But, of course, the ultimate metric with hand trucks is the weight capacity, and here the Harper Trucks 800 Pound Appliance Truck ... dwarfed by some of the other dollies on our list.

Both ends of the dolly are carpeted, ensuring your cargo stays scratch-free during transportation. Pros Cons $34.89 at Amazon If hand trucks have a weakness, it’s their small platform size.

Organizing the garage to accommodate the new appliance? That was less pleasant. Call them hand trucks, dolly carts, box carts, or any other name, these plucky contraptions are minor miracle workers.