Salesmen Hand Trucks and Dollies

Compact heavy duty hand trucks and dollies made for traveling while moving heavy materials. Ideal for salesmen or reps who have to share printed materials, samples and product.

Benefits of a Salesman Handtruck

The hand trucks shown in this category are made for travel.

Back in the early 20th century, traveling salesmen travel by train and would have to carry samples and sales collateral weighing hundreds of pounds. Steamer trunks and large suitcases took on the task. As time passed, and salesmen traveled by car, they still had to haul weighty materials. That’s how the salesman hand truck was born.

Salesmen these days may be aided by the Internet but there is still a need to haul things. Smaller hand trucks that can handle this heavy duty hauling are still needed. Here is what these dollies can do:

  1. They get compact in size. Expandable handles, fold up toe plates, and other shrinking features make these hand trucks easier to stow when traveling.
  2. They can handle the weight. 500 lbs is great capacity for a smaller truck – and way better than the plastic stuff you see alternatively on the market.
  3. They are made of steel, too. Not only does the heavy duty steel construction improve load capacity it helps the durability of the unit – providing years of service.
  4. Larger wheels for different terrain. We’re tempted to use a smaller wheel to save weight and size. But the folks using these trucks say the big wheels are better for getting over curbs and stairs and on varied surfaces.

We realize these dollies are not standard issue material handling equipment. But for those who travel they are ideal for dealing with smaller loads needing a heavy duty touch.