2 Sided Heavy Duty Platform Truck

I purchased this to help me move things single handed, like mattresses/long wood from one building to another, as I had to do it alone.

The metal blue paint was a little scratched in places upon unwrapping, but that didn't bother me as I intended to bash it about a bit. Putting it together was a little difficult as it doesn't come with the tools (instructions is one small paper sheet pictogram... with no written instructions) or info about what you will need. You will need a metric size 8 Hex (allen) key, and two wrenches ( I think it was to fit a size 12 nut... but I can't quite remember, it that size may be wrong, so an adjustable wrench is best - you'll need two, one to hold the bolt, one to turn the nut). The lock nuts are extremely stiff to tighten. After I'd got the tools, it took me just over an hour to tighten all the bolts for the wheels. I had a mass of washers left over, so no idea what they were for. The sides are easy to put on.

Once put together it worked a treat. I got the Truck with for rotational wheels and on an unlevel surface it is a bit tricky to manoeuvre for one person as it tends to run away. The brake lock works a treat, but is very stiff. Once on, I couldn't take it off with my foot or hand but had to lever it up with a screw driver. This may become easier with use.

Overall, once it was made, I'm very pleased with my purchase and if needed, would have no hesitation at all in buying another one!

This arrived with several bits of paint missing and a noticeable dent on one corner, not great for a supposed new product.

The bolts only hand tighten about a tenth of the way, after that you have to use an allen key and spanner to do the rest, half a turn at a time which takes ages.

Poor instructions for assembly, it doesn't tell you what side the washed should be on, the amount of contact with the bolt and metal is similar on both sides so it's not obvious.

I now have three of these. All have arrived bang on time, unpacked and assembled in under15 mins. Great quality, good price in my mind and able to move stack loads of timber around. Delighted.