The magliner aluminium hand truck has a paddle brake, extruded nose plate, two 4-ply pneumatic wheels with 10" diameters, a 500 lb. load capacity and is suitable for moving boxes and other heavy items on inclined surfaces in wet or dry environments. The hand truck's frame and nose plate are made of aluminium, which weighs less than steel and is resistant to rust and corrosion. The hand truck has a vertical loop handle that can be gripped in different places for comfort and convenience. It has a paddle brake that is activated by self-adjusting self-aligning steel aircraft cables for even braking and to help slow or stop the hand truck. The wheels on the hand truck have 3-piece steel hubs and semi-precision bearings to help reduce friction and support the load. The nose plate measures 18"W x 9" D. This hand truck requires assembly instructions and hardware for assembly are included, tools for assembly are sold separately.