RACE 4-Wheel Cart

The RACE 4-Wheel Roof Cart is built to carry heavy loads of material, insulation, or equipment across job sites. It features a 30″ × 60″ bed frame capable of supporting up to 2,000 pounds. The design includes a dead-man safety brake which engages if the handle is released.

Key features:

• 30″ × 60″ bed frame for ample cargo space
• 2,000 lb load capacity
• Dead-man brake that activates when handle is dropped
• Stake and pin pockets and open back frame for hoist access
• Front pin hitch and rear hitch for towing multiple carts

• Bed size: 30″ × 60″
• Capacity: 2,000 lb 
• Tires: Four 18″ × 8.50 (pneumatic standard; flat-free option) 
• Braking: Drop handle / dead-man safety brake 
• Frame: Open back for forklift hoist, includes stake & pin pockets

• Check the surface where the cart will be used — ensure it is flat, level, and free of obstructions, and when on a roof deck verify guardrails or warning lines are in place. (Intended use is on flat/level roofs or ground surfaces.)
• Select the tire type that matches your jobsite conditions: either air-filled pneumatic 18″×8.50 tires or the flat-free option if you want low maintenance.
• Load the materials evenly across the 30″×60″ bed frame, keeping the total load at or below the 2,000 lb capacity to avoid over-stress. 
• Use the “T”-handle or the front pin hitch and rear hitch as needed for towing or connecting multiple carts; ensure hitches are fully engaged. 
• When the handle is released or lowered, the dead-man safety brake should engage automatically — verify the brake is functioning before pushing or towing loaded cart. 
• Before moving the cart, inspect tires for damage or improper pressure (in pneumatic tire version), ensure load is stable, and keep clear of roof edges or open deck holes. 

Q: How should the cart be positioned and used when hoisting material up to a rooftop?
A: Position the open-back frame so the forklift hoist forks can slide in, keep the load balanced and secured, and do not hoist while attachments like hitches are connected or load exceeds rated capacity.

Q: What precautions should I take when towing multiple carts connected in a train?
A: Limit speed, ensure all carts’ brakes and hitches are properly locked, maintain consistent direction, avoid sudden turns or stops that could shift loads or overload hitches, and keep the total convoy within safe operational parameters per manufacturer instructions.

Q: Can this cart be used on sloped surfaces or only flat roofs?
A: The manufacturer states it is intended for flat and level surfaces; using it on slopes introduces risk of runaway loads or loss of control and may violate safe-use guidelines.

Q: How should I maintain the braking system to ensure reliability on job sites?
A: Regularly inspect the dead-man brake mechanism for wear, ensure the handle releases smoothly and engages brake automatically when lowered, clean any debris around pivot or linkage, and test function before each shift.