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How to choose a professional hand truck?
Choosing the right hand truck can be a complex task, given the variety of models available, each tailored to specific needs.
Whether it's for transporting heavy loads, maneuvering up and down stairs, moving drums or increasing efficiency, the right hand truck can make all the difference for the operator, reducing effort and drudgery.
With this in mind, Provost has put together a comprehensive buying guide, backed by its expertise and commitment to customer support. Discover below the essential criteria for choosing your hand truck, and browse through our wide range of professional and ergonomic hand trucks.
Criteria for choosing your hand truck
Products to be transported
Load:
It's important to determine the maximum load to be transported when selecting the wheeled hand truck you need.
Dimensions:
Choose a structure adapted to the volume of your products (cartons, rolls, bottles...) and select a sturdy, resistant hand truck.
Working environment
Floor:
The nature of the floor will define the type of wheels you need for your hand truck.
Use:
Will the hand truck be used for deliveries, in your warehouse, for lifting loads up stairs, etc.? Some handtrucks are specifically equipped to operate in certain environments.
Ergonomics and safety (RSI)
Manual or electric operation:
An electric stair-climbing hand truck makes it easier to move loads up and down stairs to limit operator effort in complete safety.
Grip:
Closed handles allow the operator to choose his or her grip on the professional hand truck, while open handles allow only one grip but guarantee a good prehension and secure the handler's hands.
Which devil for which use?
Shovel, wheels, handles: decipher why it's important to choose a hand truck with equipment that meets the requirements of your activity.
Shovel and wheels
The shovel
- The fixed shovel (or shovel with fixed lip) is ideal for handling bins and cartons, while stabilizing the load.
- The fixed shovel with folding and collapsible skirt enables larger loads to be transported.
Wheels
- Rubber wheels are ideal for travel on smooth, flat ground.
- Non-marking rubber wheels are designed for use on technical floors (tiles, parquet, etc.)
- Pneumatic wheels are ideal for handling on uneven ground, especially outdoors.
- Puncture-proof wheels enable intensive use of the professional hand truck on uneven floors.
- Star wheels specific to stairway handtrucks are recommended for stairways without load breakage, or for frequent crossing of sidewalks.
Handles, materials and options
Handles
- The anti-crush handle provides a good grip on the hand truck, while protecting the operator's hands while handling the hand truck and moving loads.
- The ergonomic closed handle is used to hold the hand truck at every stage of handling. These handles also enable the industrial hand truck to be placed horizontally.
Material
- An aluminum hand truck is light, easy to handle and takes up very little space. This hand truck is ideal for transporting products and light loads.
- Steel handtrucks are sturdier and can handle heavy objects and products.
Options
- The stretcher allows a second operator to handle heavy loads. Mainly used with 3-wheel handtrucks (star wheels for stairs).
- Velcro straps with buckles to hold products on trolleys during handling. The strap is attached to the hand truck frame.
Specific hand trucks
The hand truck range also includes specific products such as :
- A practical folding hand truck for light deliveries. This folding hand truck can carry a load of up to 50 kilos
- A versatile convertible hand truck (4-wheel hand truck). This is a 2-in-1 hand truck designed for different uses depending on your handling needs
- Drum and bottle trolleys, for transporting gas bottles, for example
- A chair trolley, ideal for public facilities
- A twin hand truck for heavy objects. Designed for lifting and transporting very heavy loads (1800 kg). A hydraulic pump is used for lifting.
