Stair Climbing Dolly：Best for Moving Pianos
How does the DRAGON stair climbing dolly simplify piano moving? Pianos contain thousands of precision components, and any slight vibration or tilt may compromise their acoustic quality.
Manual handling? This method carries huge risks—not only does it demand significant manpower, but it also leaves the piano vulnerable to damage from uneven force, excessive tilt angles, and other issues.What’s even more troublesome is the weight of the piano: an ordinary upright piano weighs between 200 and 500 kg, and some other types are even higher.That’s why I recommend DRAGON stair climbing trolley.
Core advantages of the DRAGON stair climbing dolly
During the assisted transportation, the DRAGON stair climbing trolley provides all-round protection for the piano through a series of detailed designs.
- Stable Load-Bearing Structure
The load-bearing platform of the stair climbing dolly can perfectly fit the bottom of the piano, and the adjustable fixing straps can firmly secure the piano in place to prevent shaking during transportation—shaking that may damage its internal components.
- Shock-Absorbing Design
The wheels are made of rubber, which effectively cushions the bumps caused by stairs and reduces the impact of vibrations on the piano’s interior—a problem that is hard to avoid with manual handling.
- Simple Single-Person Operation
The stair climbing dolly can be operated by one person. When climbing stairs, it automatically ascends via its crawler drive system. Only manual control of direction and speed is required (the control panel buttons allow for one-step operation). Unlike manual handling, there is no need to frequently readjust the piano’s position.
- Comprehensive Protection
The DRAGON stair climbing trolley is equipped with dedicated wide nylon straps, which provide sufficient friction to prevent slippage and avoid leaving indentations. These straps can be flexibly adjusted to suit the piano’s shape, thus preventing damage from bumps and scratches during transportation.
Some specialized environments require stair climbing dollies to be highly adaptable. DRAGON, with its extensive customization experience, can provide targeted solutions for a variety of complex scenarios. When the route involves slopes, steps, and narrow passages, its customizable, foldable body structure—combined with a tracked travel system—easily handles lifting tasks that traditionally require the collaboration of multiple people.
DRAGON has extensive experience in customizing stair climbing dollies. We earn your trust through professional custom designs, rigorous operating procedures, and thoughtful end-to-end service. For more customized solutions, DRAGON’s professional sales team is available 24/7 to provide support.
If you’re struggling with piano moving, consider a stair climbing hand truck. Not only does it solve many of the challenges of manual handling, but it can also adapt to a variety of complex scenarios, making it an excellent tool for protecting pianos, reducing costs, and improving efficiency.
No, you need to choose a model with a load capacity that matches the piano’s weight: upright pianos (200-500kg)、grand pianos (500-1500kg). DRAGON thoughtfully displays the load capacity and other specifications of its stair climbing dollies on the products to help users make informed choices.
Most stair climbing dollies can handle narrow corridors, and some models support independent steering of their tracks and wheels, allowing for flexible directional adjustments. DRAGON’s stair climbing trolleys undergo rigorous testing, you don’t worry about this aspect.
Yes, it can. Stair climbing trolleys typically use a tracked structure: the tracks fit snugly against the edge of the steps, and their anti-slip grooves enhance friction—preventing slipping and reducing bumps to the piano’s bottom during transportation. This makes them more stable and safer than manual transport.