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Collapsable Hand Truck - Lowe's and GC any difference?

#22
SMASH said:
The extra long base is crucial for bulky things that are deep - like cabs basically. It also gives you more leverage to tilt it back and get rolling once you've loaded it up.

No idea about the steel vs. standard. Might just affect the weight of the cart and how much weight it can transport.
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i was just wopndering which type you were using - i found a few dealers for ruxxac online and they offered, standard, extra long, extra long stainless, and jumbo. if i go with the ruxxac ill get the extra long, i was just wondering if there was any good reason to go extra for stainless steel.

FWIW, ouside of pa crap, i'm planning to stack a bag end 1x15, 1x12, and 2 skb 2 space racks on it at once. that's well below 200 lbs. - i can see how the extra long base will be handy.

anyone know if the GC cart is ruxxac or a knockoff?

i'll have to check out brad's suggestion with google later as well

ultimately, i'm thinking of a couple of antigravity disks may be just the thing - :p
 
#23
IvanMike said:
i was just wopndering which type you were using - i found a few dealers for ruxxac online and they offered, standard, extra long, extra long stainless, and jumbo. if i go with the ruxxac ill get the extra long, i was just wondering if there was any good reason to go extra for stainless steel.

FWIW, ouside of pa crap, i'm planning to stack a bag end 1x15, 1x12, and 2 skb 2 space racks on it at once. that's well below 200 lbs. - i can see how the extra long base will be handy.

anyone know if the GC cart is ruxxac or a knockoff?

i'll have to check out brad's suggestion with google later as well

ultimately, i'm thinking of a couple of antigravity disks may be just the thing - :p
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I regularly stack a Nahas 1-15, Nahas 1-12, a two space rack bag and big laptop bag on mine. Two basses over my shoulder (gigbags) and I walk in.

I recommend Kart-a-Bag because it's the most durable cart I've ever seen. My 1984 cart still has all original parts including wheels and bungie cords. In addition to dragging around music gear, I regularly hauled computer equipment including those big HP multi-tray office laser printers for years. Heck, I moved a refrigerator with it.
 
#24
Brad Johnson said:
I regularly stack a Nahas 1-15, Nahas 1-12, a two space rack bag and big laptop bag on mine. Two basses over my shoulder (gigbags) and I walk in.

I recommend Kart-a-Bag because it's the most durable cart I've ever seen. My 1984 cart still has all original parts including wheels and bungie cords. In addition to dragging around music gear, I regularly hauled computer equipment including those big HP multi-tray office laser printers for years. Heck, I moved a refrigerator with it.
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Which one do you use? There's several models on their site.
 
#27
Brad Johnson said:
Commander 300 and 600 IIRC
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Must be 1984 models-they're not on the site for sale anymore :D www.kart-a-bag.com
Could you describe how the sliders work on stairs? Do they just collapse under the wheels so the cart can be dragged behind you?
 
#30
Brad Johnson said:
Look at the Concorde series. See the rails behind the wheels?

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Not well :( The picture is pretty small for me to see. So when tilted it just slides on those, then. Sounds like a great idea.
 
#31
Brad Johnson said:
Look at the Concorde series. See the rails behind the wheels?
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brad, if you don't mind (jeez i bug you about a lot of things :D

1) i take it those rails are the real deal? no wobbly, wobbly?

2) how tall are you?

3) how tall is your cart model?

4) where does the cart handle come up to your legs?

i have noticed that the short carts may be almost sturdy, but hunched over while moving my gear doesn't do well with my old man back... i would rather move on up to a model with more of a height to it

:)
 
#32
NJL said:
these things are expensive :(
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Ya think?:)

The Concorde III specs:

Weight capacity: 175 lbs.
Overall dimensions:
Height: 41"; Base: 9.5" x 11.75"
Storage dimensions:
Height: 18.75"; Width: 13"; Depth: 4.5"
Storage weight: 7.5 lbs.

MSRP $107

When I got mine back in 1984 I think it sold for a little over $100. Probably sounds like a lot for what looks like a little hand cart. But when you factor in how portable it is (it fits in the floor of my car, on or behind the seats of other cars or easily in the trunk without taking up valuable space), how well constructed and tough it is (21 years and still working like a champ) for me it's money well spent IMO. I know of no other cart that comes close to this quality. I have no idea what street price is for this model but I'd consider MSRP fine based on my experience.

I have no connection with this company, it's rare I come across a product that's so clearly above the competition if this is the type of cart you need. The big Home depot carts have their place but when you can put a rig on a 7.5 lb. cart and it takes up very little more room than the rig itself...

I like small and kickass. That's my rig. That's this cart.
 
#33
NJL said:
brad, if you don't mind (jeez i bug you about a lot of things :D

1) i take it those rails are the real deal? no wobbly, wobbly?

2) how tall are you?

3) how tall is your cart model?

4) where does the cart handle come up to your legs?

i have noticed that the short carts may be almost sturdy, but hunched over while moving my gear doesn't do well with my old man back... i would rather move on up to a model with more of a height to it

:)
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Those rails have been dragging stuff up and down all kinds of stairs for two decades;). Carpeted steps, steps with steel edges, bare concrete steps, no problem. No wobble, no bending, just no drama period. This is a pro cart.

I'm 6'2" and I hate bending over trying to pull a cart. These carts are designed so you don't have to. I think my old one is over 40" tall. My new one is 48". No need to bend very much in any situation if at all. This has practically nothing in common with those little luggage carts... except the folded size.

If you look on their website you'll see they're giving away a Super 600. Back in 2003 I was sitting here marvelling at my cart so I went to the website to drop them a line about how great I thought their products are. While there I saw the link for the monthly drawing and just entered since I was already there.

And I won. I have the Super 600 but still use the original one more often. Guess I'm attached to it and if it ain't broke.

Apparently these are popular with professional photographers too. I guess if carrying stuff around that you really care about is the job (and not screwing up your back in the process) this is the real deal.

IIRC they still carry replacement parts for my old one. Maybe one day I'll actually need them;)
 
#34
as always brad, thanks!!!

i already sent them an email to see if there happens to be a dealer in San Antonio so i can go and put my fatass on it to see if it wimpers... :D

wow, if you 6'2" and you hate bending over a cart, i'm sold - i'm only 5'11"! sweet - i'm going to have to invest in one of these here thingys!

thanks!
:)
 
#37
Bryan R. Tyler said:
It's of interest to ANY bassist who plays with an amp bigger than a 1x10 :D
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Exactly. Being exhausted from dragging stuff around BEFORE you even strike the first note sucks. Even worse, leaving stuff in the car after a gig because you just don't want to deal with it. Lots of friends have had stuff stolen that way.

IMO of course.
 
#38
Brad Johnson said:
Exactly. Being exhausted from dragging stuff around BEFORE you even strike the first note sucks. Even worse, leaving stuff in the car after a gig because you just don't want to deal with it. Lots of friends have had stuff stolen that way.

IMO of course.
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hey brad..............do you use a gig bag or a hard case for your hand truck?????

:p :hiding: :p
 
#39
IvanMike said:
hey brad..............do you use a gig bag or a hard case for your hand truck?????

:p :hiding: :p
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Depends... if I'm travelling by mule in Canada (except Toronto), a gigbag. OTOH whenever I travel by transporter I always use a Federation-approved hard shell case... less chance of sub-atomic particle dispersion or so I've heard. For everything else I just leave it to chance.

:eyebrow:
 
#40
Brad Johnson said:
Depends... if I'm travelling by mule in Canada (except Toronto), a gigbag. OTOH whenever I travel by transporter I always use a Federation-approved hard shell case... less chance of sub-atomic particle dispersion or so I've heard. For everything else I just leave it to chance.

:eyebrow:
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ROFL

i had no clue the licence plate of your miata began with "NCC"
 

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