The 10 Best Cylinder Dollies

Editor's Notes

September 04, 2020:

Cylinder Dollies provide a quick and economical way to transport containers of gas, which can range in weight, from 10 pounds to in excess of 200 pounds. The types of gas contained also vary, with many home and industrial uses, such as propane for fires and barbeques, oxygen for medical purposes, and oxy-acetylene for cutting, welding, and brazing. As such the trucks we chose for this ranking are suitable for a range of applications, depending on the size and weight of the tank and where it will be transported to.

For home use, a smaller dolly will probably suffice, such as the Red Dragon CD-100 or the lightweight Propane Easy Cart Portable. Both these options can hold a 20-pound tank with ease, and the latter folds away for easy storage. The Intbuying Folding Hand Truck is another foldable option, but with a much higher weight capacity, and thanks to its tri-wheel axle, can even transport heavy items up a set of stairs. For mid-sized cylinders, a two-wheeled option is still sufficient. The Safco Products Tuff Truck and the Vestil Deluxe Dolly are both designed for a single tank, however, the latter can only accommodate those of up to 11 inches in diameter. The Vestil MCHT-350 is also a single tank option that uses strong magnets to secure the tank, making the loading and unloading much quicker.

For larger, heavier tanks, usually common in industrial and commercial businesses, a more robust option is preferable. The Global Industrial Tilt Back has four wheels to spread the weight and is designed for 12-inch cylinders. The Vestil Tilt Back is designed to carry two tanks at once and has non-marking anti-scratch wheels, making it a good choice for use in a warehouse. The Harper Trucks Convertible is notable due to its high weight capacity and versatile design. It can be used in an upright position as a two-wheel truck, or when laid horizontally, it converts into a 4 wheel cart, making it more maneuverable with heavy loads.