Stevens DB-W24B Four-Wheel Drum Hand Truck, Made in USA

The Stevens DB-W24B is a four-wheel steel drum hand truck that stands on its own, loaded or empty. A curved hoop and two toes cradle the drum, a Y handle gives two-hand control, and phenolic wheels on roller bearings roll freely on plant and warehouse floors. It weighs 48 lb and is built in Augusta, Georgia. Stevens has not published a load rating or drum size list for the B model, so send us your drum size, material and full weight and we confirm fit with Stevens before it ships.

Stevens DB-W24B at a glance

• TypeFour-wheel drum hand truck
• Wheels4 phenolic, roller bearing
• HandleY handle, two grips
• FrameSteel, red finish
• Truck weight48 lb
• Load ratingAsk us (not published for the B model)

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About the DB-W24B

The DB-W24B is Stevens' four-wheel drum truck and one of the five trucks Stevens names as best sellers. Four wheels mean the truck stands on its own with or without a drum on it, so you can let go of the handle while you reposition or take a break.

Stevens' photo shows a red steel frame with a Y-shaped two-grip handle, a curved hoop that wraps the drum and two toes at the base, on wheels with gray hubs. The Stevens parts list for the DB-W24B calls for phenolic wheels on roller bearings in two sizes (W-24 and W-4), a spring (M-14), two grips (M-10 and M-12) and a spacer tube (M-8B). It weighs 48 lb on Stevens' price list.

How the DB-W24B compares to other Stevens models

• DB-W24: The other Stevens drum truck on the price list, also 48 lb, $517.50 at list. Dealers sell it as the Drum Beater. Ask us if you are unsure which one you need.

DB-W24B features and what they do for you

• Stands on its own. Four wheels keep the truck upright loaded or empty.
• Phenolic wheels. Hard phenolic wheels on roller bearings roll easily on concrete shop and warehouse floors.
• Y handle. Two grips give both hands control while tipping and steering.
• Spring. A spring (part M-14) on the truck is a listed replacement part.

Who uses the DB-W24B

• Chemical and lubricant distribution: Drums between the dock, racks and fill stations.
• Manufacturing plants: Raw material and waste drums.
• Fleet and maintenance shops: Oil, coolant and waste drums.
• Food and beverage plants: Ingredient drums on clean concrete floors.
• Paint and coatings distributors: Moving drums through the warehouse.
• Janitorial and sanitation supply: Concentrate drums from receiving to the mixing room.
• Water treatment: Chemical drums at treatment plants and pump houses.

How to use the DB-W24B

1. Check the drum. Confirm the drum's size, material and full weight before you move it. Call us if you are not sure the truck fits your drum.
2. Load. Roll the truck up to the drum so the hoop wraps it and the toes sit under the bottom edge.
3. Tip. Pull back on the Y handle and let the drum's weight settle over the wheels.
4. Roll. Steer with both grips. On a level floor you can let go and the truck stays standing.
5. Unload. Roll to the spot, tip the drum forward onto its base and back the truck out.

Drum handling basics

• Check that the bung and lid are tight before you tip a drum. A loose bung leaks the moment the drum leans back.
• Know the full weight. A full drum of water-based product weighs far more than an empty one; check the label or the shipping paperwork.
• Keep the floor clear and dry along the route, and roll at walking pace.
• Set the drum down on a level spot and tip it forward slowly onto its base before backing the truck out.

What to expect from the DB-W24B

Buyers of appliance and drum trucks most often mention these points in reviews. Here is how they apply to this model.

• Phenolic wheels roll easily on concrete and sealed floors but are loud and hard on rough outdoor ground.
• Stevens has not published a rating for the DB-W24B. We confirm your drum before the order ships rather than guess.
• It moves drums upright. It is not a drum dispenser or cradle for pouring.
• Stevens ships from Augusta, Georgia by FedEx in about 72 hours. It is not stocked in our Texas warehouse, so order ahead of the job.

Buying guidance

• Tell us the drum size, material and full weight, and we will confirm fit with Stevens before your order ships.
• Pick the DB-W24B when you want a truck that stands on its own between moves.
• Moving drums on rough outdoor ground? Tell us, because phenolic wheels are built for hard floors.
• Ordering several for a plant? Stevens can ship them together on a pallet.

What's in the box

• One Stevens DB-W24B drum hand truck.
• Not included: the repair kit.

Care and maintenance

• Check the phenolic wheels for chips and flat spots; phenolic does not like rough outdoor surfaces.
• Check the spring and the grips for wear.
• Clean spilled product off the hoop and toes so the next drum seats cleanly.

Replacement parts

Stevens sells a repair kit for each model and individual parts from its parts list for every truck it builds. Send us the model number and the part you need and we will quote it. Call 844-439-4335.

Ordering and shipping

• Ships from Stevens. Stevens ships this item direct from Augusta, Georgia by FedEx, usually within 72 hours of your order, and emails tracking when it leaves. It is not stocked in our Mansfield, TX warehouse; allow about 72 hours plus FedEx transit.
• Shipping cost. Calculated at checkout from the shipping weight and your ZIP code.
• Your carrier account. Stevens can ship on your own UPS or FedEx account. Tell us the account number when you order.
• Fleet orders. Several trucks can ship together on a pallet; Stevens adds a small pallet charge. Ask for a quote.
• How to pay. Card, ACH, purchase order, and Net 30 for approved accounts. CasterHQ is BBB A+ rated.

About Stevens

Stevens Appliance Truck Company has built hand trucks in Augusta, Georgia since 1936 and describes itself as the oldest continuous hand truck maker in the United States. Every unit is built in Augusta with American-made components and labor.

The plant does its own CNC tube bending, press stamping, TIG and MIG welding and powder coating, then assembles and boxes each truck. Stevens builds more than 60 hand truck models and keeps a parts list for each one, so wear parts can be replaced instead of the whole truck.

Related: Stevens SRT, Stevens SRT-8. See every Stevens appliance truck.

Written by Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · updated October 21, 2026 · 844-439-4335 · info@casterhq.com