Motorized Hand Truck

With load-bearing capacity ranging from 600 to over 1,000 pounds (depending on make/model), a Motorized Hand Truck is designed to allow one to move many different types of boxed or containerized materials over all kinds of surfaces/terrain. Powered by electric motors that run off rechargeable batteries, they include foam-filled rubber dual drive wheels behind the foot plate followed by one or two height-adjustable guide wheels. Variable speed, forward/reverse, fingertip throttle control, and battery charger are usual standard features, and a variety of attachments are available as options.

Cost: $3,000-$4,400, depending primarily on load capacity

Impairment Category: Back, Lower extremity, Strength/endurance, Upper extremity