TKK Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I wanna b able to move a machine by myself. Ofcourse loading on a truck I won't be able too I'd need to use a trailer or something I use a pallet jack it does its job but weights a ton. Which do u guys recommend for the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCandy Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 This is what i bought, little expensive but worth it. I'm able to move drink machines by myself. http://www.handtruck...RNtt=dutro 1872 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelermj Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 This is what I use to move most of my machines that I can't move with a pallet jack. http://dsvendinginc.com/p-5684-ds1280-step-rider-liftn-roll-handtruck-set-32-tall.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennedyvalley Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I use this hand truck from Northern tool. It is less than $200 and is rated at 1200 lbs. I think it would be nice if it had a second strap, but it works well. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200381546_200381546 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKK Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Nice I was looking at it! Do the little wheels really hold a big coke machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snack dude Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Go to youtube. Type in " Anderson Dolly" or "vending dolly" in the search box and watch the videos. They are inexpensive and work great. We picked up a glass front and wheeled right out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogcow Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I use this hand truck from Northern tool. It is less than $200 and is rated at 1200 lbs. I think it would be nice if it had a second strap, but it works well. http://www.northernt...81546_200381546 yeah, i will second this one i am loving it. the strapping system isnt great but overall it was a solid value for the money Go to youtube. Type in " Anderson Dolly" or "vending dolly" in the search box and watch the videos. They are inexpensive and work great. We picked up a glass front and wheeled right out. heres my question on the piano mover type dollies, what about getting machines under door clearances or up and over the threshold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncho Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Heres what we use: Narrow Pallet jack for snack machines Ultralift Dolly for stair moves Dutro(my favorite, and weve had the same one for over 20 years) Custom made side movers made in my home shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfdogs Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 yeah, i will second this one i am loving it. the strapping system isnt great but overall it was a solid value for the money heres my question on the piano mover type dollies, what about getting machines under door clearances or up and over the threshold i use a 'pick' dolly to lift the Anderson dolly over bumps and thresholds. I can move most machines by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogcow Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 i use a 'pick' dolly to lift the Anderson dolly over bumps and thresholds. I can move most machines by myself. whats a pick dolly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKK Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 That Anderson doesn't look like it does a lot more than a pallet jack could its just putting wheels on it but you won't be able to go over some stairs etc... What I've been using is a pallet jack I either lay it on it or standing up. However it takes atleast two of us The hard part is dropping it or laying it down too much weight to drop it slowly or smoothly What I'm thinking is getting a dolly w the straps to move it and then on my 4x6 trailer installing a winch on the end laying the machine down on a plank of wood or steal with a ledge on the end and having it push it into the ramp. Then closing the gate. I'd only b able tobdo a machine at a time but that'd be fine My truck is lifted so its a pain to recline it and lift it up on the bed. I'm thinking of ideas that I could move the machines standing up. I bought a Honda crv to service now I gotta focus on the moving of machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfdogs Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 whats a pick dolly? think of a long lever with wheels on one end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncho Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 That Anderson doesn't look like it does a lot more than a pallet jack could its just putting wheels on it but you won't be able to go over some stairs etc... What I've been using is a pallet jack I either lay it on it or standing up. However it takes atleast two of us The hard part is dropping it or laying it down too much weight to drop it slowly or smoothly What I'm thinking is getting a dolly w the straps to move it and then on my 4x6 trailer installing a winch on the end laying the machine down on a plank of wood or steal with a ledge on the end and having it push it into the ramp. Then closing the gate. I'd only b able tobdo a machine at a time but that'd be fine My truck is lifted so its a pain to recline it and lift it up on the bed. I'm thinking of ideas that I could move the machines standing up. I bought a Honda crv to service now I gotta focus on the moving of machines. The point of this dolly is for drink machines were you cannot get a pallet jack under. We have a custom version on this that I made and it raises as high as 10 inches. We have used it in conjunction with our ultralift to get into raised thresholds that are too talk to just yank up. You can also open the door of the coke machine and swing it through a 30" door with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 " Anderson Dolly" They are inexpensive and work great. We picked up a glass front and wheeled right out. Can you tell me how much you paid... they look similar to the EZ-Move Tandem Dolly Heres what we use Dutro(my favorite, and weve had the same one for over 20 years) Which model Dutro do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 The point of this dolly is for drink machines were you cannot get a pallet jack under. We have a custom version on this that I made and it raises as high as 10 inches. We have used it in conjunction with our ultralift to get into raised thresholds that are too talk to just yank up. You can also open the door of the coke machine and swing it through a 30" door with ease. Do you have any picture's you can post of the custom version that you made? It must be similar to the Ultralift VMA accessory... I would like to make my own as sending one here would cost a fortune in freight. Currently I just use a pallet jack & a 7 foot 380 pound "brother in-law" to help me move my machine's.. He just tilts the machine's so that I can place a piece of 4x2 under feet to give extra clearance for pallet jack. He is going into the Police Force soon so I wont be able to do it this way by myself so are looking at other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKK Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 same here my buddy moved out this weekend so its gonna be hard finding someone who can help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncho Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Can you tell me how much you paid... they look similar to the EZ-Move Tandem Dolly Which model Dutro do you use? No idea, like I said its over 20 years old. It looks just like the one in the picture above except its maroon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncho Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Do you have any picture's you can post of the custom version that you made? It must be similar to the Ultralift VMA accessory... I would like to make my own as sending one here would cost a fortune in freight. Currently I just use a pallet jack & a 7 foot 380 pound "brother in-law" to help me move my machine's.. He just tilts the machine's so that I can place a piece of 4x2 under feet to give extra clearance for pallet jack. He is going into the Police Force soon so I wont be able to do it this way by myself so are looking at other options. I have a few different things that we have made. One is like the VMS accessory that just mounts on, but the other is a larger version of the dollys above but with a bottle jack. With the bottle jack we can get the machine through all kinds of obstacles. Im extremely busy today because it seems the flu is spreading through our employees, but I will try and get a picture up next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission vending Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I use this hand truck from Northern tool. It is less than $200 and is rated at 1200 lbs. I think it would be nice if it had a second strap, but it works well. http://www.northernt...81546_200381546 I've used this and/or a pallet jack for years.... then I got a guy to do the moves for me. That Anderson doesn't look like it does a lot more than a pallet jack could its just putting wheels on it but you won't be able to go over some stairs etc... What I've been using is a pallet jack I either lay it on it or standing up. However it takes atleast two of us The hard part is dropping it or laying it down too much weight to drop it slowly or smoothly What I'm thinking is getting a dolly w the straps to move it and then on my 4x6 trailer installing a winch on the end laying the machine down on a plank of wood or steal with a ledge on the end and having it push it into the ramp. Then closing the gate. I'd only b able tobdo a machine at a time but that'd be fine My truck is lifted so its a pain to recline it and lift it up on the bed. I'm thinking of ideas that I could move the machines standing up. Build a ramp for the trailer, the whole idea with the winch is useless, been there tried that. Or get a lift installed on your truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojorhino Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I use a Dutro also Model # 1888-78" (the -78 means it is 78 inches tall which really helps with getting the machines off the ground & putting them down easily) I also had them add the following additional options The overhead strap & arm (works much better than the straps that go around the machine) The safety brake PART # 1878-SB (keeps the machine from rolling when I am on an incline or am trying to roll it down/off the trailer that I use to move my machines) I also had them add an extra 4 inches to the toe plate which makes it stick 8 inches (makes it easier to get under the machine if the legs are in weird places) I spent $700 to 800 on it including shipping/delivery but it was well worth the money. Here is a link to their online catalog http://www.dutro.com/cgi/catalog.cgi?page=13 I also use a regular sized pallet jack to move snack machines but I wish I had bought a mini pallet jack. I bought the regular sized pallet jack used so can complain too much because i got it really cheap. One last thing - I also bought a used trailer that has a bed that tilts when you remove the pin from the front so I can just pull the machine up & onto the trailer or roll it off which is where the brake on the Dutro really comes in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nf Vending Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I cant get a pic on but i use a 4 wheeled hand truck made by new york steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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