Superlight Shopping Trolley

Superlight Shopping Trolley — 2.6 kg, 40 kg Load

Most shopping trolleys are strong but heavy, which defeats the point once the stairs start. This one is built the other way round: 2.6 kg shipping weight carrying a 40 kg load, on an aluminium handle and a PP platform.

Specification

Where the weight went

2.6 kg is not achieved by making the frame thinner; it is achieved by not building a second frame around the first. The structure is an aluminium handle carrying a PP platform, with the bag taking the load rather than a rigid box. Aluminium does the pulling, PP does the standing, and the bag does the containing — three materials each doing one job instead of one material doing all three badly.

40 kg on 2.6 kg

The ratio matters more than either number. A 40 kg load on a trolley that weighs 2.6 kg means the shopper is carrying roughly a fifteenth of the load when lifting it over a kerb, which is the moment a heavy trolley becomes a problem. It also means the trolley can be carried up a flight of stairs in one hand when the casters cannot be used.

The four-wheel layout

Two 360 degree casters at the front for turning in aisles and lifts, two climbing casters at the back to step over stair edges and kerbs. The same logic as a heavier climbing trolley, applied to a frame that weighs less than half as much.

Who buys it

Shoppers in walk-up buildings, older buyers who need the load off their hands but cannot manage a heavy frame, and retailers who want a lighter carton weight per unit. The 40 x 26 x 103 cm footprint fits a doorway and a car boot without being folded away.

FAQ

How much does it weigh?
2.6 kg shipping weight.

How much can it carry?
40 kg.

Does it come with a bag?
Yes, one polyester bag.

What are the dimensions?
40 x 26 x 103 cm.

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