A truck that's a stair stepper

-- Modern Materials Handling, 8/1/2003

This unique hand truck is designed to climb up and down stairs in warehouses and at delivery points (Mario). The three tires on each side rotate around a central axis to assist in climbing or descending stairs and other uneven surfaces. The Italian-made truck also contains a motor to help lift heavy loads. These hand trucks can be ordered with weight capacities up to 550 pounds. This model was on display at Transport Logistic 2003, an international conference that attracted nearly 1,200 exhibitors to Munich, Germany.