and into our basement. The cart we have is the collapsible and folds flat holds about 150lbs, but the wheels are only about 5 inch but very thin wheels so we had a hard time transporting a mini fridge, heavy HDTV, 55L gallon aquarium (just some of the things we had purchased and tried to wheel it from our car to the basement) through the stepping stones and small wood chip backyard to the cellar. It usually requires two people to help with the hand cart because the skimpy handcart would have a hard time going over the stepping stones, it would get stuck between the 2 inch gaps between the rocks. So I got this handle truck with the big 8-inch rubber wheels, and we had no problems going over the rocks and move with so much more ease. I should have gotten this long ago to save the backaches and aggravation. The price is an excellent price.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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6. Cosco Industries, Inc Hand Truck ($152.99)
This is Cosco’s 3-in-1 aluminium hand truck with flat free wheels. The ergonomic design reduces the chance of injury, fatigue and muscle strain. The heavy duty flat wheels are easy to move, and the hand truck allows easy one-handed conversion. It has 1000 pound capacity and is ideal for home and work. Weighs only 29 lbs.
“We are very pleased with it!!! Has benefited us in our small vending business of festivals!” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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5. Harper Trucks Hand Truck ($53.19)
This is Harper Truck’s lightweight, 400-pound capacity nylon convertible hand truck and dolly. The unit is 30% lighter than steel and is designed for maximum strength as well as carrying maximum weight. Converts under minutes from a four to two wheeler and features three position telescoping handle and built-in stair glides for easy moving up or down stairs and kerbs.
“I used to have a heavy duty steel convertible hand truck – it was too cumbersome and big to haul around comfortably if you needed it off-site. Anyways, this one is easy to move around. I’ve used it to carry some heavy, awkward crates and the truck didn’t seem to mind at all. You have to manually pull out and re-insert two large cotter pins to convert from vertical to horizontal, but it easy enough to do. Recommended.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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4. Rock-N-Roller Hand Truck ($69.00)
This is Rock-N-Roller’s mini-hand truck. The unit has a polypropylene hub with polyurethane foam tires. It features a long 18-inch nose capable of lifting heavy equipment, boxes or gear up to 200lbs in weight. It also features pneumatic ride and low rolling resistance, consequently reducing user fatigue. It is extremely light weight and can be ideally utilised in maintenance, industrial, contracting, photography and mounting music equipment.
“Purchased for a gift for a music man !! He loves it!! Able to cart all his music instruments, speakers, etc.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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3. Cosco Hand Truck ($49.00)
This package comes with Cosco’s multi-position, heavy duty folding hand truck and dolly. The unit features a durable steel frame with 300 pounds weight capacity. Quick conversion and is incredibly easy to use. The unit folds flat for transport and storage, and this lightweight truck does all your heavy lifting.
“Very satisfied with this purchase. The hand truck is very sturdy and reliable. I was able to successfully haul a 200 lbs box in the cart position as shown in the picture. The only small con is always to keep in mind that your hands are in a safe place while closing the dolly since the larger wheels have a tendency to snap back in by a large force.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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2. Welcom Hand Truck ($32.60)
Welcom’s foldable hand truck is a rugged 19mm steel frame which can hold up to 150 pounds. The unit opens instantly with the touch of a button and has retractable wheels which help the frame fold to just over 2 inches thick. Its slim size helps it store anywhere, and it extends to 39 inches in height to conform to almost any need.
“This truck has been very helpful to a 79year old woman in getting a 50Lb. Bag of mulch out of the car trunk. I was able to drag it out right onto the cart and wheel it out to the patio where I was able to disperse the mulch over my flower bed. The truck also folds up quite easily to take up less room in the garage. I still have potting soil to put down, so I think it was well worth the purchase. And I’m sure it will help laying snow remover onto the patio when winter comes. {not looking forward to that} Yes, I would recommend it even to seniors, since it is relatively easy to handle.” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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1. Welcom Hand Truck ($38.95)
This is Welcom’s aluminium folding hand truck ideal for all your transportation needs. The unit completely folds to only 2.5 inches thick for easy storage and transportation. This 7-pound hand truck is made of sturdy rustproof aluminium, with a telescoping handle that extends to over 39 inches tall. As a result, both tall and short users can comfortably haul up to 150 pounds at once. The 5-inch rubber wheels, meanwhile, roll smoothly on virtually any surface, from pavement to trim carpet to linoleum. The hand truck’s narrow profile makes it ideal for carrying on planes, trains, and cars, and when you’re not using it, simply hang it on a peg in the garage or stow it next to the fridge.
“We used this as a car seat carrier in the airport during a trip with a long layover. It worked perfectly! We used an S-carabiner and the latch straps to secure it, had our toddler ride in it, and then folded it down to put in the overhead bins on the aeroplane itself. Way better (and less expensive) than the official “car seat carriers” on the market!” – Amazon’s Customer Review.
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