The Curious Case of Rising Magliner Prices

If you’ve been in the market for a sack truck lately, you might have noticed something odd, your trusty old favourite from Magliner suddenly seems to have developed champagne tastes.

Yes, Magliner, long admired for sturdy, reliable sack trucks has crept up in price. And no, it’s not because they’ve started plating them in gold (although that would certainly make deliveries more glamorous).

So, what’s going on?

In short: tariffs.

With shifting trade policies in the US, tariffs on exported goods have nudged prices upward. By the time those costs ripple across the Atlantic, UK buyers are left staring at price tags that feel… a bit ambitious for something designed to carry boxes of printer paper.

It’s not dramatic enough to cause a forklift strike, but it’s noticeable especially if you’re buying in bulk or replacing a fleet.

Do you really need to pay the premium?

Here’s the good news: not necessarily.

While Magliner has built a solid reputation over the years, there are now plenty of alternative sack trucks that deliver similar performance without the price tag. Many of these options are robust, practical, and most importantly kind to your budget.

Let’s be honest: a sack truck’s job is to move things from A to B without complaint. It doesn’t need a luxury badge to do that well.

Handle-iT’s GTA range has the lightweight yet heavy duty aluminium chassis along with a modular design that means you can still design your own sack truck.  These configurations ensure perfect ergonomics, plate sizes to suit your loads allowing safe working practices.

A quick word about wheels (because they matter more than you think)

If there’s one place you don’t want to cut corners, it’s the wheels. They’re the unsung heroes of any sack truck quietly taking the strain while everything else gets the credit.

That’s where our own range of Magliner compatible wheels comes in. Pneumatic or Puncture Proof

We’ve focused on the details that actually make a difference:

• High-quality bearings for smoother movement
• Grease nipples (yes, the humble but mighty feature) to keep things running properly over time
• Durable construction that stands up to real-world use, not just showroom floors
• Dome Face offers less rolling resistance which means that you need to apply less force

In other words, you get performance you can rely on, without paying a premium for a logo.

The bottom line

Magliner still makes excellent kit, no argument there. But with prices creeping up thanks to tariffs, it’s worth taking a step back and asking: what am I really paying for?

If the answer is “reliability,” there are now more ways than ever to get it without stretching the budget. And if the answer is “good wheels,” well… we’ve got you covered there.

Because at the end of the day, a sack truck shouldn’t cost the earth, it should just help you move it.