Sacks Trucks – 10 Things to Know

If you are wanting to buy a sack truck for your business you may be a little lost with all the sack truck variations there are available, and you may be unsure which sack truck is best for you and your company.

Here are some things you should know about sack trucks which will aid you in your decision when buying and using a sack truck:

1. Sack Truck Different Names – sack trucks have a few different names for them such as two-wheel dolly, a stack truck, or a trolley or sack truck in the United Kingdom, or a bag barrow in New Zealand.
2. Stair Climber Sack Trucks – if you are going to be moving heavy boxes or objects (filing cabinets, dishwashers, washing machines etc) up and downstairs a normal sack truck simply won’t do the job you’ll need a stair climber sack truck.
3. Cost of Sack Trucks – sack trucks are reasonable inexpensive especially for the amount of hassle and struggle they save you. You can usually pick up a standard sack truck for around £40.
4. Sack Truck Tyres – when purchasing your sack truck be sure you are buying the right sack truck with the right tyres for where the truck will be used. You can purchase harder wearing tyres for your sack trucks if necessary to avoid punctures and tear.
5. Sack Truck Use – to use a sack truck you simply load the load on to the footplate, tilt the handles backwards using force so the weight is on the wheels, and then you can move the load around more easily and freely.
6. Sack truck Footplates – sack trucks have an option of footplates and so you can choose which one best suits you, such as a folding footplate which easily folds away when not in use so it is easier and smaller to store.
7. Sack Truck Training – ensure you give your employees the correct training if they are going to be using your sack truck, failure to do so may lead to injury.
8. Sack Truck Maintenance – regularly check your sack truck to check it is at a good level of standard for use, check the wheels run smoothly, check the hand grips are in good condition, if the sack truck has brakes check they are working correctly and responsively.
9. Sack Truck Load Secure – before maneuvering your load on the sack truck ensure it is safely and securely in position for if the load was to fall over in motion this can cause injury and can damage the product load.
10. Safely Use your Sack Truck – ensure you are aware of your surroundings while you are using your sack truck such as drops, inclines, hallways, low door ways and so on. Failure to do so may lead to an accident to the operator and others around.