Your buying guide for hand trucks
Steel framed hand trucks Melbourne are extremely strong and durable. Although heavier than the aluminum versions, they are more heavy duty, and therefore capable of carrying a greater weight capacity than their aluminum counterparts. If you need something that can easily lift up to 300 kgs, then a heavy duty steel sack truck is a top choice.
Solid or pneumatic tires?
Trucks and trolleys are available with both solid wheels and air-filled pneumatic wheels, and again, the right choice for you will depend primarily on when and where you want to use your truck.
Pneumatic, air-filled tires are similar to the tires you put on your bike or car. The air inside makes them light and flexible, making this type of tire suitable for rough or bumpy terrain. Tires go some way to absorbing uneven lumps and bumps in the ground, making it easier to control your load and prevent it from becoming unstable or skidding.
Solid tires of the hand trucks Sydney have one obvious advantage, and that is they will never be punctured by driving over nails. They won’t go flat over time and that means you can count on them to always be ready for work. It is ideal for use on solid, flat floors in a factory or workshop, but is not suitable for rough or uneven ground.
What kind of handle?
You don’t think there will be any problem in choosing a handle for your truck or trolley, do you? Well, think again, because you’ll have to choose from P handles, dual handles, and standard handles, and then decide whether you want a skid or not.
Standard handles – one for left hand and one for right hand. Having two separate handles like this is great for stability, and will ensure that your truck is well controlled and steered with precision. It is good for heavy loads.
The ‘P’ handles are a popular choice, as the entire truck can be controlled with the P-shaped extrusions at the rear. This is done with only one hand, leaving the other hand free to open the door, stabilize the load, and generally make itself useful. With light loads, this option is great.
For those who want the best of both worlds, our dual handle trucks are the perfect choice. It has the standard left and right handles on the back, but also has a loop on the top that can be used with one hand if needed. This is a nice half-and-half version that offers both flexibility and adaptability to suit a variety of situations.