A hand cart is an L-shaped metal cart that is used to move heavy objects. It features a flat ledge that can be inserted underneath the heavy container for faster and easy lifting. Another ergonomic feature of a hand trucks is its hind wheels. This feature allows you to tilt the cart and move it around effortlessly.
Hand carts and trucks are usually made with durable materials such as aluminum, heavy-duty tube steel and high impact plastic. This material handling equipment is commonly used in different industries such as warehousing, delivery, trucking, manufacturing, commercial and food industries among others.
There are different manufacturers of hand trucks and carts and each offers different sizes of hand trucks with different features. One of its popular features is the stair climber wheels with locks, which allow the hand truck to goes up and down the stair faster, easier and safer. Hand carts also have handles with non-skid rubber cover, for firmer grip. Other hand trucks have the latest features such as folding and convertible frames, multi purpose structure and hydraulic operated lifts. Popular brands of hand carts and trucks are MagLiner, Milwaukee, EuroKraft, Vestil, Little Giant, Meco, Valley Craft and Wesco.