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Our Top Choice
Milwaukee Convertible Hand Truck
Milwaukee is a brand that does not compromise on quality, durability, and performance. Its Hand Truck 49180 is a product industry professionals trust.
Converts from a 2-wheel vertical truck to a 4-wheel platform. 10-inch pneumatic tires cushion the load over rough terrain. Wheel guards protect the load from the tires.
Bad smell from the tires.
Convertible
Steel
800 lbs
20 x 17 x 46 in/34.8 lbs
Converts from 2 to 4 wheels
Best Value
Vergo Industrial Folding Hand Truck
Vergo is a brand committed to quality products at prices for the fiscally challenged. With the S300BT, a low budget is no longer a good reason to operate without a great dolly.
Telescoping handle. No assembly required. Nesting wheels move into place automatically when folding/unfolding nose plate. Solid rubber wheels great for stability.
Small items fall off through the space made for wheels to fold up for storage.
Folding
Aluminum
275 lbs
19 x 14 x 43 in/10 lbs
Foldable wheels and nose plate
Magliner Convertible Hand Truck
Magliner is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of route distribution solutions. Its commitment to outstanding product performance is apparent in its GMK16UAB Hand Truck.
Converts to 4-wheel truck in seconds. High load capacity reduces number of trips. Modular design means no welds to break. All parts are replaceable for longer product life.
The bolts are a little tricky to work with.
Convertible
Aluminum
500 lbs
47.5 x 21 x 51 in/44 lbs
Converts from 2 to 4 wheels
Harper Trucks Nylon Two Wheeled Hand Truck
For over 70 years, Harper has been manufacturing some of the highest quality hand trucks and dollies in the industry. The PGCS86BLK Flat-Free 600 follows in this tradition.
Steel-Tough nylon truss is 30 degrees lighter than steel but designed for maximum strength. Built-in glides for easy movement up or down stairs.
None reported at the time of this review.
Heavy-duty
Nylon
600 lbs
19 x 19 x 48 in/23.6 lbs
Built-in stair glides
Welcom Magna Cart Hand Truck
Welcom is a company with years of experience in high performance haulage products. The Magna Cart MCX has a rather simple design, but is a high performer.
Telescoping handle that extends to 39 inches. Folds flat to 2.5" thick for easy storage and transportation. Opens and closes in seconds. No assembly is required.
Struggles at maximum capacity (though it isn’t a great idea to use any equipment at maximum capacity).
Folding
Aluminum
150 lbs
25 x 15 x 1.5 in/7 lbs
Collapsible totes