Specialists in internal transport equipment for over 60 years
Specialists in internal transport equipment for over 60 years
A bespoke hand truck for urban logistics is ideal when standard models are too large, too heavy or too unwieldy for electric delivery vans, narrow doorways and short stop-overs. The design can be customised in terms of width, frame length, loading board, wheels, handles and foldability, enabling couriers to make deliveries more quickly and ergonomically.
Lightweight
Aluminium
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Compact
Usage
Agile
Delivery
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No more wasted space. We customise the frame length, width and (folding) tailgate to exact specifications, so that the hand truck fits seamlessly into the load compartment of your electric van.
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In the city, every second and every step counts. By fitting the hand trolley with the right handles and ensuring it is well-balanced, your couriers will have to lift less weight. This makes the work quicker and is much more ergonomic.
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Would you like to test a single prototype in practice before equipping your entire fleet or hub? No problem. We can build your ideal last-mile hand truck, starting from just one unit.
Urban logistics and last-mile delivery present unique challenges. Every day, your couriers navigate bumpy cobblestones, high kerbs and narrow doorways, whilst space in the load compartment of an electric van (EV) is limited. A standard hand truck is therefore often too heavy, too bulky, or takes up an unnecessary amount of load space.
That is why we design the perfect configuration, tailored precisely to your vehicle, the ergonomics of your delivery staff and the type of parcels you carry. Below you can see the technical options we use to build a bespoke hand truck that does meet the requirements of the city centre.
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Every application requires different choices. Below are a number of features that can be customised on a bespoke hand truck. If your requirements aren’t listed here, we’d be happy to help you find a suitable solution.
For city use, we often recommend puncture-proof (PU) wheels to prevent slowdowns, or pneumatic tyres if the courier rides frequently on old cobblestones.
Choose between a fold-away tray or an extra-wide tray for large parcels.
Consider using lashing points or rubber bumpers to prevent damage to doors in narrow corridors.
Yes, that’s exactly why we offer bespoke solutions. We analyse the dimensions of your load compartment and adjust the frame length, width and front plate so that the hand truck fits snugly, without wasting valuable loading space.
Yes, we design bespoke foldable hand trolleys that fit perfectly in the cab or the back of small electric vans (EVs). By opting for a fold-away shovel and a cleverly designed frame length, the courier always has an ergonomic tool to hand without compromising on valuable load space in the van.
For last-mile delivery in narrow doorways and corridors, we build hand trolleys with an extra-narrow wheelbase and a reduced frame width. This allows your delivery staff to navigate tight spaces in city centres effortlessly and ergonomically, whilst also preventing damage to doors, door frames and walls.
Delivery drivers in the city centre regularly have to go up and down stairs. To reduce this heavy physical strain, we can fit your hand truck with sturdy slide rails at the rear.
That depends on your requirements. For vibration-free transport of fragile parcels over cobblestones and kerbs, we recommend high-quality pneumatic tyres (optimal shock absorption). However, if you want 100% certainty that your couriers will never be left stranded on the road with a flat tyre, then a solid, puncture-proof PU tyre is the best and most durable choice for urban logistics.
To provide sound advice, the following factors are particularly important: the vehicle’s internal dimensions, the type of load, the maximum weight, the surface on which it will be used, the number of stops per day, and any passageways or stairs.
Yes, aluminium is particularly useful when a hand truck needs to be lifted in and out of a vehicle frequently. Its low weight makes it more practical, whilst the design can be tailored to the load and intended use.
Not compulsory, but certainly practical. In a zero-emission zone, you’ll often be making deliveries using smaller, electric vehicles with limited load space. A compact, lightweight, bespoke hand truck ensures you don’t waste any load space whilst still being able to make deliveries efficiently.
Please get in touch with our specialists and we’ll help you with your enquiry.
Please get in touch with us via the form for personalised advice, or request a no-obligation quote straight away for a solution that perfectly suits your way of working.
Small team: Direct lines of communication, smooth communication, always available.
Flexibility: It’s not just possible – it’s a given! Models can be customised to suit your requirements.
We’re here to help: with over 60 years’ experience, we’re happy to get you off to a good start.
