Powered Trolleys

At Handle-iT we understand the importance of both productivity and health and safety, so why would we expect you to be moving heavy loads up hills and down dales when we have the power to help you? Power assisted trolleys are essential in some environments for safely moving heavy loads and are becoming increasingly common in workplaces as safety standards rise. Should you be using powered trolleys? Risk assess a few simple questions and the answer will be obvious. 

• Are loads being moved on a constant basis?
• Are the loads in excess of 300kg?
• Are trolleys being operated over uneven surfaces or gradients?
• Are there staff with disabilities operating trolleys?
• Are operators fatigued by arduous shift patterns?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then a powered trolley might just be exactly what you need. 

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Intuitive Control System

You are in total control, with thyristor speed control, the more pressure you put on the speed control the faster the trolley will move, reduce the pressure and the speed will reduce accordingly. A simple key ignition prevents the trolley from being operated without a key, giving that little extra security. The control unit is also fitted with a battery discharge indicator as standard to avoid ever unexpectedly running out of charge.

Go Beyond Safety Standards

Fitted with a 'deadman' brake in case of the operator releasing a moving trolley, and an emergency stop button which disengages the trucks power system when depressed. These brakes also work on inclines, so if any incident pulls the user away from the trolley, the brakes will prevent the trolley from running away down the hill.

For even more finite control the Trolley-Power Range is fitted with a maximum and minimum speed setting allowing the operator to set the speed before moving, and an audio reverse alarm for safer manoeuvring backwards. For additional comfort and to reduce fatigue on the operator, these units are fitted with comfi-grip foam padded handles. There are also upgrades available such as amber beacons or rubberised bumpers for that extra layer of safety. Moving your trolley has never been easier, and has certainly never been safer.

Increase Employee Efficiency

If you can not argue the point for the necessity on health and safety grounds, then productivity benefits will. Rather than using a great deal of energy to shift items, with a power trolley heavy loads can be moved with only the push of a thumb.

Motorised platform trucks and trolleys reduce the fatigue endured by operators working hard and long shifts. It's a well known fact that fatigue will make an employee 69% less productive than workers who are not worn out. With these workers losing up to 5.5 hours per working week in productivity, this would cost (on the minimum wage for a 21 year old) over £1500 per year.

We design all our trolleys to be the best they can be, but our new 1000kg HIPOW motor means the powered trolley range just got BIGGER. Designed for when 500kg just wont cut it, this 1000kg motor uses chunkier 400mm Big Mumma wheels, originally designed for our turntable range. With wheels this large, the trolley has to operate using a turntable mechanism, however the standard bed can still be fitted with a variety of sides as standard, but can also be modified further to include attachments such as cradles, shelves, lockable lids, and whatever else you can imagine. 

Designed to Last

Made right here in the UK, our powered trolleys are built to an incredibly high standard using modern manufacturing techniques and quality materials. Like many of our trolleys, we often over specify thickness of steel for structural elements to protect against the unexpected, adding extra strength and durability to the trolley and extend its life as long as possible. All our trolleys are QA tested before dispatch, and the powered trolleys are no different. Rigorous testing of the electronics, braking, and control system ensure your trolley arrives fully functional and ready to use. All chassis for the Power-Trolley range come with a 5 year warranty while the power units and drive system are supplied with a 12 month warranty, ensuring peace of mind.