Entries by Jeff Westover
Hand Trucks, Hand Carts and Dollies: What’s the Difference?
There is a difference between a hand truck, a hand cart and a dolly. Some think it’s just language thing – like the English calling a cracker a biscuit. But there are separate definitions for each word, as well as unique functions particular to each type of material handling or moving equipment. But like with […]
Proper Use of Aluminum Hand Trucks
For ages a debate has raged about the pros and cons of aluminum hand trucks. Nearly everyone who sells hand trucks, carts and dollies made of aluminum claim they are cheaper, lighter and just as load-capable as their steel counterparts. Yet steel made hand truck models outnumber aluminum by 10:1. What gives? There has to […]