{"product_id":"stevens-escort-mrt-magnesium-appliance-truck","title":"Stevens ESCORT MRT Magnesium Appliance Hand Truck, 500 lb, 41 lb, Stair Crawlers","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"chq-stv\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e#chq-stv{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 0 32px;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.6}#chq-stv h2{font-size:21px;font-weight:800;margin:30px 0 12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #016367}#chq-stv h3{font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:18px 0 6px}#chq-stv p{font-size:15px;margin:0 0 12px}#chq-stv ul{margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px}#chq-stv li{font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:7px}#chq-stv .chq-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;margin:12px 0 8px}#chq-stv table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb}#chq-stv th,#chq-stv td{padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}#chq-stv thead th{background:#016367;color:#fff;font-weight:700}#chq-stv tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f9f9}#chq-stv .st-ok{color:#0a6b3d;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap}#chq-stv .st-pend{color:#8a5a00;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap}#chq-stv .chq-pend{color:#8a5a00;font-weight:700}#chq-stv .chq-note{background:#f4f8f8;border-left:4px solid #016367;padding:12px 14px;margin:14px 0;font-size:14px}#chq-stv details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:6px;margin:0 0 8px;background:#fafafa}#chq-stv summary{cursor:pointer;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px}#chq-stv details p{padding:0 14px 12px;margin:0}#chq-stv .chq-by{font-size:13px;color:#555;margin-top:22px}#chq-stv .chq-src{font-size:12.5px;color:#555}#chq-stv a{color:#016367}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e#chq-stv .chq-answer{font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.65;background:#f4f8f8;border-left:4px solid #016367;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px}#chq-stv .chq-glance{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0;list-style:none}#chq-stv .chq-glance li{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 12px;margin:0;background:#fff}#chq-stv .chq-glance span{display:block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#555}#chq-stv .chq-glance strong{font-size:15px}#chq-stv .chq-jump{font-size:14px;margin:4px 0 6px}#chq-stv .chq-faq h3{font-size:16px;margin:18px 0 4px}#chq-stv .chq-faq p{margin:0 0 10px}@media(max-width:749px){#chq-stv .chq-glance{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}#chq-stv .chq-answer{font-size:15.5px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"chq-answer\"\u003eThe Stevens ESCORT MRT is a 41 lb magnesium appliance hand truck rated 500 lb, built for drivers who lift the truck in and out of a van all day. Magnesium I-beam side rails, 3\/16 x 1-1\/2 x 5 in, make it 10 lb lighter than the steel SRT while keeping the full ESCORT kit: roller bearing stair crawlers, an auto-recoil ratchet strap, vinyl and felt padding and 6 x 2 in cushion tread wheels. It is 60 in tall, 17 in wide and made in Augusta, Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStevens MRT at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"chq-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLoad capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTruck weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e41 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight x width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 x 17 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium I-beam, 3\/16 x 1-1\/2 x 5 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 x 2 in cushion tread rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFootplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 x 24 in, 9 gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"chq-jump\"\u003eJump to: \u003ca href=\"#chq-technical-specifications\"\u003efull specifications\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#chq-stv-faq\"\u003equestions\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"#chq-stv-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the MRT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MRT is the lightest fully featured ESCORT truck. Its side rails are magnesium I-beams, 3\/16 x 1-1\/2 x 5 in, which keeps the whole truck at 41 lb, 10 lb less than the steel SRT, while still carrying a 500 lb rating. If a driver lifts the truck in and out of a van at every stop, those 10 lb add up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything else is ESCORT: 60 in tall and 17 in wide, 9 gauge 5 x 24 in footplate, 6 x 2 in cushion tread rubber wheels on self-lubricating bronze bushings, patented roller bearing crawler treads, a 3-ply 14 ft strap with ratchet tightener and automatic recoil, and non-marking vinyl and felt padding. Stevens lists it among its five best sellers and makes a matching silver big wheel attachment, the BWA-M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the MRT compares to other Stevens models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMR:\u003c\/strong\u003e The economy magnesium truck: same frame, manual ratchet, no automatic strap recoil, 38 lb on Stevens' price list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMRT-2R:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two straps and two ratchets, 45 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMRT-66:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66 in magnesium truck for bulky loads, 48 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, 51 lb, rated 750 lb, when the rating matters more than weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"chq-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoad capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTruck weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stevens-escort-srt-steel-appliance-truck\"\u003eSRT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel, 3\/4 in tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 2 in cushion tread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$575.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePavement and floors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stevens-escort-srt-8-steel-appliance-truck\"\u003eSRT-8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel, 1 in tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 2-1\/2 in solid rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$609.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGravel, grass, curbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMRT\u003c\/strong\u003e (this page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium I-beam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 2 in cushion tread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$665.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifting the truck all day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stevens-escort-srt-m-66-vending-appliance-truck-kickout-casters\"\u003eSRT-M-66\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel, 1 in tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 2 in + 2 swivel kickout casters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,200 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$1,029.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVending machines, coolers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMRT features and what they do for you\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e41 lb truck.\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnesium I-beam side rails make it the light one to lift into a van, onto a liftgate or up a flight of stairs empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500 lb rating.\u003c\/strong\u003e Enough for most washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers and many refrigerators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESCORT crawler treads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roller bearing crawlers carry the load over stair edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-recoil ratchet.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 14 ft strap ratchets tight and winds itself back when released.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft on finishes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-marking vinyl and protective felt padding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching big wheels.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stevens' BWA-M is made for its magnesium trucks; Stevens' own photo shows it on an MRT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho uses the MRT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-driver appliance delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Van routes where the driver loads and unloads alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance repair technicians:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pulling ranges, dishwashers and washers out for service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetail stores:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showroom moves and customer pickups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-story apartments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stair carries where a lighter truck saves the crew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use the MRT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift it in and out.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 41 lb, one person can lift the MRT onto the truck bed. Carry it by the frame, not the strap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad and strap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Footplate under the appliance, strap at about two thirds of the height, ratchet tight against the felt and vinyl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip and roll.\u003c\/strong\u003e Foot on the axle, pull back to the balance point, roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStairs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Backward up the stairs with the crawlers on the edges; below the load on the way down. Remember the 500 lb rating; for heavier units use a steel truck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Release the ratchet, let the strap recoil, lift the truck back onto the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow ESCORT stair crawlers work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind each wheel is a crawler tread: an aluminum frame carrying a row of plastic roller bearings with a V-belt running over them. On flat ground the crawlers sit clear of the floor. On stairs, tip the truck to the balance point and the belt meets the step nosing. The belt rolls over the rollers, so the load glides from one step edge to the next instead of the wheels dropping off each tread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing up, the operator stands above the load, backs up the stairs and pulls. Going down, the operator stays below the load and lets the crawlers slide each edge while a helper steadies the top. Keep the strap tight and the load centered on the footplate the whole way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"chq-stv-expect\"\u003eWhat to expect from the MRT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers of appliance and drum trucks most often mention these points in reviews. Here is how they apply to this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe trade for 10 lb less truck is rating: 500 lb against 750 lb for the steel SRT. For heavy French door refrigerators and commercial units, choose steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower the truck off a liftgate rather than dropping it. A bent rail takes the truck out of service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 6 in wheels suit floors and pavement. For lawns and gravel, add the BWA-M big wheel attachment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crawler treads make stairs controlled, not effortless. The operator still pulls or lowers the load one step at a time, so plan on a second person below the load on any stairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tight strap is what keeps an appliance on the truck. Ratchet it snug before you tip back, check it again at the top of the stairs, and replace a frayed or cut strap instead of knotting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStevens ships from Augusta, Georgia by FedEx in about 72 hours. It is not stocked in our Texas warehouse, so order ahead of the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the MRT when truck weight is the problem and your loads stay under 500 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the SRT or SRT-8 for heavier refrigerators, commercial units or rough handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the MR if you can do without automatic strap recoil and want the lightest Stevens magnesium truck (38 lb).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the BWA-M for lawns and gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"chq-technical-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMRT full specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"chq-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:700;padding:6px 0\"\u003eStevens MRT specifications (27 rows)\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMRT (dealers also list it as MRT-60)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESCORT appliance trucks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLoad capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrame width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFootplate (nose plate)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 x 24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFootplate material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrame material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium I-beam, 3\/16 x 1-1\/2 x 5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWheels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2, 6 x 2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWheel tread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCushion tread rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWheel bearing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-lubricating bronze bushing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStair climber\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatented ESCORT roller bearing crawler treads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStrap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne 3-ply, 2-piece web strap, 14 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStrap tightener\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRatchet with automatic strap recoil (single ratchet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBumpers \/ padding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-marking vinyl and protective felt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurved hand grips at the top of both rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural magnesium (silver) with red cross members\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTruck weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBig wheel attachment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBWA-M (made for Stevens magnesium trucks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRelated models\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMR, MRT-2R, MRT-66, MRT-M-60, MRT-M-66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCommon replacement parts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrawler tread assembly, strap, recoil ratchet assembly, 6 x 2 in wheel, felt and vinyl padding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAccepts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStevens BWA-M big wheel attachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShips from\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStevens Appliance Truck Company, Augusta, Georgia, by FedEx\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShips within\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 hours of the order; tracking emailed when it leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in USA (Augusta, Georgia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepair kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable for this model from Stevens (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"chq-src\"\u003eSpecifications come from Stevens Appliance Truck Company and its authorized dealers. Where Stevens publishes no figure, we list only what dealers publish and leave the rest out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Stevens ESCORT MRT magnesium appliance hand truck with one 3-ply, 2-piece, 14 ft strap and auto-recoil ratchet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot included: BWA-M big wheel attachment and the repair kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium is light but it is not steel. Do not use the MRT as a pry bar or drop it off a liftgate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the strap and replace it if cut or frayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the crawler treads after wet or sandy jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace worn felt and vinyl padding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck wheels and axle; the 6 x 2 in wheel is a standard Stevens part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplacement parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStevens 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 \u003ca href=\"tel:844-439-4335\"\u003e844-439-4335\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from Stevens.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping cost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calculated at checkout from the shipping weight and your ZIP code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour carrier account.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stevens can ship on your own UPS or FedEx account. Tell us the account number when you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleet orders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several trucks can ship together on a pallet; Stevens adds a small pallet charge. Ask for a quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to pay.\u003c\/strong\u003e Card, ACH, purchase order, and Net 30 for approved accounts. CasterHQ is BBB A+ rated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Stevens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStevens 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"chq-faq\" id=\"chq-stv-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStevens MRT questions and answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does the Stevens MRT weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41 lb, against 51 lb for the steel SRT and 53 lb for the SRT-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much can the MRT carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 lb. For heavier refrigerators and commercial equipment, use the SRT (750 lb) or SRT-8 (800 lb).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the MRT aluminum or magnesium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium. The side rails are 3\/16 x 1-1\/2 x 5 in magnesium I-beams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs magnesium as strong as steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this truck the rating is lower: 500 lb against 750 lb for the SRT. You get a lighter truck to lift all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the MRT climb stairs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on the same patented roller bearing crawler treads as the steel ESCORT trucks. A second person should steady the load from below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMRT or MR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MRT has the ratchet with automatic strap recoil. The MR is Stevens' economy magnesium truck without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a big wheel attachment fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the BWA-M. Stevens builds it for its magnesium trucks and shows it on an MRT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made and can I get parts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAugusta, Georgia. Straps, ratchets, crawler treads, wheels and padding are sold as parts, and Stevens offers a repair kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stevens-escort-srt-steel-appliance-truck\"\u003eStevens SRT\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stevens-escort-srt-8-steel-appliance-truck\"\u003eStevens SRT-8\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stevens-escort-bwa-m-big-wheel-attachment-magnesium-trucks\"\u003eStevens BWA-M\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stevens-escort-srt-m-66-vending-appliance-truck-kickout-casters\"\u003eStevens SRT-M-66\u003c\/a\u003e. See every \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stevens-appliance-trucks\"\u003eStevens appliance truck\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"chq-by\"\u003eWritten by Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · updated October 21, 2026 · \u003ca href=\"tel:844-439-4335\"\u003e844-439-4335\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@casterhq.com\"\u003einfo@casterhq.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stevens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53479548846392,"sku":"MRT","price":665.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/4191\/0328\/files\/stevens-escort-mrt-appliance-hand-truck-front.jpg?v=1792530747","url":"https:\/\/casterhq.com\/products\/stevens-escort-mrt-magnesium-appliance-truck","provider":"CasterHQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}