Stair Climber Sack Trucks

What are Stair Climber Sack Trucks?

Stair climber sack trucks are fundamental equipment for anyone who has to move heavy items up and down steps or over kerbs and stairways. Moving loads and packages across this terrain is typical for many commercial businesses - stair-climbing sack trucks are the equipment you've been waiting for.  

What are Powered Stair Climber Sack Trucks?

Powered stair climbing trucks are designed to optimise manual handling efficiency and remove the user's strain. Our Electric Stair Climber Sack Truck is built to tackle the most demanding tasks, including stairs, kerbs, and other obstacles. Whether moving products from van to door or around your premises, a powered stair climber makes the task easier, safer, and much more efficient. If you want to increase workplace efficiency and improve your safety operations, a powered stairclimber sack truck could be the machine you have been waiting for. 

Features of Stair Climber Sack Trucks

Stair climbing sack trucks have a range of features that help you to move equipment safely and efficiently. To better understand stair climbing sack trucks, we've listed their properties and features to help show how they can assist you in your workplace. 

What is a star wheel configuration on a Stair climber Sack Trucks?

Stair climber sack trucks are fitted with tyres in a star wheel configuration on both sides. When a stair climbing sack truck has a star wheel configuration, it means the wheel is in contact with the stairs at all times, making it far easier to move and control up and down the stairs. 

Skids

Some of our sack trucks are fitted with skids; skids assist with movement over steps and kerbs, which makes the functionality of the sack truck ideal for delivery staff and those who manually handle goods.  When a sack truck is fitted with skids, you can lay it horizontally to ease loading and unloading.

How to Use a Stair Climber Hand Truck

A stair climber hand truck, or stair climbing trolley, is an invaluable tool for moving items up and down stairs. Here’s how to use it:

1. Place the Load: Secure the item onto the hand truck.
2. Align the Wheels: Ensure the sets of three rotating wheels on each side are touching the stairs.
3. Ascend or Descend:
• Going Up: Pull the hand truck towards you, allowing the wheels to "walk" up each step.
• Going Down: Push the hand truck forward gently, letting the wheels ease down each step.
4. Balance the Load: Maintain a firm grip and keep the load balanced for safe movement.

How to Move a Box Down Stairs with a Stair Climber Hand Truck

To safely move a box downstairs with a stair climber hand truck:

1. Secure the Box: Ensure the box is firmly placed on the hand truck.
2. Position the Wheels: Place the rotating wheels at the edge of the first step.
3. Guide the Descent: Slowly guide the hand truck down each step, letting the wheels smoothly lower the load.
4. Keep Steady: Maintain control and balance throughout the descent to ensure safety.

Using these simple steps, you can easily and safely transport heavy loads on stairs.

Stair climber Sack Trucks at PARRS

The selection of stair climbing sack trucks at PARRS includes items crafted from steel and aluminium for guaranteed strength and durability. You will also find stair sack trucks with dual handles, folding handles, telescopic handles, and loop handles to suit the needs of your workforce and equip them with items that will help boost efficiency and safety. Depending on the weight you lift, you will find various stair climbing sack trucks to suit you, including capacities of 101-199kg, 200-299kg, and lightweight stair climbing trolleys that can handle 100kg and under.