Why Convertible Hand Trucks Make Operations Effortless

The Dolly

Also known as a hand truck, this box-moving handcart is typically fitted with a ledge to stack objects on. When the hand-truck is upright this ledge slid under the box or object to be moved and then tilted back to leverage for maneuvering. These convertible hand trucks are also designed to go up and down stairs by being fitted with ‘stairclimber wheels’, these are not commonly for use on even ground.

A Convertible Hand Truck

  • In order to handle heavy-duty tasks, hand trucks are manufactured from tube steel, cast aluminum or high impact plastic.

  • Primarily used in the food service industry, but also as baggage carts by porters, convertible hand truck come in great options such as the Aluminium 3 in 1 convertible hand truck Pneumatic Wheels is advertised as ‘3 trucks for the price of one.’

  • It converts instantly from the two wheel version into a 500lb capacity four wheel platform with a 45degree incline.

  • The anti slip handle averts unnecessary accidents and it only weighs 42lbs.

The Gemini Folding truck

The Gemini® folding hand truck makes for a great 2-in-1 which converts quickly from two to four wheels. Its capacity is 1,000 lbs perfect to reduce the many daily trips made without a helper. It loads abnormal sized objects and is manufactured from light weight aluminum which reduces energy expended on usage.

Safco's Products

Specialist dealer Safco’s wide range includes the Tuff Tire Hand Truck with dual handles and Tuff-Tire Technology.

  • Its 500 lb. capacity truck is equipped with wheel guards that secure and protect the load.

  • The Safco Two way Convertible Steel Hand Truck converts from two to four-wheel platform truck while their FoldAway Platform Hand Truck & Cart Handle folds to 10-inches high 36-inch high.

  • For more industrial-style requirements the Safco’s Tuff Truck P-Handle Truck has a heavy gauge tubular steel frame and its joints are welded for extra strength.

The Quickstep Ladder

As opposed to its convertible hand truck counterpart, The Quickstep LadderTM offers a completely different service and is engineered to be employed in situations traditional ladders cannot live up to. These are typically used in emergency and quick response, hazardous areas as well as in tactical operations and confined spaces.

Deployment Of These Folding Ladders

Due to the nature of these folding ladders and those who use them they are designed to be deployable on the spot. The law enforcement industry’s tactical and patrol units can derive benefit from the Quickstep Ladder, because of its deployment speed in emergency response situations.

The Web Ladder

Their latest addition is the Web ladder is unbelievably light and fast. Unlike the nature of folding hand trucks, the web ladder’s compact portability contributes to stealth by deploying quietly. The aluminum alloy and stainless steel construction are designed to be compacted into a specially designed briefcase of backpack.

The Quickstep Ladder is also used by the Fire/Rescue department and can fit inside any of their trucks. The design fits attics, trenches or confined spaces.

The Cart

A combination convertible hand truck/step ladder, Rubbermaid’s design offers greater mobility and minimize storage needs. Primarily manufactured from commercial grade hybrid construction of powder coated steel, the Rubbermaid structural foam holds up to 500 lb. It safely carries a 6 ladder without bumping into doorways walls or elevators and is adaptable to various work site needs.