Equiptment
Budget Sack Truck (1150 x 405)
A practical, cost-effective sack truck designed for everyday handling of cartons, sacks and general warehouse loads. With a tall frame and a stable base plate, this budget sack truck is built to help move goods efficiently around stores, warehouses, loading bays and delivery routes—reducing manual lifting and improving day-to-day productivity.
Key Features
Strong load capacity for routine handling
Designed to support loads up to 250 kg, making it suitable for many common warehouse and back-of-house tasks where reliability matters.
Practical working dimensions
Overall size is 1150 x 405 mm (H x W), providing a good balance of reach and manoeuvrability for moving stacked items through doorways, aisles and around tight corners.
Stable nose plate for secure pickup
Fitted with a 405 x 230 mm nose plate to help get under loads cleanly and support cartons and sacks during transport.
Solid tyres as standard
Supplied with solid tyres for dependable performance and reduced risk of punctures in busy environments. Pneumatic wheels are available to order if you prefer extra cushioning over uneven surfaces.
Manageable unit weight
Approximate weight is 16 kg, helping keep the truck easy to handle while still offering a robust working capacity.
- Order code: 27STSW09
- Overall size (H x W): 1150 x 405 mm
- Nose plate: 405 x 230 mm
- Load capacity: 250 kg
- Weight: 16 kg
- Wheels: Solid tyres (pneumatic available to order)
Typical Uses
- Moving cartons, boxes and parcels in warehouses and stockrooms
- Handling sacks and bagged goods in retail back-of-house areas
- General goods movement for facilities, maintenance and site teams
- Loading/unloading support for deliveries and internal transfers
Budget Sack Truck — Full Product Guide
This guide explains how a budget sack truck like this one is typically used, what the key specifications mean in practice, and how to choose wheel options for your environment. Where exact performance depends on the load shape and handling conditions, the information below focuses on practical, day-to-day considerations.
How It Works
A sack truck (also known as a sack barrow) is designed to let one operator move heavy or bulky items by leveraging the frame and wheels. The nose plate slides under the load, the operator tilts the truck back to transfer weight onto the wheels, and then rolls the load to the destination. This reduces the need for manual lifting and helps improve handling efficiency.
Materials and Construction
This is a straightforward, budget-focused sack truck intended for general handling tasks. The key functional elements are the rigid frame, the nose plate that supports the load, and the wheel set that carries the weight during movement. For best results, ensure loads are positioned centrally on the nose plate and kept stable against the frame during transport.
Floor Type Compatibility
Solid tyres (standard): A good choice for smooth warehouse floors and environments where puncture resistance is important. Solid tyres can be especially useful where debris, staples, or sharp packaging waste may be present.
Pneumatic wheels (optional): Often preferred where surfaces are uneven or where extra cushioning helps protect fragile loads. If your route includes thresholds, yard surfaces, or rougher flooring, pneumatic wheels may improve ride comfort and control.
Health and Safety
- Always assess the load before moving—check stability, weight distribution and any loose packaging.
- Keep hands clear of pinch points when tilting the truck and when setting the load down.
- Use controlled movements on ramps and slopes; avoid sudden turns with tall or top-heavy loads.
- Do not exceed the stated 250 kg capacity.
- Where required, follow your site’s manual handling and PPE guidance.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
This budget sack truck is well suited to operations that need a dependable, everyday mover without over-specifying features. It’s a practical option for:
- Warehousing and distribution: picking support, replenishment, and internal transfers
- Retail and wholesale: moving stock from goods-in to storage or shop floor
- Facilities teams: transporting supplies, consumables and equipment around site
- Light industrial environments: moving packaged components and finished goods
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
- Inspect wheels regularly for wear and ensure fixings remain secure.
- Keep the nose plate clean so it can slide under loads easily.
- Store indoors where possible to reduce exposure to moisture and contaminants.
- If using pneumatic wheels, check tyre pressure as part of routine checks (where applicable).
Case Study (Example Workflow)
Scenario: A stockroom team receives mixed cartons and bagged goods at goods-in. Instead of carrying items by hand, an operator uses the sack truck to move multiple cartons at once from the delivery area to racking. The stable nose plate supports the load, and the solid tyres provide reliable rolling on smooth floors. This reduces trips, speeds up put-away, and helps minimise manual handling strain.
Who is it for?
- Warehouses and stockrooms needing a cost-effective, general-purpose sack truck
- Retail back-of-house teams moving cartons and bagged goods daily
- Facilities and site teams looking for a simple, dependable mover
Colours / Features Available
This listing focuses on the core functional specification. Wheel configuration is the main selectable feature: solid tyres as standard, with pneumatic wheels available to order.
Sizes Available
This product is specified at 1150 x 405 mm overall with a 405 x 230 mm nose plate. If you require alternative sizes or a different style of truck for specialist handling, consider comparing across the sack truck range to match your load type and operating environment.