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I'm moving in the next month or two, and while we are hiring some people to help with the moving, I need to get a hand cart/dolly/hand truck. Since I've got to get the cart anyway, I thought I might get one that I could put to work getting myself to and from gigs. I definitely need big inflatable tires in order to get stuff up and down stairs, but any other features you might recommend that would come in handy after I use it for the move would be helpful.
IMO, a good moving hand truck has little in common with a good hand truck for use with band equipment. Like the above hand truck that tilts to 45°, that has little use for moving boxes. At least the way I've used them to move boxes in the past. Stack the boxes, place the hand truck underneath the stack, lean the whole thing back and go up the ramp into the truck. Maybe I was doing it wrong. 
Pneumatic tires for uneven surfaces and some sort of cushion between the ground and equipment.
Convertible capability. It would be great if the hand truck converts to a flat cart for large cabinets, etc.
High weight capacity.
Pneumatic tires for uneven surfaces and some sort of cushion between the ground and equipment.
Convertible capability. It would be great if the hand truck converts to a flat cart for large cabinets, etc.
High weight capacity.
Originally Posted by StratGuy22
I have one that converts to a 45 degree angle, along with folding down flat as a cart. I've never used it flat, but the 45 degree is handy as heck. Aluminum. I think it says Costco for the brand. It wasn't bought at Costco.
Bad pic...
Better pic at a 45 degree.
Bad pic...
Better pic at a 45 degree.
Originally Posted by StratGuy22
Personally, I wouldn't get much use out of a truck with a set angle as the weight-distribution of whatever-is-on-the cart is the biggest factor is determining the best angle for moving. Personally, I like the standard hand trucks that have some sort of "slider" on the back so that it can go up-and-down stairs easier.
Originally Posted by nousername
IMO, a good moving hand truck has little in common with a good hand truck for use with band equipment. Like the above hand truck that tilts to 45°, that has little use for moving boxes. At least the way I've used them to move boxes in the past. Stack the boxes, place the hand truck underneath the stack, lean the whole thing back and go up the ramp into the truck. Maybe I was doing it wrong.
Pneumatic tires for uneven surfaces and some sort of cushion between the ground and equipment.
Convertible capability. It would be great if the hand truck converts to a flat cart for large cabinets, etc.
High weight capacity.
Pneumatic tires for uneven surfaces and some sort of cushion between the ground and equipment.
Convertible capability. It would be great if the hand truck converts to a flat cart for large cabinets, etc.
High weight capacity.
I do have another cart, with the roller track for steps, and a strap. I think originally it was for moving appliances. The tongue isn't as big so I don't use it as much.
I bought one of these yesterday: http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale
The two sets of wheels make it easy to get over my patio door and step by "cheating", rather than by rolling over the sliding door frame. The flat surface makes it easy to pile on stuff when it's used as a cart.
I played with it last night loading and unloading the top half of my split L100 organ which weighs about 175 lbs. Like butter. Providing it stops raining this afternoon, I'll test loading it into my van solo, too. The idea is to roll it around on the big wheels, tilt it so that the little wheels are inside the van, then lift the bottom up and slide it in.
I also use a flat piece of plywood with a strap and 2.5" casters for hauling stuff, very handy, I also put it flat in my van when I tip the Leslie on top of it, then I roll the Leslie on it while it's in the van. Otherwise the cover and/or wood catches on the carpet, seat hardware, etc.
The two sets of wheels make it easy to get over my patio door and step by "cheating", rather than by rolling over the sliding door frame. The flat surface makes it easy to pile on stuff when it's used as a cart.
I played with it last night loading and unloading the top half of my split L100 organ which weighs about 175 lbs. Like butter. Providing it stops raining this afternoon, I'll test loading it into my van solo, too. The idea is to roll it around on the big wheels, tilt it so that the little wheels are inside the van, then lift the bottom up and slide it in.
I also use a flat piece of plywood with a strap and 2.5" casters for hauling stuff, very handy, I also put it flat in my van when I tip the Leslie on top of it, then I roll the Leslie on it while it's in the van. Otherwise the cover and/or wood catches on the carpet, seat hardware, etc.
I prefer a simple pneumatic tire hand truck. I find they go over things like curbs and doorsills easier - and are more manueverable in tight spaces than the horizontal "rock'n'roll" carts. Loading a "horizontal" style cart that's awkward to get up over doors and curbs, wrestle through doors and fumble through tight aisles feels like more work. Most of my load-ins have a relatively short distance from van to dance floor. Tip the heavy stuff, slide the lip of the handtruck and run vs lift to load the cart, wrestle it from point A to point B and lift to unload it. The vertical handtruck may mean I make a couple of extra trips ... but it just feels like it's less work.
Originally Posted by StratGuy22
I have one that converts to a 45 degree angle, along with folding down flat as a cart. I've never used it flat, but the 45 degree is handy as heck. Aluminum. I think it says Costco for the brand. It wasn't bought at Costco.
Bad pic...
Better pic at a 45 degree.
Bad pic...
Better pic at a 45 degree.
Originally Posted by nousername
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