Less effort required and a relieved back!
For transporting and moving heavy and/or bulky loads, the hand truck is really useful. And in its foldable version, it is even more practical since it does not take up any space when stored!
Do you want to buy one? To make the right choice, first, take a look at my selection of the best folding hand trucks currently on the market!
What is the best folding hand truck in 2022?
- Bosch Professional-My favourite (max. load 125kg)
- Wolfcraft TS 1500-One of the strongest (max. load 200kg)
- Stanley SXWTC-FT503-A good value for money (max. load 125kg)
- Wolfcraft TS 1000 – 2-in-1 hand truck/cart with inflatable wheels (max. load 150kg)
- Athlon Tools – With a 3-wheel system for stairs (max. load 70kg)
- Stanley SXWTD-FT580 – Good quality and cheap (max. load 70kg)
rating 5 out of 5
Bosch Professional
Editor’s note: 5 / 5 | Price: See the price on Amazon
bosch-professional folding hand truck this folding hand truck from Bosch Professional has obviously been designed to easily transport all the L-Boxx containing the various tools on the construction site. But with its professional quality, and aluminium structure, its use goes far beyond this. It has a maximum load capacity of 125 kg (60 kg on stairs), which means that it can move all kinds of items. Moreover, thanks to side supports and elastic bands, everything placed on the cart stays in place. As for its foldable side for space-saving storage, its wheels, handle and shelf folds down to make it both small and thin.
My opinion: Bosch Professional offers here a really well-thought-out folding hand truck, with all the ergonomics you would expect for an accessory of this type. I particularly like the elastic bands on the sides that allow holding everything, whether you carry tool cases, mortar bags or tile boxes. Although it is a bit heavy, it is also what makes it so solid, and at this level no hesitation, you can put on it almost anything you want! It’s clearly not the most affordable folding hand truck, but it’s one of the most successful. To facilitate your daily life, it is an excellent investment!
Wolfcraft TS 1500
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Price: See price on Amazon
wolfcraft ts 1500 folding hand truck Wolfcraft TS 1500 is a folding hand truck suitable for all professional activities. Ultra-rugged, it can move loads up to 200 kg (100 kg on stairs) and it also has a large tray to easily accommodate bulky objects. Thanks to its crossbars and its rounded back, the movements are done in a safe and secure way, without fear for the transported item. Especially with its large wheels (with ball bearings and foam comfort) and its ergonomic handles, it offers optimal manoeuvrability. Its opening is also very simple, with a single gesture, and with its retractable handles (with a central locking system), it allows a real saving of space once folded!
My opinion: Construction, movers, gardeners… this Wolfcraft folding hand truck clearly has something to please many professions! I was amazed by its sturdiness, and when it says it can carry 200 kg, it doesn’t lie: you can put anything you want on it (washing machine, refrigerator, pots full of soil, etc.), it goes through all alone. Everything in its design helps to appreciate it every time it is used, from the offset handles for easy handling to the wide tray combined with the rounded backrest to hold even the biggest objects. This model is also a bit heavy (10.4 kg), but it has more advantages than disadvantages!
rating 4 out of 5
Stanley SXWTC-FT503
Editor’s note: 4 / 5 | Price: See the price on Amazon
Stanley sxwtc-ft503 folding hand truck true folding hand truck, the Stanley SXWTC-FT503 has a very compact design when folded. All its parts fold down (wheels, shelf and handle) and it is then very slim to be the least bulky possible. With only 6.95 kg, it is not very heavy either to be moved where it must be used. Made from lightweight, unbreakable aluminium, it is nonetheless capable of carrying loads of up to 125 kg, making it ideal for many professionals, whether they are transporting tool boxes or large pieces of furniture. With a 480mm long and 350mm wide platform, its capacity is generous, making it totally versatile in its use.
My opinion: This Stanley is for me one of the best value for money you can find. Even if I have some reservations about its capacity to carry up to 125 kg (I tested it with 3 bags of concrete of 30 kg and it started to show some weaknesses…), it is still solid, well designed, and it knows how to be useful on many tasks. Moreover, with this reasonable price, it also has what it takes to attract individuals (for a big move, for example) where it will be more than enough. And as it doesn’t take up much space when folded, it is very easy to store!
Wolfcraft TS 1000
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Price: See price on Amazon
wolfcraft ts 1000 folding hand truck Wolfcraft TS 1000 offers a 2-in-1 transport system: thanks to an original design, it is both a folding hand truck and a cart. To make the most of its versatility, the maximum loads it can move are also generous (150 kg in hand truck mode, 200 kg in cart mode). Switching from one function to another is very easy, as the handles have different positions and only a few bends are required. The manoeuvrability is always assured thanks to the inflatable wheels and the adjustable angle of inclination. To move all types of objects, whether bulky or heavy, crossbars and a rounded back are finally present to avoid the risk of tipping.
My opinion: I really liked this multifunctional folding hand truck, which also acts as a cart, because of its ingenuity. Wolfcraft did a good job in the sense that both functions are fully exploitable: you can easily use one as well as the other. This makes it even more versatile, for example, it is perfect for moving logs in cart mode and saving your back! The inflatable wheels are also a real plus, even if I found that they tended to deflate a bit quickly. But that doesn’t spoil the whole thing which is really practical!
rating 4 out of 5
Athlon Tools
Editor’s note: 4 / 5 | Price: See the price on Amazon
Athlon tools folding hand truck this Athlon Tools folding hand truck stands out from the rest with its triple wheel system, which makes it much more efficient for moving up and down stairs, up and down sidewalks or even over obstacles. Made of sturdy aluminium, it is capable of moving a load of up to 70 kg (35 kg on stairs) and comes with 2 extendable cords to keep the load perfectly in place. Compact and light (4.1 kg only), it folds and unfolds in a few seconds only, and once folded (wheels, tray and telescopic handle folded), it measures only 39 cm wide, 64 cm high and 9 cm thick. It can be easily stored in the trunk of the car, in the garage, etc.
My opinion: What made me want to present you with this Athlon tool is obviously the fact that it has 3 wheels on each side. It could be just a detail but I can confirm that they are very useful to easily climb on sidewalks and stairs without difficulty. Whether you are a professional or a private individual, this is a feature that can please you, especially since with a maximum load of 70 kg, this folding hand truck does not do too badly. With a mostly plastic structure, it is not the strongest model, but it has the advantage of not being the most expensive either. Perfect for occasional needs!
Stanley SXWTD-FT580
Editor’s note: 4 / 5 | Price: See price on Amazon
Stanley sxwtd-ft580 folding hand truck with the SXWTD-FT580, Stanley plays it simple and functional. This folding hand truck opens and folds in just a few seconds, and thanks to its strong and durable steel frame, it is capable of carrying a load of up to 70 kg. Ideal for both home and business, it has a 39 x 29 cm tray, a retractable handle, rubber wheels and weighs only 3.9 kg. Delivered fully assembled, it makes the most of its foldable side: once folded, it is only 6 cm thick (and 73 cm high) to be easily stored anywhere!
My opinion: This Stanley folding cart surprised me by its sturdiness: at this price, I didn’t expect it to be so robust! Even if its maximum load is limited and it will not correspond to the professionals of the building industry, for example, it still has something to please everyone else, and the public it can reach is very large! It is indeed of a good height, it is equipped with elastic straps, the wheels adapt to all the grounds and when it is folded, it is really not cumbersome. It was really a good surprise and with a price like that, I would have no problem recommending it to you!
