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 same-week from Miami. Stair-climbing models: 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 in 5 minutes. Same-day quotes on in-stock items.
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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