Need to move a fridge, carry boxes up to the 4th floor without an elevator, or shift heavy furniture?
Carrying heavy loads by hand is the best way to hurt your back. The hand truck is the mover's essential tool. But be careful: a standard dolly won't handle steps. For stairs, you absolutely need a stair-climbing hand truck (3-wheel star design) that conquers obstacles effortlessly.
With Poppins, save your back. Our app aggregates available stock for the first time: hand trucks from your neighbors, offers from hardware stores, and fleets from professional rental companies. The result? You find the right gear just steps away, just for the duration of your move.
Where can I find a hand truck quickly?
Although Poppins covers the entire country, you have a 95% chance of finding a device within 15 minutes of your location if you live in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes, Lille, Toulouse, or Marseille. In these cities, the density of our network (neighbors + partner retailers) guarantees immediate choice.
Is it worth buying a hand truck?
The math is simple. A good stair-climbing hand truck is expensive and takes up space. For a move every 5 years, renting is the only logical option.
On the Poppins app, you will find a wide range of hand trucks and dollies adapted to your load.To move a few boxes on flat ground, a standard folding dolly (2 wheels) offered by a neighbor is sufficient.To carry a washing machine or furniture upstairs, absolutely choose a stair-climbing hand truck (3 star-wheels).For very bulky items on flat ground, prefer a moving dolly (flat rolling platform).
Which hand truck should I choose?
On the Poppins app, the choice depends on your stairs:
- Standard Hand Truck (2 wheels): For flat ground. Light, maneuverable. Be careful with tall loads that can tip.
- Stair Climber (3 wheels): The back saver. The wheels rotate to "walk" up the steps. Essential for apartments without elevators.
- Moving Dolly (Furniture Skate): A flat board with 4 wheels. Perfect for stacking boxes and rolling them to the truck.
