HF Hand Truck....Hard vs inflatable tires

[90zcar]

Which hand trucks from harbor freight do you all prefer. Going to be moving soon and I need one. Cheaper to buy one then rent from u haul.


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[Ign]

All I can tell you is the cheesy two-piece wheels are garbage. If it's the silver steel wheels with bolts holding the pie tins together, stay away. They bend the first use.

edit: read the reviews on HF's site if you don't believe me

So I guess that would be a vote for solid tires but I've not seen what solid tires HF specs on their hand trucks. I rebuilt my blue 13" HF hand truck with aftermarket solid rubber tires, 3/4" axle and extra gusseting. It's now uber-duty.

 

[oldtractors]

The pneumatic ones have Chinese tubes and tires. They leak through the rubber and you will have to put air in them every month or so.

 

[zendriver]

pneumatic.

Hard rubber use only on smooth concrete.

I have a cheap from Sam's club 25 years ago, similar to

http://www.harborfreight.com/600-lb-capacity-heavy-duty-hand-truck-62776.html

 

[tarbellb]

I switched last year to the "worry free poly" #96691 10" tire, really like them.

Definitely have limitations though, you will start feeling them squish around 200lbs and up. I have loaded probably 400lbs, they feel like flat tires at that point, but thats what I usually had anyways.

These >>http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-worry-free-tire-96691.html

 

[2oolhound]

Solid

Air tires are tippy and the new ones from china are shite. (fall apart and go flat by the next time you need them.

 

[rockinacummins]

I got the big blue one with inflatable tires. $40 with coupon, and I would not be without it. The big tires were a must-have for going up and down a LOT of stairs.

 

[jd_1138]

If you're going to be moving appliances, get an appliance dolly with the ratcheting strap. They are awesome. I was helping some friends move, and 1 person can move an entire stove or washer by themselves. Less damage to your stuff, and easier on your back.

They're only $65 after coupon discount or you might can pick up a better branded used one off your local CL.

 

[mikegt4]

I have a big blue one from HF. It works great over grass and the tires even hold air for years. The only problem is the due to the large tire diameter the axle is pretty far back from the center of the load which means that you have to tilt the hand truck way back to balance the load.

 

[90zcar]

I think I'm going to go with the hard solid tire one.


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[619DioFan]

I would recommend against the HF dolly. check craigslist in your area for anyone selling a magliner brand dolly. if you can't find a magliner then get the Milwaukee at HD. The Milwaukee has a better handle and blade then the hf, the wheels are far better as well, also the Milwaukee has a fixed axle which is stronger. solid wheels are not good if you are dealing with stairs. if you are considering buying an appliance dolly , the hf on is a pos. again , the milwaukee appliance dolly at HD is pretty good although I don't like the fact that they went to plastic wheels on them as the older versions had rubber wheels.

 

[CGT80]

The red HF hand truck has been a POS. The tires should have been made of window screen, because window screen would have leaked less. The fork bent downward (it was probably overloaded) and now it is only good for scrap.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

My buddy uses a HF dolly with pneumatic tires to install appliances. The tires were never a problem, but the wheels themselves would crack. I tig'd them back together and they have held up just fine.

 

[kctyphoon]

I don't have one of these , but if it were me picking one out for myself, I think I'd go with this one

http://t.harborfreight.com/material...700-lb-capacity-bigfoot-hand-truck-62900.html

Just about any tire I have weather it's on a wheel barrel or some HF pnuematics, they all leak air over time.. I wouldn't let that alone deter me.

I have one those $30 folding, collapsing mini hand trucks. It's come in handy more than a few times and it's moved some big items too.. I can't see a full sized model like I posted giving you any issues unless it's severely overloaded.

 

[Bcom]

Wally World sells Milwaukee dollys for $30!!! Just bought one last month to move a washing machine. Worked great! Has wide solid tires, made in USA, and holds 600lbs!

 

[arturo7]

pneumatic

no contest

 

[BreeStephany]

I've always been partial to solid tires for HEAVY lifting... but it all depends on what you are moving across... Pneumatic tires (GOOD pneumatic tires) are great for having to haul things out of the back of a truck, across a parking lot, across a gravel road, etc. (uneven terrain), however, solid tires are great for moving heavy Heavy HEAVY objects across shop floors, up stairs, etc.

I have both, but my solid tire hand truck is generally my go to. Another reason is that I don't use them a lot, and it never fails that whenever I use the cart with pneumatic tires, I always have to put just a little air in (maybe use once or twice a year...)

Just my two cents

 

[abachman]

As already stated, hard tires are great for smooth surfaces and longevity. Air filled are good for cracked pavement or gravel etc. However, most of those tires lose air with regularity.

 

[stanleyrleonard]

Which hand trucks from harbor freight do you all prefer. Going to be moving soon and I need one. Cheaper to buy one then rent from u haul.

These are extremely practical when moving; and, they are on sale [49.99] @ Sears today: http://www.sears.com/milwaukee-hand...SellerId=Sears&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

Hope this helps--Stan

 

[jd_1138]

Wally World sells Milwaukee dollys for $30!!! Just bought one last month to move a washing machine. Worked great! Has wide solid tires, made in USA, and holds 600lbs!

As you know, that's not the same Milwaukee that makes power tools and hand tools. But it's amazing that any co. can produce and deliver a 600 pound dolly for $30 and some of that $30 is Wal-Mart's profit. The Milwaukee Hand Truck Co. must be making like 80 cents profit per dolly.

http://www.milwaukeehandtrucks.com/index.php

Now I know where Lowe's/Home Depot gets their lumber carts.

http://www.milwaukeehandtrucks.com/details.php?model=L3048LC&x=32&y=32

 

[Bcom]

As you know, that's not the same Milwaukee that makes power tools and hand tools. But it's amazing that any co. can produce and deliver a 600 pound dolly for $30 and some of that $30 is Wal-Mart's profit. The Milwaukee Hand Truck Co. must be making like 80 cents profit per dolly.

http://www.milwaukeehandtrucks.com/index.php

Now I know where Lowe's/Home Depot gets their lumber carts.

http://www.milwaukeehandtrucks.com/details.php?model=L3048LC&x=32&y=32

Yes i assumed it wasnt the same as the tool Milwaukee but it was the fact that it was cheap,well built,and made in the USA is why i posted.

 

[90zcar]

I bought a HF solid tire hand truck today. Seems nice but I may check out the Wal Mart one. Only reason being is the new garage I'm moving into is a double decker and I need to transport my welder between both levels and I may turn the hand truck into a welder cart to be able to go outside.


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[jd_1138]

I bought a HF solid tire hand truck today. Seems nice but I may check out the Wal Mart one. Only reason being is the new garage I'm moving into is a double decker and I need to transport my welder between both levels and I may turn the hand truck into a welder cart to be able to go outside.

I'd build a cool lift to go from the top floor to the bottom. Sort of like a lift in an 1800's industrial building in NYC or something.

We rented a 3 story vacation house in the Outer Banks and it had an external lift. You'd sit your luggage, groceries, etc. on it and push "2" or "3" and it'd go up.

 

[LexISpooled]

I just used the red HF with inflatable tires to move two 550lb drums over grass/gravel and it was a task but for $25 or so after coupon it's good to have around

 

[Ign]

This is my blue 13" HF, upgraded to solid tires, 3/4" axle, and I added the 90 degree gusset which splits the "V". This is unquestionably my go-to hand truck for 95% of what I do. As I said, the stock pie tin wheels BEND in short order.

 

[CTyankee]

I was out yesterday looking at the HF one, but didn't pull the trigger....gonna check out a few others

And just to add to the choices..not sure if they are just rebranded or there own.

Uhaul "regular"

https://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Moving-Lifting-Tools/Utility-dolly-Hand-Truck?id=8955

Uhaul dual app.

https://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Moving-Lifting-Tools/Hand-Truck-Dual-Application?id=8957

 

[pepi]

Solid tires roll easier with a load.

 

[ttpete]

I had one with pneumatic tires, and they were tubeless. Once they lost air, the bead was a PITA to get seated again. Finally, I just bought a pair of cast aluminum wheels with solid tires. Most hand trucks have 5/8" axles.

 

[thesilverone]

As you know, that's not the same Milwaukee that makes power tools and hand tools. But it's amazing that any co. can produce and deliver a 600 pound dolly for $30 and some of that $30 is Wal-Mart's profit. The Milwaukee Hand Truck Co. must be making like 80 cents profit per dolly.

http://www.milwaukeehandtrucks.com/index.php

Now I know where Lowe's/Home Depot gets their lumber carts.

http://www.milwaukeehandtrucks.com/details.php?model=L3048LC&x=32&y=32

I purchased this Milwaukee
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0098FPDZA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

The folding nose comes in handy

 

[90zcar]

Picked up a solid tire one today at harbor freight.


I'll probably buy a different one once I build my mobile hand truck welding cart and keep this solely for moving things.


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[pepi]

Good idea ..............V

 

[90zcar]

Very cool but I want to keep mine more like a hand truck so it's more mobile


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[Mustang1167]

I don't know your location but Home Depot has Milwaukee brand hand trucks. They are made in the USA if that matters. I have an inflatable tire model because I use it in the grass often and find it easier.

 

[Bcom]

Here is my Milwaukee wally world dolly for 30bux. Holds 600lb

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[Parabellum]

As you know, that's not the same Milwaukee that makes power tools and hand tools. But it's amazing that any co. can produce and deliver a 600 pound dolly for $30 and some of that $30 is Wal-Mart's profit. The Milwaukee Hand Truck Co. must be making like 80 cents profit per dolly.

http://www.milwaukeehandtrucks.com/index.php

Now I know where Lowe's/Home Depot gets their lumber carts.

http://www.milwaukeehandtrucks.com/details.php?model=L3048LC&x=32&y=32

Another vote for Milwaukee, or a used Magline

 

[90zcar]

Was at Walmart today. Checked out the Milwaukee one. It was ok. Wasn't super impressed with it. Basically identical to the HF one besides the handle. I didn't like how the wheels are attached on the Milwaukee one


The welds aren't anything to brag about either.



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[fatfillup]

Did not read all the post but Chicrap air tires will cause you grief. They will leak. I would go solid. Have converted a couple of hand trucks to solid.

Unfortunately, all the pressure washers I sell have Chicrap tires and a 700 lb machine does not roll well on flat tires. Yes, it is a pet peeve of mine

 

[Crazyjake8493]

I don't have a HF hand truck, but I would always prefer solid tires unless you have to go across grass or gravel a lot. On hard ground, the pneumatic tires aren't as stable.

 

[bczygan]

I have two handcarts, both bought used, and not HF.

One is solid tires and one pneumatic.

I use the solid tire one more, especially for heavy loads and on hard surfaces.

But the pneumatic one works better going up stairs because it will go up and around the nosing of the stair, where it hangs over the riser below. It's also good on rough terrain and dirt and grass.

Bill

 

[theoldwizard1]

As others have mentioned, go BIG ! Don't waste your money on the one that converts to a 4 wheel cart. It only works on perfectly level, hard surfaces.

I prefer the pneumatic tires, but you have to make certain they are filled to the max every day.

Pick up a set of the cheap 1" straps at HF to strap stuff to the cart. They usually come 4 in a package. They are way too long for most items, so take 2 of them and cut them in half.