{"id":21890,"date":"2021-08-09T10:42:16","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T09:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21890"},"modified":"2021-08-09T10:42:16","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T09:42:16","slug":"how-to-use-a-sack-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/pallet-trucks\/how-to-use-a-sack-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use a sack truck"},"content":{"rendered":"

Using a <\/span>sack truck<\/span><\/a> is easy and can make the process of manual handling a safer and easier task for employees when transporting heavy or bulky items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To use a sack truck you can simply add your items to the toe plate, ensuring you don\u2019t go over the truck\u2019s maximum weight limit, and tilt the sack truck backwards before pushing or pulling it in the right direction once loaded. Some sack trucks will feature a folding toe plate which will need pushing down before items can be stacked onto the truck – it is important that the heavier\/bulkier items are placed at the bottom to prevent any items from falling which may cause damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a sack truck used for?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A sack truck is commonly used in workplaces such as offices and warehouses when transporting heavy or bulky loads from one location to another. That said, because they are so easy to use and can be compact, they are suitable for use in most commercial settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of sack trucks<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are a range of sack trucks available with different features, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n