Stevens ESCORT MRT Magnesium Appliance Hand Truck, 500 lb, 41 lb, Stair Crawlers

The 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. Stevens MRT at a glance Load capacity500 lb Truck weight41 lb Height x width60 x 17 in FrameMagnesium I-beam, 3/16 x 1-1/2 x 5 in Wheels6 x 2 in cushion tread rubber Footplate5 x 24 in, 9 gauge Jump to: full specifications · questions · what to expect About the MRT The 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. Everything 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. How the MRT compares to other Stevens models MR: The economy magnesium truck: same frame, manual ratchet, no automatic strap recoil, 38 lb on Stevens' price list. MRT-2R: Two straps and two ratchets, 45 lb. MRT-66: 66 in magnesium truck for bulky loads, 48 lb. SRT: Steel, 51 lb, rated 750 lb, when the rating matters more than weight. Model Frame Wheels Load capacity Truck weight Price Best for SRT Steel, 3/4 in tube 6 x 2 in cushion tread 750 lb 51 lb $575.00 Pavement and floors SRT-8 Steel, 1 in tube 8 x 2-1/2 in solid rubber 800 lb 53 lb $609.00 Gravel, grass, curbs MRT (this page) Magnesium I-beam 6 x 2 in cushion tread 500 lb 41 lb $665.00 Lifting the truck all day SRT-M-66 Steel, 1 in tube 8 x 2 in + 2 swivel kickout casters 1,200 lb 74 lb $1,029.00 Vending machines, coolers MRT features and what they do for you 41 lb truck. 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. 500 lb rating. Enough for most washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers and many refrigerators. ESCORT crawler treads. Roller bearing crawlers carry the load over stair edges. Auto-recoil ratchet. The 14 ft strap ratchets tight and winds itself back when released. Soft on finishes. Non-marking vinyl and protective felt padding. Matching big wheels. Stevens' BWA-M is made for its magnesium trucks; Stevens' own photo shows it on an MRT. Who uses the MRT Single-driver appliance delivery: Van routes where the driver loads and unloads alone. Appliance repair technicians: Pulling ranges, dishwashers and washers out for service. Retail stores: Showroom moves and customer pickups. Multi-story apartments: Stair carries where a lighter truck saves the crew. How to use the MRT Lift it in and out. At 41 lb, one person can lift the MRT onto the truck bed. Carry it by the frame, not the strap. Load and strap. Footplate under the appliance, strap at about two thirds of the height, ratchet tight against the felt and vinyl. Tip and roll. Foot on the axle, pull back to the balance point, roll. Stairs. 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. Finish. Release the ratchet, let the strap recoil, lift the truck back onto the vehicle. How ESCORT stair crawlers work Behind 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. Going 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. What to expect from the MRT Buyers of appliance and drum trucks most often mention these points in reviews. Here is how they apply to this model. The 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. Lower the truck off a liftgate rather than dropping it. A bent rail takes the truck out of service. The 6 in wheels suit floors and pavement. For lawns and gravel, add the BWA-M big wheel attachment. The 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. A 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. Stevens ships from Augusta, Georgia by FedEx in about 72 hours. It is not stocked in our Texas warehouse, so order ahead of the job. Buying guidance Choose the MRT when truck weight is the problem and your loads stay under 500 lb. Choose the SRT or SRT-8 for heavier refrigerators, commercial units or rough handling. Choose the MR if you can do without automatic strap recoil and want the lightest Stevens magnesium truck (38 lb). Add the BWA-M for lawns and gravel. MRT full specifications Stevens MRT specifications (27 rows) Model MRT (dealers also list it as MRT-60) Series ESCORT appliance trucks Load capacity 500 lb Overall height 60 in Frame width 17 in Footplate (nose plate) 5 x 24 in Footplate material 9 gauge Frame material Magnesium I-beam, 3/16 x 1-1/2 x 5 in Wheels 2, 6 x 2 in Wheel tread Cushion tread rubber Wheel bearing Self-lubricating bronze bushing Stair climber Patented ESCORT roller bearing crawler treads Strap One 3-ply, 2-piece web strap, 14 ft Strap tightener Ratchet with automatic strap recoil (single ratchet) Bumpers / padding Non-marking vinyl and protective felt Handle Curved hand grips at the top of both rails Finish Natural magnesium (silver) with red cross members Truck weight 41 lb Shipping weight 41 lb Big wheel attachment BWA-M (made for Stevens magnesium trucks) Related models MR, MRT-2R, MRT-66, MRT-M-60, MRT-M-66 Common replacement parts Crawler tread assembly, strap, recoil ratchet assembly, 6 x 2 in wheel, felt and vinyl padding Accepts Stevens BWA-M big wheel attachment Ships from Stevens Appliance Truck Company, Augusta, Georgia, by FedEx Ships within 72 hours of the order; tracking emailed when it leaves Country of origin Made in USA (Augusta, Georgia) Repair kit Available for this model from Stevens (sold separately) Specifications 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. What's in the box One Stevens ESCORT MRT magnesium appliance hand truck with one 3-ply, 2-piece, 14 ft strap and auto-recoil ratchet. Not included: BWA-M big wheel attachment and the repair kit. Care and maintenance Magnesium is light but it is not steel. Do not use the MRT as a pry bar or drop it off a liftgate. Inspect the strap and replace it if cut or frayed. Clean the crawler treads after wet or sandy jobs. Replace worn felt and vinyl padding. Check wheels and axle; the 6 x 2 in wheel is a standard Stevens part. Replacement parts Stevens 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 844-439-4335. Ordering and shipping Ships from Stevens. 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. Shipping cost. Calculated at checkout from the shipping weight and your ZIP code. Your carrier account. Stevens can ship on your own UPS or FedEx account. Tell us the account number when you order. Fleet orders. Several trucks can ship together on a pallet; Stevens adds a small pallet charge. Ask for a quote. How to pay. Card, ACH, purchase order, and Net 30 for approved accounts. CasterHQ is BBB A+ rated. About Stevens Stevens 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. The 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. Stevens MRT questions and answers How much does the Stevens MRT weigh? 41 lb, against 51 lb for the steel SRT and 53 lb for the SRT-8. How much can the MRT carry? 500 lb. For heavier refrigerators and commercial equipment, use the SRT (750 lb) or SRT-8 (800 lb). Is the MRT aluminum or magnesium? Magnesium. The side rails are 3/16 x 1-1/2 x 5 in magnesium I-beams. Is magnesium as strong as steel? For this truck the rating is lower: 500 lb against 750 lb for the SRT. You get a lighter truck to lift all day. Does the MRT climb stairs? Yes, on the same patented roller bearing crawler treads as the steel ESCORT trucks. A second person should steady the load from below. MRT or MR? The MRT has the ratchet with automatic strap recoil. The MR is Stevens' economy magnesium truck without it. Does a big wheel attachment fit? Yes, the BWA-M. Stevens builds it for its magnesium trucks and shows it on an MRT. Where is it made and can I get parts? Augusta, Georgia. Straps, ratchets, crawler treads, wheels and padding are sold as parts, and Stevens offers a repair kit. Related: Stevens SRT, Stevens SRT-8, Stevens BWA-M, Stevens SRT-M-66. See every Stevens appliance truck. Written by Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · updated October 21, 2026 · 844-439-4335 · info@casterhq.com