Magliner Gemini Hand Trucks

[The Critic]

I would like to buy a high-quality Hand Truck and was advised to consider a Magliner. Specifically, the Magliner Gemini series.

Gemini Jr. Convertible Hand Truck, 10 inch Pneumatic Wheels

Gemini Jr. Convertible Hand Truck has 5 inch polyurethane casters, double grip handle, 18 x 7-1/2 inch die cast aluminum nose plate, 10 inch pneumatic wheels. GMK16UA4 knock down, GMA16UA4 assembled

www.magliner.com

There are a lot of available options. Primary use will be for moving items around the garage and furniture for houses. The idea of a convertible truck sounds appealing, but I am not sure how useful it is real life.

Any guidance/opinions are welcomed.

 

[JHZR2]

First question is if you’ll really get $350 of value out of it. It will take up space, get in your way, etc…

 

[The Critic]

First question is if you’ll really get $350 of value out of it. It will take up space, get in your way, etc…

I can get it for low-mid $200's. HF equivalent is $70 so this is 3x the cost.

I have space for it, but obviously, less is always better. Several times a year, I wish I had one.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Michael, I bought the $100 convertible hand truck at Costco. Very well made. I waited for it to go on sale for a year I think. No luck.
I also have the small fold up model that does most everything and comes along in the Tundra when necessary.

 

[Vercingetorix]

Spent 30 years delivering stuff. Don’t mess around. Everything else sucks.

Custom Hand Trucks - Honeyman Aluminum Incorporated

At Honeyman Aluminum, we provide the nations finest, durable, and lightweight American made hand trucks and carts for numerous heavy and light weight industrial applications.

www.honeymanaluminum.com

 

[demarpaint]

We use one which was fitted with 3/4" plywood, used with 4 wheels on the ground to transport equipment into elevators for work in NYC high rise residential properties. It is worth its weight in gold. We found the cheaper units don't hold up as well.

 

[drtyler]

Get a Milwaukee from Lowe’s, about $100 for the convertible.

 

[BeerCan]

Cosco from Costco is what I have and like. If I needed it to make a living I would do magliner or honeyman

https://www.costco.com/cosco-3-in-1-folding-series-hand-truck-cart--platform-cart-with-flat-free-wheels.product.100477134.html

Actually that is not the one in my Costco but similar

 

[flanso]

I have a Magliner HMK111UA4, a basic aluminum hand truck. It is very well made and, in my opinion, worth the extra money.

 

[JTK]

Go for it. It will last you a lifetime.

I recently fitted my $29 HFT one with $45 worth of non-pneumatic tires off Amazon. It's every bit of a $74 unit now!