I am looking for something to transport a lot of smoked meat to my in-laws house for potlucks, etc. Is the handle strong enough for a heavy load?
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To test this I placed 18.5 lbs. of books into one of my Snapware containers (19 x 9) and carried it around the house. It definitely put a strain on the lid but held without any signs of coming apart. With this amount of weight the lid slightly separates at the sides where there are no locks but the locked ends hold tight. Unless you are carrying them a long distance you won't have any problems. The best solution is to buy more than one container and place between 12-15 lb.s of meat in each. I've had two of mine for over 4 years and they do hold up well. I hope this helps.
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It's quite sturdy but for an extra heavy load you might want to carry it by gripping the ends, where the blue latches are. There's enough overhang there to get your fingers under and use it as a handle.
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Good question, Randi. I fill these containers with hard cover books, to the top, and though the cover sometimes bends from the weight when I lift it, it has never come loose. It seems heavy items do put pressure on the lid and handle and I sometimes wondered if it can withstand the weight; I've been lucky so far. But if I drop a case of books, it's a pain, nothing serious; if you drop costly food supplies, though, it cold be costly and messy. These probably will work for you, but be careful about loading too much.
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It seems to be sturdy. Is there a problem with this handle or will I encounter a problem with this handle???????
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I had no issues with dents or problems with the handles. The smoker works great as far as I am concerned. Please keep in mind that it is a smoker....not a cooker. I have used it many times for ribs, pulled pork, chicken etc. Just use the smoker to start the cooking process and finish your meats on the grill or in the oven. Great value for the price.
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This trailer is very light as is and is easily moved by itself. As for hauling large uncut logs I don't think it would hold up. It just bolts together and the steel is not that heavy nor hardened. I've bent it with ratcheting tie downs. Mine won't even square. The shape of the "bar" pieces is: __| |__
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The handle feels plenty strong. It does appear to be a very hard alloy and is acceptable.
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I have one for my painting things and it is great. If you are carrying heavy metal tools, though, it might not be sturdy enough.....
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Definitely. This is easily the sturdiest "kitchen cart" I've ever purchased. Very heavy duty compared to other similarly priced items. My friends think it's great and it added some MUCH needed work space to my small kitchen.
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The top handle is sturdy. I never had any problems with it even with my backpack completely filled to the max, and lifted and swung frequently. In past experiences from other backpacks, I would strengthen the handle by sewing with a fish wire on the stable portion of the fabric.
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I would be weary. this is an ultra light backpacking stove and a pot that big would defeat that all together.I do think it would support the weight but the would be a large risk for tipping! this device is smaller than a pack of smokes.
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Very well. Handles our Wagner large fry pans with no problem at all. It's very well built and very sturdy.Oh, it also holds our large cast iron pot for a long day of slow cooking with no worries what so ever.
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Its pretty big, has handles, but loaded, I could imagine it would be rather heavy. It does not bring temps down fast. Youll have to keep it plugged in for hours. Imo this is not what you'd want. Its more for rv campers or truck drivers.
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It is fairly strong, I had loaded closed to 200 lbs on the cart and no problem, but it felt heavy when I push the cart.
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this rake is very strong the handle is made from steel and very strong you should have no trouble this rake
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this will be great. the softer the material the smaller the 'grill" can be. you can place quite a lot of pressure on the handle and the material will go through in one push.
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Yes, the handle gets hot fast while cooking. Since it's so heavy you may not need to hold the handle. But definitely need gloves to move it after cooking
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It's not too bad. If you like a larger handle this is perfect with a traditional wood feel. Just tighten it and your good to go
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Yes! I have used the Polar Utility Cart for hauling firewood and pulling it up the four stairs to the wood rack on my deck. The trick is to not overload the trailer as it will become too heavy and more awkward to maneuver.