Your Most Common Hand Cart Questions, Answered
If you’re shopping for material handling equipment, you'll run into a lot of overlapping terminology fast, and it's not always clear which tool actually fits which job. Below are answers to the questions operations teams ask most often when building out or upgrading an equipment fleet. TL;DR: Many of the terms used for hand trucks, including hand cart and hand dolly, actually refer to the same basic tool. A standard hand cart is built to move loads under 500 pounds. Moving items up or down stairs calls for more specialized equipment. Routine upkeep and knowing which tool fits which job both go a long way toward avoiding injuries and wasted time on the floor. Q: Is There a Difference Between a Dolly and a Hand Cart? A: There isn't one. A hand cart and a hand dolly are two common names for the same tool, the classic two-wheel unit most teams already use for boxes, packages, and everyday loads. If you're comparing options, look at the specs and weight capacity rather ...