About Harper
Harper is the heavy-duty hand truck and platform truck specialist for last-mile delivery, retail distribution, and high-cycle handling. Steel frame construction, oversized wheels, and stair-climbing models that survive abuse no light-duty hand truck can match.
Why Douglas Stocks Harper
- Steel-frame industrial hand trucks (Series 700, 800, 900)
- Platform trucks for retail and distribution centers
- Stair-climbing models for delivery and route work
- Oversized pneumatic wheels for outdoor and rough surfaces
- High-cycle durability — designed for daily abuse
Harper Product Lines
The lines we stock and support, with the application sweet spot for each.
| Line | Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Hand Trucks | 600 – 1,000 lbs | High-cycle delivery, retail distribution, dock-to-floor |
| Stair-Climbing Models | 300 – 500 lbs | Last-mile delivery, building access without freight elevators |
| Platform Trucks | 1,200 – 4,000 lbs | Retail back-of-house, distribution centers |
Harper — Technical Reference
| Specialty | Steel-frame durability for high-cycle abuse — last-mile delivery and high-turn distribution |
|---|---|
| When to choose Harper over Wesco | When duty cycle is extreme (50+ moves/hour) and frame failures are the bottleneck, not casters |
Stock & Lead Time
Common configurations from Miami, confirmed with your quote. Stair-climbing models: typically 1–2 weeks.
How to Get a Quote
For Harper equipment, call (305) 888-3700. Tell us the application (load capacity, environment, frequency of use) and we'll spec the right product with you.
Categories We Cover with This Brand
Drill into each category for full specifications, applications, and the right configuration for your use case.
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