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Heavy Duty Sack Trucks
FAQs
How to use a sack truck
A platform trolley, also known as a platform truck, hand truck or dolly, is a portable device used to move heavy loads. The platform is used to support the load, and the handle allows the user to push or pull the trolley. Platform trolleys are commonly used in warehouses, factories, and other settings where goods need to be moved from one location to another. Some platform trolleys are designed specifically for use with pallets, while others are more general purpose and can be used to move a wide range of items.
What are the benefits of using platform trucks and trolleys?
Using this shovel hand truck is simple and can make manual handling in your workplace much safer for employees. Sack trucks may operate slightly differently depending on their make and model, but typically, you can use a sack truck by following these steps:
- Ensure the toe plate is folded down (this is the metal plate located at the base of the folding sack truck).
- Load your items onto the toe plate (following manual handling safety guidelines to avoid injury), ensuring you don’t exceed the maximum load capacity.
- Carefully tilt the sack truck back and push or pull it in the right direction.
- Once you’ve unloaded the folding sack truck and no longer need it, simply fold the toe plate back up until flat and store it away safely.
You can read our blog on how to use a sack truck for more details.
What is a sack truck?
A sack truck (also referred to as a hand truck) is a piece of equipment which is designed to transport loads such as boxes and bulky items, they’re commonly used in warehouses, offices and other working environments where manual handling is involved.
How much weight can a hand truck hold?
There are some hand trucks which can hold up to 450kg, but it’s important to remember that sack trucks will require physical input to operate by the user. This heavy duty folding sack truck can transport up to 250kg in weight and is ideal for safely moving heavy or bulky items.
Looking for a shovel hand truck that can handle more weight or a different type of truck or trolley to improve manual handling in the workplace? Take a look at our full range of trucks, trolleys, stackers and dollies.
What are the benefits of using a folding sack truck?
There are many benefits to using a folding sack truck in the workplace, including:
- They’re space efficient as they can be folded up and stored away when not in use.
- They’re versatile and can be used for a range of manual handling tasks in different environments.
- They’re very easy to operate as they have a simple design.
- They help to increase productivity as they make the process of moving goods from point A to point B quicker.
- They make manual handling safer for users as they reduce the amount of effort needed to transport goods and prevent people from injuring themselves when trying to carry heavy objects themselves.
Should I choose pneumatic or rubber wheels for my shovel hand truck?
Rubber and pneumatic tyres are suited to different environments. For example, if you’re likely to use the shovel hand truck outside, pneumatic tyres have better traction and grip so are the best choice in this scenario. That said, solid rubber wheels are also durable and can last longer than pneumatic tyres which may require more maintenance. If you’re unsure as to which wheels will be best for this shovel hand truck 250kg, please do get in touch with our friendly sales team who will be more than happy to help.
If you need a folding sack truck that can transport goods up stairs, we also sell stair climbing sack truckswith tyres designed to rotate and ‘climb’ steps safely.