When you’re on the market to buy a new car, something that should be factored into your checklist is of course how many people you will be driving around. This is of course means how many doors/seats do you need? You’re probably wondering why the requirement of a car is being discussed when this blog is about sack trucks, getting there…
Sack trucks also have a capacity, albeit slightly different to that of a car.
Can sack truck capacity have a bearing on overall performance?
It really depends on where you’ll be using the sack truck and what you’ll be carrying. This will help determine the right capacity for your needs. Revisiting the car example, is a car with more seats therefore superior to a 2 seater sports car? Superior in size – yes, higher regarded – not always.
Therefore, does sack truck capacity actually make a difference in the overall reliability of a model?
Sack barrow, hand truck or two-wheeled dollies as they are sometimes referred to, come in different varieties. Despite this, we’re just going to concern ourselves with the standard kind. Performance of a sack truck, as mentioned previously does depend on where it’s being used. A light-medium duty model is unlikely to be appropriate for use within an industrial warehouse because a range of goods varying in weight will be transported around. This is also where the type of wheels you have matters greatly (as we have discussed in a previous blog post).
The build of a truck is what essentially ‘makes’ the capacity. Our rough terrain sack truck has a loading capacity of 350kg, whereas the lightweight budget sack truck is advises against loading more than 150kg in weight. There is 200kg between the models, their structure and build differ from one another which divides them. Therefore it’s not performance that can be judged, more so capabilities that a capacity affects instead.
A sack truck able to bear a heavier load will be able to do what a lightweight model can’t do, thus making it more capable. As a result, performance can be judged on the weight of the goods you’re moving. The surface they are being wheeled across also factors into this. A small shop with smooth hard flooring will see a 120kg capacity sack truck with solid wheels as working very well.
In conclusion
Just because a sack truck model is capable of carrying a heavier load, this doesn’t necessarily mean that it will be the best option for everyone. A number of factors such as;
- Terrain
- Wheels
- Weight of Goods
- Features – i.e. folding, adjustable, stairclimbing etc.
…should all be considered when looking to purchase a sack truck.
If you have any questions about a particular model, or would like to discuss the best option for your premises. Please call us on 01278 783322
