Trolleys are ideal for safely moving heavy goods. They are specially designed for transporting heavy loads on various terrains, significantly reducing the difficulty of carrying heavy goods. Without trolleys, many goods would require two or more people to move. Different types of trolleys have their own advantages.
The following guide describes the advantages and features of the main types of trolleys.
Manual hand truck
The manual hand truck is the most basic and widely used handling tool, with core advantages of simple structure, lightness, flexibility and low cost. In terms of characteristics, it is more suitable for short-distance and light handling on flat roads, and can meet the transportation needs of daily express delivery, small household appliances, luggage and other goods. No additional power is required during operation; it can be moved simply by manual pushing and pulling, and has flexible steering, making it especially suitable for scenarios such as supermarkets, warehouses and families. However, its limitations are also obvious: it cannot handle complex terrains like stairs and slopes, and heavy loads place high demands on the user’s arm strength and endurance.
Electric stair–climbing hand truck
The crawler-type electric stair-climbing hand truck operates via the crawlers at the bottom of the machine, which are designed to grip the edge of each step, thereby achieving stable climbing. Its prominent feature lies in a high degree of automation: the crawlers are driven to rotate by an electric motor, and the climbing rhythm is controlled with manual buttons. The operator only needs to hold the handle firmly to guide the direction without bearing the weight of the goods. This mode of operation is usually the most labor-saving for the operator, as the machine itself supports the entire weight of the load, eliminating the need for balancing.
The core advantage of the hydraulic platform truck lies in its combination of handling and lifting functions, making it suitable for precise loading and unloading. Its main body consists of a hydraulic pump, a lifting platform and universal wheels. The height of the lifting platform can be adjusted through the control of hydraulic rods or electric buttons, which reduces waist strain for workers and improves the precision of loading and unloading.
In terms of characteristics, its load-bearing is concentrated on the platform surface, resulting in strong stability, enabling it to safely transport fragile items or barreled liquids. It can enhance lifting efficiency, but due to the limitation of the lifting structure, its movement flexibility is weaker than that of ordinary manual trucks. It is not very flexible in steering and relatively difficult to move in narrow spaces.
The electric platform truck has the advantages of labor-saving and high efficiency. Driven by an electric motor to power the wheels, the operator only needs to control the direction, which can significantly reduce physical exertion during long-distance transportation. It is characterized by balanced load-bearing and stable operation, and can replace manual labor to complete batch cargo transfer. However, it has requirements for the flatness of the road surface. In addition, its own weight and volume are larger than those of manual trucks, and it needs to take up a certain amount of space for storage.
The electric lift vehicle is a more versatile tool, with its core advantage being that it breaks through the limitation of vertical space, and its lifting height is much higher than that of hydraulic platform trucks. In terms of characteristics, the scissor-type design can stably support high-altitude loads after being unfolded, preventing rollover. However, such equipment is bulky, requiring its own motor or a trailer for movement, and it is relatively expensive. Therefore, it is more suitable for professional operation scenarios rather than ordinary handling needs.
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