Handtrucks2go Receives 2019 Best of Lakewood Award

Handtrucks2go has been selected for the 2019 Best of Lakewood Award in the Moving Supply Store category by the Lakewood Award Program.

We are glad to announce and that all of our efforts to deliver the best customer service and products are being recognized.

Each year, the Lakewood Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to customers and community. We are one of the companies that they recognize as exceptional companies that help make the Lakewood area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2019 Lakewood Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Lakewood Award Program and data provided by third parties.

Handtrucks2go would like to extend our gratitude for your continuous support. We are committed to continuing to provide the highest quality moving equipment at the most competitive prices. Our dedication doesn’t end with the sale, our customer service staff is readily available to you six days a week to answer your questions and assist you with your concerns.

Looking for a Narrow Electric Pallet Jack?

Pallet jacks have become essential equipment for any business looking to move palletized loads. Handtrucks2go now offers a range of narrow pallet jacks that you would not easily find in the market. Unlike the typical 27″ wide fork pallet jacks that are widely available in the market, narrow pallet jacks are difficult to find. We will make it easier for you through this blog.

This article provides a brief overview of our full range of narrow electric pallet jacks.

Noblelift PTE33N-2145

The NOBLELIFT Edge Electric Pallet Jack features a 7″ lift height designed to have the advantages of both a manual and electric pallet truck making it the perfect equipment for any type of material handling and solves all your problems the best way possible. It comes in 21″ x 45″ fork size.

Noblelift SPTE33X-2145

The NOBLELIFT Semi-Electric Heavy Duty Pallet Truck lifts feature a power drive and reverses and a manual pump for lowering and lifting your load. Special release feature allows it to be used as a conventional manual pallet jack if the battery gets depleted. Its fork size is 21″ wide and 45″ long.

If you have an existing manual narrow pallet jack and need to have it converted to electric pallet jack, you can get our PowerPallet Manual Pallet Jack Converter. The PowerPallet is a new and unique “bolt-on” device that will instantly convert any standard major brand manual pallet jack into an ultra-compact motorized pallet jack. This revolutionary, multi-patented invention consists of a powerful, battery operated compact drive unit and throttle assembly that can be connected to any major brand or standard pallet jack.

You can click this link to see more of the different pallet jack options that are available from us.

Wesco-273288

The Wesco Semi-Electric Pallet Truck is a great product that will give you great movement. This is a dual-speed truck with automatic braking. If the handle is released or near the vertical or horizontal position by 10-degrees, or if the throttle is released, the hand truck will brake automatically. It has 20.50″ x 48″ fork size.

Vestil EPT-2048-45 and EPT-2047-30

The Vestil fully powered pallet truck was made for easy and quick operation. Electric drive and lift. Includes fingertip raise and lower buttons. Easy-to-operate throttle for forward and reverse direction. Throttle offers infinite forward and reverse speeds. Safety features include a horn and belly reverse button. The EPT-2048-45 has a 20″ x 48″ fork size while the EPT-2047-30 has 20″ x 47″ fork size.

Vestil PMC-EPT-2045

The Vestil Pramac Electric Pallet Truck comes with 20″ wide x 45″ long fork size. Designed to make the operator’s task extremely easy, this electric pallet jack combines the compactness and versatility of a hand pallet truck with the ergonomics of an electric pallet truck. It is suited for moving loads in confined spaced where larger electric pallet trucks will not fit.

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.

Statistics: 2019 Workplace Injury Causes

According to the Liberty Mutual Index 2019 release, overexertion is the top cause of most serious injuries in the US workplace. These are injuries related to lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying or throwing had cost businesses 13.11 billion US dollars and rated 23.65%.

The 2019 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index is also the first to report the causes and costs of the most serious workplace injuries for eight specific industries that account for a high proportion of all workplace injuries: Manufacturing, Healthcare, Construction, Professional Services, Retail, Wholesale, Transportation & Warehousing, Leisure & Hospitality.

Overexertion ranked first in five out of 8 industries: Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, Transport &Warehousing, Wholesale. That brought it to rank one in all 8 industries. Injury causes include:

Top Five Causes of Workplace Injuries by Industry

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Construction

Professional Services

Retail

Wholesale

Transportation and Warehousing

Leisure & Hospitality

These serious injuries can be avoided, and millions if not billions of dollars can be saved by business industries by choosing and using appropriate machines and equipment for their business operations. Handtrucks2go can help you choose the right hand truck, dolly, cart, lift, hoist or jacks that would fit your needs. Our customer service representatives are available from 9 am to 6 pm to help you. Here at Handtrucks2go, you can “Count On Us To Keep You Rolling”.

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!

NYC Man Crushed By Safe

Foxnews reports a Manhattan man was crushed while moving a safe in New York City. According to the report the man was crushed and killed by a giant safe on Sunday while attempting to move the 600-plus pound equipment in Lower Manhattan.

The unidentified man and two friends were trying to get the large safe down a flight of stairs at 76 Mott Street at around 4:30 p.m. when they lost control, according to law enforcement sources. The safe, which weighed between 600 and 800 pounds, slid down the stairs and pinned the man against the wall of the stairwell. He was moving it down from the fourth floor when the tragedy happened.

Accidents can and do happen but we must do all we can to prevent them. Having the correct equipment and know-how is of essential importance when moving any heavy load.

For this unfortunate man it is too late, but for others please consider getting an electric stair climber hand truck that is designed to assist you while moving safes and other heavy loads. Are they cheap? No. But most definitely cheaper than a human life!

Memorial Day Sale Starts Now!

Dear Customers,

Our memorial Day Sale has already begun, hopefully by now you have finished finding all those deals for your personal needs, so we figured this would be a good opportunity to run a sale for your business needs.

Save 5% off up to $50, use code memorial5 .

Snag great savings now off our popular Magliner and Escalera Hand Trucks.

Popular choices include:

Build Your Own Magliner Hand Truck – Click here.

Build Your Own Magliner Beer Keg Hand Truck – Click here.

Prefer a pre-configured hand truck?

Magliner Beer Keg Hand Truck-Click here.

Don’t forget our super popular Magliner Convertible trucks, the Gemini Junior and the Gemini Senior.

Looking for an electric hand truck?

Click here for the Escalera Stair Climber or here for the Escalera Stair Climber with Forklift.

*Not valid on past orders.

The Best Way To Move Your Piano

Moving a piano or any large item for that matter can be very difficult requiring much needed time, planning and effort especially when you’re doing it alone. As a matter of fact, many people would call for professional services that solely specialize in moving and storage in order to deal with this strenuous and seriously draining task. Despite that, moving a piano on your own is definitely not impossible especially if you do it right with the right equipment for the job. Keep in mind that a typical piano can weigh as much as 300 lbs while a grand piano can also reach up to 1,000 lbs or more. Do not fret, as mentioned earlier if you do it right this won’t be a problem. The following are the recommended guidelines to properly move a piano.

Ask for Assistance. Never be embarrassed to ask for help since your safety is your number one priority. As the saying goes “The more the merrier” which in this case won’t make things merry but will definitely make things a whole lot easier. First and foremost you should always ask for help especially when you’re still new at the job. In fact, if you’re not confident enough you can always call or talk to moving companies or professional movers.

Wear Proper Attire. Just like any other activity that requires physical labor, you should wear something loose and comfortable since you will need to move around a lot so flexibility is key. Keep in mind that if your clothes are too loose this might get tangled or stuck around sharp corners or edges. Aside from that, the footwear matters so wear work boots (preferably steel-toed) or if anything else athletic shoes that have a decent grip to the ground so that you remain stable throughout the duration of the task. If you’re not used to lifting and transporting heavy objects, use working or rubber gloves to help improve grip and pain in your hands. Don’t forget to remove unnecessary accessories that hinder your work such as, bracelets, watches, rings, necklaces and so on since this may tangle-up or even damage both your accessories and your piano.

Plan Ahead. In everything you do, you should always plan ahead to minimize casualties and maximize efficiency. Although this is sometimes easier said than done if you don’t know what you’re doing. You should have a good understanding of the piano/s you are moving. This means that you should know the dimensions/size, key mechanisms, movable parts, sensitive areas, construction material and so on. These details will dictate how you can effectively move the piano without causing any damages during travels and lifting. In relation to that, by measuring the dimensions of the piano you can plan your route and map in your head where you can safely and effortlessly take your piano from point A to B. This may require you to utilize measuring tapes to measure the piano itself, doorways, hallways, and staircases.

Protect the Piano. Since it takes too much resources, time and energy to wrap the whole piano with protective layers, it is important to know the key components of your piano so that you can dedicate your time in wrapping those areas with packaging tape, padding, cardboard and/or special moving blankets. The things to look out for as follows: Always lockdown the spinet and keep the keyboard lid closed and locked when moving since the keys are fragile and should therefore be protected. Make sure that the corners and the bottom portion of the piano are covered and wrapped since these are usually the contact points when transporting the piano. Keep in mind that you should not apply tape directly on wooden surfaces since this may damage it.

Choosing the Right Equipment. Now that everything is ready and all set to go, the only thing left to do is lift and move the piano. With some help, you and your co-movers can surely carry it manually with your bare hands but why spend all that time, energy and effort when you can use specialize piano dollies that are mainly designed for effectively and safely carrying pianos. With these dollies, it is possible to move pianos single-handedly without pouring much effort into it. Thankfully, Handtrucks2go has numerous piano dollies to choose from all having different features so make sure to choose one that best fits your needs. In addition to that, the Escalera Automatic Stair Climber is one of Handtrucks2go’s best and widely used piano dolly since it comes with multiple options making it a multi-purpose dolly and is ergonomically designed to move pianos along stairs and hallways with ease. If you’re planning to move a larger sized piano or a grand piano, you can also select from a wide variety of grand piano dollies from Handtrucks2go. Even without prior knowledge on how to use these dollies, these material handling equipment are fairly easy to use and provide you with a safer as well as an easier alternative to bare-handedly carrying the piano.

Introducing The All New NOBLELIFT Edge Electric Pallet Jack

Handtrucks2go is proud to announce the arrival of the all new NOBLELIFT PTE33N electric pallet truck.

It wins the Handtrucks2go award for the most innovative product of the year. Featuring cutting edge design based on decades of design, it combines the advantages of a manual and electric pallet truck.

It is the perfect solution for light and medium duty material handling in a most effortless and economic fashion.

In stock and ready to ship!

For more details click here or on the image below.

EKKO Material Handling Equipment Has Now Partnered With Handtrucks2go

From the start, Handtrucks2go has been dedicated in bringing you a wide range of quality material handling equipment in hopes that you are able to accomplish numerous tasks as efficient and convenient as possible. We have been searching far and wide for various brands that can satisfy and meet your needs and expectations. That is why we bring you EKKO-Lifts new innovative and ergonomic products that we believe will surely meet and even exceed your standards. We have always prioritized our customers above all things and EKKO shares this sentiment with us guaranteeing you quality in products and service.

The price point on these products can easily save you anywhere from 25-50% !!

We at Handtrucks2go together with EKKO-Lifts offer you a new line of products all at competitive prices which are, but not limited to, scissor lift tables, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and their ever popular stackers. EKKO-Lifts have been best known for their Stackers which are incorporated with their advance engineering and superior quality. These are designed with the combination of the versatility of forklift, reach truck and a walkie stacker all in one product making them superior over standard stackers. When it comes to material handling, EKKO-Lift’s products will definitely not fail you.

This manufacturer has been in the business around 2008 and have been flourishing ever since. With their strict research and development, quality control, and quality assurance departments, every product has and will continue to pass CE certification with international safety standards and ISO 9001 Certification. With so many products to choose from, don’t hesitate to contact Handtrucks2go as we are always willing to help customers in need. Here at Handtrucks2go, we are always providing you with more and more options and solutions for your material handling endeavors.