Folding Hand Cart

A flat folding hand cart is a lighter, yet capable, version of a standard hand truck. They typically offer the carrying capacity of a medium duty hand truck.

The main advantages of these carts is that they are lighter and fold thinner than most luggage carts, making for very easy storage. A folding luggage cart easily carries computers, file boxes, presentation materials, coolers, small furniture and much more.

Another nice feature on folding hand carts is the one touch, push button that opens and closes the cart. Along with the lightweight frames that are usually constructed of steel or aluminum, you can open these hand carts with one hand. These are not heavy duty movers and are not meant for most commercial applications such as warehouses or professional movers, however for medium duty, residential use, or a musicians gear folding cart, you can't beat them.

Wesco Folding Hand Cart

Wesco has been manufacturing hand trucks and other material handling devices since 1948. They specialize in heavy duty industrial movers however, they also produce folding hand carts. Wesco hand carts can fold enough to easily fit in a household closet or in the trunk of a car. Depending on the capacity needed, they are made of steel and aluminum with tough, shock absorbing rubber wheels. It has elastic straps to secure cargo. For heavier loads though, you would need a higher capacity hand truck equipped with 2" or 3" nylon straps. Wesco also makes a Mini Mover which is perfect for travelers because it is small enough when folded to fit in overhead airline compartments.

Mighty Max Mover

The all-aluminum frame Mighty Max Mover is lightweight and very strong. It is perfect for effortlessly moving medium loads making them easy to handle. Perfect for salespeople, campus environments and travelers. It has a convenient telescoping handle which retracts into the frame. The retractable wheels and fold-up toe plate allow you to store the folded Mighty Max just about anywhere.

One of its nicest features that when you take the hand cart out from storage and raise the handle, the wheels and toe plate spring open--great for when your hands are full. The 200 lb. capacity, 7" solid rubber tires and elastic cords are great for small to medium size loads. When not in use the collapsed size is 19.5" W x 2.25" L x 28.5" H. The Mighty Max Mover only weighs 12 lbs.