4 Wheel Hand Truck

A four wheel hand truck can be a wonderful tool especially for people who are moving a lot of items, or heavy ones. There are a few different styles and models to choose from, and it is important that you find the one that best fits your needs.

Among the styles there are models that have four stationary wheels at to bottom, with a scooped load area. When sitting flat, they have a slight rear pitch the base and back rest. You can even push the whole load in this position because the four tires even distribute the load in a standing position.

Another kind of 4 wheel hand truck looks more like a regular cart than a hand truck. These usually have a long handle at one end, and caster wheels on the four corners of the cart itself. These are not wagons, they are made from solid tubular steel and have weight capacities of up to 1,000 pounds. While they are versatile, they are somewhat bulky and can't be lifted up stairs or maneuver around in tight spaces. These kinds of hand trucks are usually used in warehouse situations.

Some can be converted to a two wheel hand truck. These usually have two large pneumatic rubber tires on the hand truck and two caster types wheels for the conversion mechanism. This mechanism is mounted flat on the back of the main unit, and when needed unlocks, and converts the whole thing to a cart. The nice part about these styles is that they are really two different products in one, and can be used for both a cart as well as a hand truck.

There are many different products on the market for four wheel hand truck models. If you are looking for one of these for your home or business, your best bet for prices and selection is to go online. Here are just a few of the different products that are available.

The first one is a four wheel hand truck that is offered by Little Giant. This is the one that was first described in this article. It has four large 10" wheels, mounted on the outside of the hand truck base. The base plate measures 18" x 21" deep and even has side walls for extra retention of loads. While it can be rolled in its upright position, because of the sloping backrest, tipping the whole thing back is extremely easy if you need added mobility. The back plate is 43" high, so you can load it up, so you don't have to make so many trips. There are two different models to choose from, one has 10" x 3.5" pneumatic tires and can hold up to 660 pounds, the other has solid rubber tires of almost the same width, and this model can hold 800lbs. You need to go to the website to get prices.

Wesco has the four wheel hand truck for appliances. This product features back wheel that flip out to support heavier loads, with non marking wheels to protect all surfaces. This product has a solid steel double welded frame, and even features a rubber track stair climber for making it easier to get up and down stairs. It also includes a fourteen inch strap with ratcheting tightener. This model as 8" rubber tires on ball bearing wheels, and caster wheels for the extension. It can hold a whopping 1,200 pounds.

For the four wheel hand truck that converts from a truck to a cart, there are several models to choose from. One is the Harper Nylon Hand Truck. This is one of the simplest models to convert to a hand cart, because the handle simply pulls out and tilts forward. The frame really stays the same. The cart can handle a variety of heavy loads, and is constructed of glass filled nylon. This not only makes the unit lightweight, but also resistant to chemicals and corrosion. It has a stair glide, and comes in a pneumatic or solid rubber 10" tires, and the casters are also mounted directly on the frame. It has a 600 pound capacity.