wolfcraft TS 850 Transport System 5501000 / Convenient & foldable sack truck for loads up to 100 kg - Sturdy handcart for beverage crates, flower pots - Made in Europe

I know it's more expensive than most folding trolleys (and I've had a few of the cheaper ones) however, this is head and shoulders above them. The ones that don't have folding in wheels are never quite small enough and get in the way because they're always the thickness of the wheels taking precious space. Whereas the ones with fold in wheels fold up small but, after a bit of play in the parts sets in, the wheels start to collapse and fold inward, mostly at the most critical or embarrassing moment. This trolley, on the other hand, has all the good points and, as far as I can see, none of the bad ones. It has very substantial tubular and moulded components and it opens and locks with one handed operation. There is a cross bar that locks in between the wheels so they can't collapse or wobble. This bar also doubles as a very handy foot hold when you need to tip the trolley towards you, something sadly lacking on other folding wheel trolleys. The handle is unlocked by pushing a button on the upper cross member and pulls out to the required height. Once tipped and balanced the large wheels make it very easy to cross most types of surface and even makes stairs quite easy to negotiate. Of course it would be nice if it were cheaper but in view of the quality and strength of the components (no folded tin or flimsy plastic parts) it should last a long time and I really believe it is very good value and I'm glad I splashed out that bit more for a quality product. Oh and by the way I didn't get it for free I had to pay real money for it so this truly is an unbiased opinion.

Having wasted money on flimsy cheap trolleys that bend and buckle as soon as you look at them, let alone touch them I was encouraged by the reviews for this one, but wary of the price tag. In the end I figured that the amount I had spent and the potential amount I might spend was worth a gamble. It really paid off. I LOVE this trolley! Robust, sturdy, lightweight, easy to handle. Push, pull, go up steps, down steps. I have put it through it's paces over the last few weeks moving sound equipment at festivals, and camping gear, etc. over rough terrain, rocky roads, bumpy fields, through long grass, mud etc. and I have to say it seems to be able to handle almost anything. The one thing I love is the bar that comes down between the wheels. This stops the wheels from buckling in under the weight it can carry, or if you go down a step, or kerb, or over a rough surfaces - this happened to me so many times with the cheaper trolleys. LOVE THAT BAR, such a brilliant design feature. It folds down very small and slots in any space in a pack vehicle. And it unfolds ready for use with incredible ease. I hope that it does last over the life of the 10 year guarantee and thus far I am very encouraged. Yes it is a bit on the pricey side, but I feel that I have learned my lesson. I would definitely recommend this product - 100%, 10/10, 5*. Brilliant!

This is a very good truck. I used it all the time. It can take all the bulky items I need to move around the narrow areas of my garden and inside the house. I dont fold it down as its stored in the garage most of the time and I like to have it to hand and not folded up as I am rather impatient as I want to be able to use it straight away when I am busy working outside or inside the house? I find my days are so full doing jobs everywhere in the warmer spring days after winter with all the gardening and moving of items around in the garden. I have seen other reports of the truck giving way but also the picture showing someone piling it high with breeze blocks is misleading as this truck does have a weight limit and to exceed that is asking for problems. Everything has weak points and so does this truck I imagine but I stick strictly to the rules of the limit of its weight moving capabilities and them must know they loaded it too much and anyhow, if something is too heavy it would be far too heavy for me to even lift it onto the truck so for me those who do that can only blame themselves for not reading the weight limits for this truck. Not having a strong man around I rely on my own 'helpers' and this is just one of them that does the job perfectly. I can say without a doubt that after my own experiences using this very handy truck I am very pleased with it!

Although there are a number of plastic elements to this porter's style trolley, it does seem much sturdier than I expected and so much better than the competition in that sense. I particularly like the way the cross bar snaps into position between the wheels to brace them apart and prevent any unintended collapse. I also like the simple one move way it unfolds and folds. The corollary of this though, is the difficulty of moving the bar to make the erection or folding. From flat it unfolds easily until the final stage when the cross bar must be snapped into place, when it gets very stiff. To fold, the cross bar must be pulled towards you, but the lightweight trolley just follows behind. I had to ask my wife to stand on the platform to anchor it down while I 'unsnapped' the bar from it's place. Of course, this impedes the platform from starting it's own folding away, so the whole operation is difficult. I hope it becomes easier as it 'wears in', before it wears out!

This review is for the Wolfcraft TS 850 trolley. I bought it because I'm getting older, I'm not as strong as I used to be and my back definitely doesn't like doing too much these days so have to be careful. This trolley is very light and folds really flat, down to about 820mm x 500mm x 60mm, so it's easy to tuck out the way in a little corner somewhere or pop into a car boot. The trolley folds open for use with one hand on the handle and a foot to press down the locking bar which also folds out the wheels; so it's easy to open out fully and lock into place in literally 2 seconds. I find closing the trolley flat again to be not quite so easy, it takes two hands and some pressure to get it to collapse in an orderly fashion...but it's no great hassle, I expect practise will make perfect. I've used the trolley to move bulky items around the house and it manoeuvres through doorways with no trouble, so long as the item being transported will go through. I've also bumped around 20kg loads down a stairway several times, including a small turn on the stairs and then out to a garage some distance away up/down single steps or kerbs with no problems. All in all I'm very pleased with this product and would buy it again if I needed another one. It's lightweight, collapses small, seemingly strong, easy to use and manoeuvrable. I've not had it long but it's already paid its worth to my mind in the short time I've had it.

I bought these despite reading some poor reviews. The better reviews gave a good description with a good explanation on how to overcome some drawbacks. I found the cart to be easy to assemble. When you unfold the aluminium load plate the wheels turn out into position and a stabiliser lock bar unfolds towards the wheels. You have to fit the ends of the lock bar into the inside of the wheel axle then press it very firmly until it clicks into position to fully lock the wheels and load plate. I turn the truck so it is resting on the load plate and the handle, then firmly push each side of the lock bar into its locked position. It requires a fairly hard push, but as it is new I expect this to become easier the more I use it. Similarly, for dismantling back to fold the truck away, I again place the unit on its front and prise up each side of the lock bar which does require some effort. The truck is well made and looks as if it can take a bit of punishment - I'm using it for mainly loads around the 25kg mark, which it handle perfectly. I didn't check the advertised weight of the truck, which is 5.6kg (12lbs), but it feels heavier than that to me. Not surprising really as it is sturdily made. Recommended.

I was a bit reluctant to pay three times more than trolleys available out there. I'm so glad that I did not go cheap! What was important for me: 1. Foldable trolley, so I can easily carry in my MVP boot using as less space as possible. 2. Robust and able to carry heavy loads 50-80KG ( Fridges, Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Gas Stoves etc. ) 3. Able to go up/down stairs with a load on, this is not a problem as long as you have a strong grip. 4. Easy to manoeuvre loaded, TS850 have an ingenious engineering construction with attention to every detail! 5. Lightweight easy to carry in one hand when folded. 6. Enables one person to carry a load for two safely. This Wolfcraft Folding Trolley (TS850) is the best investment and I'm sure it will be usable for many years to come! Rejoicing my decision to invest in Wolfcraft quality, each time I'm loading it up!

PROS: 1) REASONABLE PRICE (AT THE MOMENT) 2) EXCELLENT QUALITY CONSTRUCTION 3) 100Kg CAPACITY 4) COMPLETE WITH BUNGEE CORD 5) DECENT SIZE WHEELS 6) FOLDS UP INTO A “FLAT” APPROX 12/14CM THICK CONS: 1) SOMEWHAT HEAVY 2) FOLDING MECHANISM OFTEN STICKS WHEN TRYING TO COLLAPSE THE TROLLEY I bought this to help me out with my heavy briefcase/laptop. I need complicated and serious, spinal surgery. I have 5 cervical vertebra out of a total of 7 which are causing some serious problems, the main one of which is cord compression. Thus, rather than buy a wheeled suitcase (which I have anyway) or a luggage trolley I decided to buy an industrial type trolley. There was method in my madness! Firstly, it’s from Wolfcraft which brings German levels of design and quality. Secondly, once my surgery has been completed, I can use this trolley to move my winter or summer alloy wheels (and everything else) around the garage. In the photos you can see how I’ve attached a waterproof rucksack cover to protect my lunch bag and briefcase from the awful rain of late. I bought it separately because I have a 15 minute walk from the car park to work. The main downside is folding it back to the flattened travel mode. The trolley automatically opens and closes when you depress a bar with your foot. Thus bar actuated the mechanism where the wheels go from a folded flat position into the trolley position. The bar then locates into plastic “catches/grooves” in the back of the wheel. The problem comes when folding it back for travel. It’s really hard to release the var from the grooves. This is exacerbated since I gave to wear a suit for work and there’s the worry of getting covered in road filth if I have to use my hands. The design is meant to allow you to fold it with your foot, either releasing or securing for trolley mode. However, despite this, it’s really well made with a solidly made aluminium load plate, retractable handle and the built in bungee cord which is a godsend. Fortunately for me, the folded trolley fits in the luggage compartment in the floor of my Merc CLS Shooting Brake. I doubt it will fit in many other cars, even if they had the great compartment I have. The weight is a little bit of a problem for me in my current condition, but ordinarily, I wouldn’t have a problem with it. I’m guessing the friction locking bar and wheels may ease up over time. However, this trolley has managed to significantly reduce the daily pain I live with until I get my surgery.