Keg handling · Five machines
160 lbs
Kegs and stairs are no problem for KegKar keg hand trucks. See how KegKar changes the way you move beer, from the 16-lb BREW to the powered ELEVATE.
KegKar®: keg hand trucks, keg lifts, and powered keg stairclimbers
660 lbs
BREW and STOUT capacity
43”
winch lift, NITRO and HIGH GRAVITY
48
steps a minute, powered models
2,000
steps per charge
16 lbs
BREW, the lightest keg truck
Engineered in Austria
Made in Loganville, GA since 2023
Two-year warranty
Limited manufacturer’s warranty on every machine
Free US shipping
On every order from this site
Support in Loganville, GA
Parts, service and advice from our US team
Manual
Keg hand trucks for flat routes
No battery and no charging. BREW and STOUT are built on the ModulKar frame; NITRO uses the UniKar winch to lift a keg to 43 inches.
KegKar BREW
The light one
16 lbs · 660-lb capacity · patented one-hand KegKatch hold · 8” puncture-proof tires · 52” tall · U900011
Buy online · $460
KegKar STOUT
The route truck
31 lbs · 660-lb capacity · keg hook and S toe plate · stairglides for curbs and steps · 10” pneumatic tires · U900012
Buy online · $945
KegKar NITRO
The lift
Hand-crank winch lifts a keg to 43” · stainless bucket plate · 265 lbs at 11.8” center of gravity, 330 lbs at 8.3” · 87 lbs · flat floors · U900013
Buy online · $2,455Powered by LiftKar®
Keg stairclimbers
A Li-ion LiftKar® drive climbs 48 steps a minute and about 2,000 steps per charge, and the motor brakes every step on the way down. Battery and US charger included.
KegKar ELEVATE
The stairclimber
245 lbs · 41 lbs · KegKatch one-hand hold · 48 steps a minute · 2,000 steps per charge · steps up to 8.27” · U900010
Buy online · $5,125
KegKar HIGH GRAVITY
Climbs and lifts
200 lbs · 107 lbs · climbs stairs and winches the keg to 43” · stainless bucket plate · 10” puncture-proof tires · U900005
Buy online · $6,830See it work
A full keg down the stairs, one driver
Watch the KegKar ELEVATE take a keg down a flight of loading-dock stairs OSHA has warned beverage distributors about lifting injuries on delivery routes (OSHA hazard alert).
On the route
Built for the way beer moves
STOUT at the truck, ready for the route
One driver, one keg, no bear hug
Stairglides take the curb
Patented KegKatch System
Down the dock stairs with the ELEVATE
NITRO at Orange Hat Brewing
Keg hold
How each model holds the keg
Nothing to add: every KegKar ships with its keg hold.
01
KegKatch · BREW, ELEVATE
Patented one-hand catch holds the keg for the whole trip.
02
Keg hook · STOUT
Clips over the rim while the keg sits on the S plate. The same hook (930 108) fits any ModulKar or LiftKar® SAL.
03
Bucket plate · NITRO, HIGH GRAVITY
Spin the keg onto the stainless bucket and secure it with the included 55” strap. Feet steady the truck while lifting.
04
Winch · NITRO, HIGH GRAVITY
Mechanical crank with 43” of travel. Holds the keg at any height, no battery needed to lift.
Spec sheets (PDF)
Every KegKar includes a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. ELEVATE and HIGH GRAVITY also include a detachable Li-ion battery and US charger. Spare battery 035 100 · charger 035 602.
Which one?
Start with the stairs
Two questions pick the model: are there stairs on the route, and does the keg go up onto something?
Flat route
BREW or STOUT
Taprooms, vans, curbs and docks
BREW for the lightest carry. STOUT, with stairglides, for curbs and the odd step.
Shop STOUTKeg goes up
NITRO
Tailgates, cooler shelves, stacking
Winches the keg to 43” on flat floors and holds it there while you slide it off.
Shop NITROStairs
ELEVATE or HIGH GRAVITY
Cellars, walk-ups, basements
ELEVATE carries a keg up and down. HIGH GRAVITY carries it and lifts it to 43”.
Shop ELEVATESelling KegKar?
Beverage distributors and equipment dealers can carry the KegKar line. Ask about our dealer program.
Common questions
Before you ask for a quote
Which KegKar do I need?
If there are stairs on the route, go powered: ELEVATE to carry, HIGH GRAVITY to carry and lift. On flat routes, BREW or STOUT carry the keg and NITRO lifts it to 43”.
How much does a full keg weigh?
A full half-barrel is about 160 lbs. BREW and STOUT are rated to 660 lbs, ELEVATE to 245 lbs and HIGH GRAVITY to 200 lbs.
How long does a charge last?
About 2,000 steps per charge at up to 48 steps a minute, on steps up to 8.27” high. A spare Li-ion battery (035 100) covers long routes.
Can I add a keg hook to a hand truck I already own?
Yes. The STOUT’s keg hook (930 108) fits any ModulKar or LiftKar® SAL.
Shop accessories
Do the winch models need power to lift?
No. NITRO and HIGH GRAVITY lift with a mechanical crank. On the HIGH GRAVITY, the battery drives the stair climbing.
Do you sell to distributors and fleets?
Yes. We quote fleet orders for distributors, breweries and venues, and work with beverage equipment dealers.
Talk to salesReady to retire the two-man keg lift?
KegKar starts at $460 online, with free shipping in the continental US and a two-year manufacturer’s warranty on every model.