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Folding Platform Truck | Hand Trolley | 150kg Capacity | Olympia CD529
£95.07
/ exc vat
£114.08/ inc vat
- Generous 150kg Capacity
- Space-Saving Folding Handle
- Robust Steel Frame
- Large Platform Area
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Product Overview
Here’s a real workhorse for any business that needs to shift goods without the grunt work. This brilliant folding platform trolley is designed to make moving stock, supplies, or equipment a doddle. Forget wrestling with heavy boxes or making endless trips back and forth; this trolley is your new best mate for getting things from A to B safely and efficiently, handling a hefty 150kg load with ease.
It’s an absolute must-have for bustling cafés, busy warehouses, retail stockrooms, and even schools or offices. The magic is in its simplicity. With a generous platform for bulky items and smooth-rolling castors, it glides through corridors and doorways. But the real star of the show is the collapsible design. When you’re done, the handle folds down flat, making this commercial folding hand trolley incredibly easy to tuck away in a cupboard or the back of a van.
Built from tough steel to withstand the daily bumps and scrapes of a commercial environment, this is a straightforward, reliable tool that saves you time, effort, and protects your staff from unnecessary strain. It’s the simple, smart solution to your daily logistical challenges, ready to go straight out of the box.
Key Features and Benefits
- Generous 150kg Capacity: Lets you move heavy sacks, boxes, and crates easily.
- Space-Saving Folding Handle: Stores neatly in tight spaces like cupboards or delivery vans.
- Robust Steel Frame: Built tough to handle the demands of daily commercial use.
- Large Platform Area: Easily accommodates bulky or awkwardly shaped items without issue.
- Lightweight Construction: At just 9.4kg, it's simple to carry and position.
- Swivel Castors: Provides brilliant manoeuvrability for navigating tight corners and corridors.
- Quick-Fold Mechanism: Folds down in seconds, so it’s never in the way.
- Ready to Use: Arrives assembled so you can get to work immediately.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Olympia
- SKU: CD529
- Capacity: 150kg
- Material: Steel
- Dimensions (Unfolded): 699(H) x 718(W) x 464(D)mm
- Dimensions (Folded): 718(H) x 464(W) x 114(D)mm
- Platform Size: 740(W) x 480(D)mm
- Weight: 9.4kg
Expert Review and Insights
This Olympia trolley is a classic for a reason. It doesn't try to be clever with unnecessary features; it just does its job exceptionally well. The build is solid, the folding action is smooth, and it's light enough that you don't need a trolley to move the trolley! It’s the kind of essential kit that you’ll wonder how you ever managed without.
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- The Build: Surprisingly sturdy for its weight, it handles bumps and scrapes well.
- The Wheels: They are perfect for indoor floors but can be a bit noisy on rough tarmac.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The team at 'Salford Sounds', an independent record shop in Salford, were finding their weekly vinyl deliveries a real chore. Manually carrying heavy boxes of LPs from the front door to the back stockroom was time-consuming and causing back strain.
"This little trolley has made delivery day so much smoother. We can load up four or five heavy boxes at once and just wheel them through. It folds away so neatly it fits right behind the counter without anyone even noticing it's there."
Robert Mills – Owner
Since introducing the trolley, the shop has cut down its stock-in time by half, freeing up staff to serve customers sooner.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Your trolley arrives ready for action. Simply unbox and remove any protective packaging.
- To unfold, place your foot on the platform and pull the handle up until it clicks securely into place.
- Give the wheels a quick spin to ensure they move freely before you load it up for the first time.
Keeping It Going
- Regularly wipe down the platform and frame to keep it clean, especially if used for food items.
- Check the wheel castors are free from debris like string or plastic wrap, which can affect movement.
- Periodically check that all bolts on the handle and wheel fixings are nice and tight.
- If the folding mechanism ever feels stiff, a small spray of general-purpose lubricant on the hinge will sort it out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum safe load for this trolley?
A: The trolley is rated to safely carry a distributed load of up to 150kg.
Q: Does it arrive flat-packed or assembled?
A: It arrives fully assembled. You just need to unfold the handle and it's ready to use instantly.
Q: How easy is it to fold and unfold?
A: It's very simple. A bar at the base of the handle is pressed (usually with your foot) to release the lock, allowing the handle to fold down flat.
Q: What are the wheels like? Can they be locked?
A: It features smooth-rolling castors for manoeuvrability. Typically, two are fixed and two are swivel. This model does not come with locking brakes.
Q: How much does the trolley itself weigh?
A: It has a net weight of 9.4kg, making it light enough to be lifted and carried when not in use.
Q: Can I use this folding platform trolley 150kg outside on pavement?
A: It's designed primarily for smooth indoor surfaces. While it can handle smooth pavement, it may struggle with very rough terrain, gravel or high kerbs.
Q: What is the platform surface made of?
A: The steel platform usually has a non-slip, textured surface to help prevent items from sliding around during transport.
Q: How compact is it for storage?
A: When folded, it is very slim (around 114mm deep), allowing it to be stored in narrow gaps, against a wall, or in a vehicle.
The Unseen Workhorse: Why the Olympia Trolley is a Smarter Investment
Looking at a trolley, you see steel and wheels. But what the Olympia CD529 truly delivers is operational efficiency and a safer working environment. This isn't just about moving boxes; it's about reducing the risk of costly workplace injuries from manual handling. It's about speeding up your entire restocking or order fulfilment process, turning a 20-minute, two-person job into a 5-minute solo task. Olympia has built its reputation on providing no-nonsense, reliable equipment for the UK's demanding hospitality and commercial sectors. This trolley is the embodiment of that philosophy. It's a small, one-off investment that pays you back every single day in time saved, tasks simplified, and staff kept safe. It's one of the most practical, value-for-money additions you can make to your daily operations.
Explore more from Non BrandedHow a Collapsible Design Frees Up Your Business
What does a 'collapsible platform trolley' actually mean for you? Think of it like this: you get all the muscle of a big, fixed trolley when you need it, but it doesn't demand the permanent floor space. When folded, this trolley becomes incredibly slim, at just over 11cm deep. This means it can slide into the narrowest of gaps—behind a door, between shelves, or flat against the wall in a van. For small UK businesses where every square foot of stockroom or shop floor is prime realestate, this isn't just a convenience, it's a strategic advantage. You get the function without the footprint.
Who Should Buy This?
- Restaurants & Pubs: Perfect for hauling kegs, crates of drinks, and food deliveries from the kerb to the cellar.
- Small Warehouses & Retail: An essential for shifting stock in storerooms or for picking online orders efficiently.
- Event & Mobile Caterers: Makes loading and unloading your van with equipment and supplies an absolute breeze.
- Offices & Schools: Ideal for moving archive boxes, IT equipment, or furniture for events and meetings.
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Trolley Dimensions Unfolded: 699(h) x 718(w) x 464(d)mm. Folded: 718(h) x 464(w) x 114(d)mm.
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