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Old 04-18-2012, 05:44 AM
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Do you mean these sorts of things?

Pallet Trucks : LIFT-RITE Powered Pallet Truck - Pallet Jack : Avenue Industrial Supply

Pallet trucks come in all shapes and sizes they even fit on the back of trucks but they all seem to rely on the heavy stuff already being on pallets.

I haven't looked at the prices for this sort of thing recently but 20 years ago you could buy a second hand fork lift truck (gas powered thing) for less then a pallet truck.

I think your solution will depend a bit more on the surface over which you need to move / haul this stuff. Strong smooth concrete is best but isn't always everywhere. Small wheels can not always manage with uneven surfaces.
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Old 04-18-2012, 08:01 AM
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Do you mean these sorts of things?

Pallet Trucks : LIFT-RITE Powered Pallet Truck - Pallet Jack : Avenue Industrial Supply

Pallet trucks come in all shapes and sizes they even fit on the back of trucks but they all seem to rely on the heavy stuff already being on pallets.

I haven't looked at the prices for this sort of thing recently but 20 years ago you could buy a second hand fork lift truck (gas powered thing) for less then a pallet truck.

I think your solution will depend a bit more on the surface over which you need to move / haul this stuff. Strong smooth concrete is best but isn't always everywhere. Small wheels can not always manage with uneven surfaces.
Thanks for the info. The picture in the thread below shows what I'm looking for but a pallet jack, if priced low enough, would also work.. I don't consider 5,000 low enough.
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Old 04-18-2012, 09:56 AM
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Thanks for the info. The picture in the thread below shows what I'm looking for but a pallet jack, if priced low enough, would also work.. I don't consider 5,000 low enough.
Yep 5000 is a bit too much for most individuals I guess.

The picture you posted looks interesting but wouldn't the wheels just spin or is it way heavier than it looks?
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Old 04-18-2012, 10:56 AM
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...The picture you posted looks interesting but wouldn't the wheels just spin or is it way heavier than it looks?
It looks like it might use the weight of the vehicle being pulled to provide downforce/traction.
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Old 04-18-2012, 12:37 PM
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It looks like it might use the weight of the vehicle being pulled to provide downforce/traction.
Oh right so it is a puller not a pusher?
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