Manual and Electric Transport Carts - Types and Choosing the Right One
Types of Transport Carts
Efficient goods and materials transport saves time and reduces back injuries. Choosing the right cart matters.
1. Hand Truck / Dolly
- Two wheels + vertical platform.
- Capacity: 100-300 kg.
- Ideal for moving boxes and appliances.
- Economical and lightweight.
2. Platform Cart
- 4 wheels + flat surface.
- Capacity: 150-500 kg.
- Ideal for moving multiple items at once.
- Types: foldable, with rails, without rails.
3. Hand Pallet Jack
- For moving wooden pallets.
- Capacity: 1000-3000 kg.
- Manual hydraulic - lifts and moves.
- Essential in warehouses.
4. Stair Climbing Cart
- Designed for climbing stairs.
- Triple or star wheels.
- For moving washers and fridges to upper floors.
How to Choose?
| Use | Suitable Type |
|---|---|
| Moving boxes and appliances | Hand truck |
| Various building materials | Platform cart |
| Warehouse with pallets | Hand pallet jack |
| Appliance delivery to floors | Stair climbing cart |
Maintenance Tips
- Inspect and oil wheels monthly.
- Don't exceed maximum load - damages frame.
- Store in dry place.
- For hydraulic: check oil level every 3 months.
Transport carts in all types and sizes available at ESCO Engineering Warehouses.