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Hand truck stair climbers feature continuous belts

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Dragging a loaded dolly up a flight of stairs usually means violently slamming it into every single step. Stair climbing attachments add a small, tank-like rubber tread to the back of the rails, allowing the entire contraption to glide effortlessly over the sharp edges instead of destroying them.

Hand truck stair climbers feature continuous belts
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