Lifting hand truck · Five lift heights
265 lbs
lifted to 43–63 inches by one person, with a hand crank.
UniKar®: a hand-crank lifting truck that raises loads to working height
UniKar is a lifting hand truck: roll it under the load, crank it to height, set the brake and bolt it in. A strap does the lifting instead of a chain, so it runs quiet and clean. Forks or a universal mount, 55 lbs, 23 inches wide.
265 lbs
capacity at 11.8” center of gravity
330 lbs
capacity at 8.3”
43–63”
lifting height, five models
55 lbs
truck weight
2.75”
of lift per crank turn
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
See it work
A lifting hand truck with one person on the crank
Watch the UniKar lift boxes to the top of a crate, then tip back and roll the load across the warehouse like a hand truck. About a minute.
Forks or universal mount, in five heights
Pick the mount, then the height
The mount is built at the factory; accessories bolt on later. Both versions lift 265 lbs at 11.8” in every height. The store stocks 43” and 63” models, and our sales team orders 51”, 55” and 59”.
UniKar with forks
For skids, crates and cabinets
Two forks slide under a skid, a crate or a cabinet base · fork extensions for long loads · stainless folding platform add-on for boxes and bins · art. 100 528 (43”), 100 549 (63”)
Buy online · from $1,896
UniKar with universal mount
For platforms, plates and boxes
A mounting block that takes the cargo support or the 23.6” × 23.6” toe plate, for boxes, bins and loose parts · art. 100 548 (43”), 100 568 (63”)
Buy online · from $1,721
51”, 55” and 59”
The in-between heights, by order
Truck beds and upper shelves at 51”, wall boxes and panels at 55”, racking at 59”. Same 265-lb capacity, either mount. Ordered through our sales team.
Talk to salesWhere it works
Lift it to where the work is
Transfer switches and panels, held at the wall while you bolt
Tailgate to bench without a second person
Crates and boxes onto benches and shelves
Cargo support and platform for boxes and bins
Parts rooms and stockrooms, up to the top shelf
Hand-crank winch, with a parking brake on both rear wheels
Accessories
Build the load surface
Stainless folding platform for the forks · 100 529
Cargo support, so tall loads lean into the mast · 100 530
Attachable toe plate, 23.6” × 23.6” · 053 124
Fork extensions for wide skids and long crates · 930 186
What it replaces
One tech instead of two and a ladder
UniKar takes over the lifts that usually need extra hands or heavy equipment. Manual lifting is behind a large share of the half-million musculoskeletal injuries reported in the US each year (NIOSH).
Two people and a ladder
Becomes one tech
Someone holds 150 lbs at chest height while someone else fastens it. With UniKar you crank it to height, set the brake and bolt it in.
A pallet jack or forklift
No license, no battery
Too wide for the closet, too heavy for the mezzanine. UniKar is 23 inches wide and 55 lbs, and it rides in the van with the job.
A chain-lift stacker
Quiet and clean
Chains and cables need oil and make noise. UniKar’s strap is maintenance-free and silent, and the galvanized frame suits labs and food plants.
Parts
What makes it work
Seven parts, numbered on the diagram.
01
Ergonomic handle
Steer and push from a comfortable height.
02
Low-noise winch
Safety crank handle and a maintenance-free 1.97” strap instead of chain. 2.75” of lift per turn, about 16 turns for a full lift.
03
Parking brake
Locks both rear wheels so the truck stays put under load.
04
Five lifting heights
43”, 51”, 55”, 59” or 63”. Same capacity at every height.
05
Forks or universal mount
Built at the factory. Accessories bolt on later.
06
Rear wheels
7.87” ball-bearing wheels roll over expansion joints and door thresholds.
07
Front casters
1.97” double swivel casters for tight turns.
Included: two-year manufacturer’s warranty. Galvanized, chrome-plated steel frame with a blue powder-coated cover. Ships at about 62 lbs.
Choose a height
Where does the load land?
Capacity is the same at every height, so pick by where the load goes.
43” · standard
Bench and tailgate
Benches, counters, pickup tailgates
The most common UniKar. In stock online with forks or a universal mount.
Shop 43” models51” · 55” · 59”
Truck beds, panels and racking
Upper shelves, wall boxes, racking
Ordered through our sales team, in either mount.
Talk to sales63” · tallest
Mezzanine and top shelf
Top shelves, mezzanines, tall installs
In stock online with forks or a universal mount.
Shop 63” modelsNeed to go up stairs?
UniKar is built for flat floors. For loads that go up and down stairs, look at the LiftKar® powered stairclimbers.
Common questions
Before you ask for a quote
How much can the UniKar lift?
265 lbs with the load’s center of gravity 11.8” out from the mast, or 330 lbs at 8.3”. Push heavy loads back against the mast.
Should I get forks or the universal mount?
Forks for skids, crates and anything with a base. The universal mount takes the cargo support or the 23.6” plate, for boxes, bins and loose parts. The mount is built at the factory, so choose before you order.
Which lifting height do I need?
Pick by where the load lands: 43” for benches and tailgates, 51”–55” for truck beds, upper shelves and wall panels, 59”–63” for racking and mezzanines.
Can I order 51”, 55” or 59” online?
Not yet. The store stocks the 43” and 63” models. The other heights are ordered through our sales team.
Contact sales
Does it need a battery or maintenance?
No battery: it lifts with a hand crank. The lifting strap replaces a chain or cable, so there is nothing to oil.
Can it go up stairs?
UniKar is built for flat floors. Its large rear wheels roll over thresholds and small steps. For stairs, use a LiftKar® powered stairclimber.
See LiftKar® stairclimbersLift it with one person
UniKar starts at $1,721 online, with free shipping in the continental US and a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. Need 51”, 55” or 59”? Our sales team can order it.