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Hand Trucks of the Season: Autumn

The fall season has just started and we are all excited about it. That denotes the holiday season is fast approaching, cooler weather, change in fashion, and feasts. This is also a raking season and piles of leaves are all over your backyards. Handtrucks2go got you covered; we have a variety of garden carts that you can choose from.

Need a cart but in a tight budget? Try our Rubbermaid Big Wheel Lawn Cart. This cart is cost-efficient and designed for heavy-duty and long-lasting use. It is made of sturdy, structural foam construction that won’t rust, dent, chip or peel. It’s all-plastic, seamless pan design resists leaking and cracking. Rubbermaid Small Garden Cart is the smaller version if you need a smaller cart.

Series of Power carts are also available for those who prefer an effortless and faster moving and dumping dry leaves.

2 Wheel-Power Drive Only Wheel Barrow with 7 Cubic Foot Hopper

2 Wheel-Power Drive Only Wheel Barrow with 8 Cubic Foot Hopper

4 Wheel-Power Drive Only Wheel Barrow with 8 Cubic Foot Hopper

4 Wheel-Power Drive and Dump Wheel Barrow with 8 Cubic Foot Hopper

4 Wheel-Power Drive and Dump Wheel Barrow with 10 Cubic Foot Hopper

2 Wheel-Power Drive and Dump Wheel Barrow with 10 Cubic Foot Hopper

2 Wheel-Power Drive Only Tray Cart with 6 Cubic Foot Hopper

2 Wheel-Power Drive Only Tray Cart with 9 Cubic Foot Hopper

2 Wheel-Power Drive Only Tray Cart with 10 Cubic Foot Hopper

We got the best power carts that are easy to use and definitely efficient. You can choose that cart that best suits your need.

How about those who have a huge backyard that cannot possibly be cleared by walking back and forth? We have Electric Powered Ride-on Carts for you. Choose between 10 Cubic Feet Steel Hopper and 10 Cubic Feet Polyethylene Hopper.

Here at Handtrucks2go, clearing dry leaves will no longer be a burden. You will have more time to enjoy the autumn and prepare for the holiday season.

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Business Efficiency Can Save Lives

Employers sometimes think that they are saving more money from not investing for the right moving equipment for their business. Not knowing that they are at risk of greater loss when operating without proper machinery for the business. Injured employees, lost man-hours, damaged products or properties and unsatisfied customers are just some of the many possible problems that might be encountered when a business operates without proper moving equipment.

One of the most common causes of back injuries in the US is unsafe lifting and carrying of heavy loads. Employees often complain about having to carry heavy materials from one place to another just to get their job done. This also often leads to injuries that have many possible effects on the employee, not only to his job but also to his family. Lost wages or worst lost career due to injury, an injury that requires medical treatment that would cost a person his own money. Spending the money for treatment without having an income may lead to depression and depression affects the whole family.

On the side of the business owner, having an injured employee requires to hire an alternative person to do the job. That would cost the business for training and it is expected that the productivity of the business is less when a trainee or a new employee do the job. There is not even a guarantee that a replacement would be found immediately when an employee gets injured, which would mean even less if not totally no productivity. Employees’ safety is also a liability of the business owner. Therefore, an injured employee should expect assistance from the employer which would definitely mean an expense on the business.

Other than an injured employee, damaged equipment, product or property can also be encountered by a business who operates with no proper moving equipment. Accidental or uncontrolled sudden drop of products or equipment that is being delivered often causes damage to the item or property. Who would be happy on instead of having their safe or vault installed, ended up having a broken tile floor or damaged door frame?

Unsatisfied customer. It is critical for all business of any industry to always deliver the best customer satisfaction whether it is a product or service they are offering. An unsatisfied customer may be influential to his family and friends who are potential future customers that the business can possibly lose. Never in the history of customer service that an unsatisfied promoted the service or product that caused them frustration so it is important to avoid any accident that can be caused by bot having proper moving equipment especially if your business involves transporting or moving heavy furniture, vending machines, drums or kegs, copiers, safes, woodstoves, and the likes.

Handtrucks2go offers a wide range of kinds, types, variety, and capacity of hand trucks and moving equipment. You can also customize a hand truck that best fits your needs. Here at Handtrucks2go, you can always Count on Us to Keep You Rolling!

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Equipment For Moving Heavy Pianos

Whenever anyone has a heavy instrument it is inevitable that it will need to be shifted at one time or another. Piano moving equipment comes in several forms to make life easier for those lucky enough to own one. Piano wheels or a piano moving dolly means that the instrument can be shifted very easily and probably by just one person in most instances.

These small accessories have certainly made their mark for anyone who has to shift around instruments at short notice. Before they came onto the scene, a team of several people had to be brought in to do the shifting and this could be expensive and time consuming. But by having one of these superb little accessories to hand, the problem can be sorted out once and for all.

They come in several different versions too. Instruments Of the ‘grand’ variety which normally have three spindly legs are probably the most difficult ones to reposition. Relocating them to other rooms or buildings put these legs under immense strain and the instrument may be damaged beyond repair.

The accessory to be used in this instance has a three cornered set of wheels. Each arm is adjustable and the idea is that they are pulled out until they sit exactly beneath each leg on the instrument. Once this has been achieved, the arms are fixed in position so that nothing is left to chance. Then the relocation can start in earnest.

Upright varieties have their own design too and they either have the instrument sitting directly on top of them, or a separate set of wheels is placed at either end of the instrument. Most of these instruments reside in schools or church halls and the owners may find that leaving them atop the accessory makes life easier for those days when the instrument has to be relocated.

The older design of accessory was rather spider like but these days there are newer designs coming to the fore. V-shaped set ups means that the design is much more stable and less strain is put on the grand instruments when they are being shifted.

Of course, it is obvious that some of these instruments are extremely heavy and awkward. Being usually quite valuable too, it is best to avoid any situation where other furnishing, floors or indeed people are put at risk. But the good thing about these accessories is that they can be used by just one person in some instances.

Some of the larger instruments will never be shifted of course since once in situ; most people would shy away from ever putting them somewhere else. Even some homes or establishments which are being sold often remain with the instrument in the music room or hall so that nothing has to be relocated. With the help of these clever little accessories though, valued and much loved instruments can now travel relatively easily to the new destination without too much upset. This is particularly useful for family heirlooms and the like.

Looking for piano moving equipment? Have a look at Handtrucks2go today!

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Electric Fork Lifts

Electric fork lifts come in many types just like any other equipment available today. Their capacities in carrying loads also vary based on their type. Most warehouses these days make use of a fork lift to move around heavy objects easily since they are capable of carrying objects that weigh around 3 to 5 tons. Forklifts that are larger in size are designed to be able to carry heavier loads such as those needed for shipping.

An operator moves the fork lift by tilting the mast so that the forks, tines, or blades can get a secure hold on the object that needs to be lifted and moved around. It is a common practice to rate a forklift based on its maximum load in terms of capacity. The same rule applies in electric fork lifts.

If you are going to look at these machines closely you will find that they can be operated using rear-wheel steering. This feature allows the operator to move the lift around tight or confined spaces easily. However, those who are not accustomed to this kind of driving may find the rear-wheel steering a bit odd to manipulate. keep in mind that operating this machine may take time to get accustomed to since it cannot be operated easily since it doesn’t move steadily. The blades used for loading have a tendency to move whenever the lift is moving. Equipment that can move heavy loads like electric fork lifts are very much in demand in warehouses, factories and even manufacturing companies because it allows operators to get the job done in a faster and more convenient manner.

An operator of this machine needs to maneuver the equipment onto a loading bay where multiple pallets are placed. Moving the equipment in such spaces need experience, skill and proficiency which can be achieved through extensive training. This kind of structure is actually more prone to dangers that is why it needs a skilled operator to drive the lift. Also, the designers of storage bays pay special attention to the minutest detail of their design to ensure that no accidents will befall those who are using it.

If you are planning on operating an electric fork lift, there are several organizations that conduct such training provided that they too have passed the necessary training and examination and are licensed to teach. For those who have received certification to teach future operators of electric fork lifts, they can train students in their own location or in the organization’s own school. The format for training on a lift can be off-site and on-site.

There are studies conducted that show that there is a high percentage of on-site accidents in warehouses and factories that make use of fork lifts. It is usually the operators who are blamed for these accidents. However, the reason why so many accidents occur in these conditions is the fact that the operators didn’t receive proper training in operating electric fork lifts. Nowadays, business owners who are using electric fork lifts in their business are looking forward to having their operators get the training they need to be able to become fully qualified to operate such an equipment. Giving their operators proper training with proper certification helps minimize the dangers of working in a factory or warehouse where such an equipment is used.

There are other instruments that can be used in such places such as industrial trucks. Driving this equipment should only be in a certain speed limit. Most fork lifts are designed to have horns in them to be able to warn those who are on foot that they are coming. It is also required for the operator of electric fork lifts to have good eyesight and that the factory or warehouse they are working in has adequate lighting for them to see things properly.

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WESCO CUSTOM STEEL UTILITY CART

Are you ready to design your own utility service cart? You can do it easily. Utility Service carts are sturdy yet economical. The Wesco Custom Steel Utility Cart is made of steel, is built to last and is easy to maneuver. Two (2) sizes are available. Either size can be ordered with two (2) or three (3) shelves. Plus an optional drawer increases the options in how the Wesco Custom Steel Utility Cart can be used. When properly positioned, the Wesco Steel Cart can easily move up to a five hundred (500) pound capacity.

The Wesco Custom has the baked-enamel finish paint. The top tray can easily be converted into a flat work space for writing, if needed. Although the size can be ordered, the shelves can be purchased and the option drawer can be added, this Utility Cart is delivered unassembled. Assembly is required. Instructions are included and can be put together with little effort. It is very simple and can be ordered in three (3) easy steps. First, choose the appropriate size. One of which is sixteen (16) inches by thirty (30) inches. The second is the larger of the two being twenty four (24) inches by thirty six (36) inches. Order the size that fits the need. Second, consider if you need an optional third shelf. Then, lastly, consider if an optional drawer should be included in the design. Because the carts are made of steel, by ordering one or several of these carts, you can expect them to last for years and years of use.

The following companies would benefit from purchasing the Wesco Custom Steel Utility Cart:

  • Hospitals both private and public institutions.
  • Pharmacy(s) within the pharmacy or the store that is included.
  • Hair salons
  • Spas for restocking towels and supplies.
  • Doctors
  • Chiropractors
  • Restaurants can use these carts for serving their customers in one step.
  • Schools both private and public for any number of tasks.
  • Churches can use the carts for banquets or delivering books to the classroom.
  • Retail stores for a multitude of jobs, pricing product, stocking, etc.
  • Convenience stores for restocking product.
  • Catering businesses is easy to imagine the uses.
  • Offices for delivering mail or coffee.
  • Government contractors
  • Day cares for delivering snacks or toys.
  • Retirement homes
  • Rest homes can use for delivering medicines to the residents.
  • Delivery services
  • Mail companies for moving mail from place to place.
  • Nail salons
  • Florists
  • Barber shops
  • Thrift stores
  • Car service companies use carts for moving oil and other parts to and from storage.
  • Video rental stores use carts when switching out their new titles and resets.
  • Fruit stands
  • Grocery stores use carts for restocking and when pricing product on the shelves.
  • Dollar stores
  • Malls
  • YOUR business
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Round Table and Folding Chair Cart In 1

The Round Table and Folding Chair Cart is a product of Raymond and thus one can be assured of the products durability and efficiency. It’s a very practical and compact product that helps in the easy shifting of round tables and even folding chairs. The movement of tables and chairs can be quite time consuming and could end up as a monotonous and difficult job too. When equipped with the Round Table and Folding Chair Cart, the chairs and tables can be shifted quickly and that too very easily. Ease of usage and apparent saving of human labour and cost is the major attractive feature of the Round Table and Folding Chair Cart. Round tables can be a bit tricky to carry around. Thus this cart can hold up to 5 round tables that are foldable and also 20 chairs. If they are lifetime brand chairs, the cart can carry 14 of them. The Round Table and Folding Chair Cart is thus a great tool for storing as well as moving and shifting of a large amount round tables and chairs at a single go.
And as always remember Handtrucks2Go is your best source for all of your moving equipment!

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Organizing A Nearly Stress Free Move Part 1

There is a reason why organizing a move is included on the official psychologist stress test, right up there with getting a divorce and dealing with death. Moving is especially stressful for people because there is just so much to keep in mind. Getting all the moving tips you can is essential. Do I have everything I need? Do I have enough boxes? What if I forget something important?
Your move begins about a month in advance of the official moving date because you will have to change your mailing address with utility companies, businesses or other important agencies. Call the utility company and arrange a date for your services to be shut off. Go through your home and try to evaluate your possessions. You will need to know how much you have so that you can get enough boxes and a big enough moving truck for transport. Some items are not worth taking with you, so evaluate carefully and give away whatever you cannot take with you.

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