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Select Costco Wholesale Stores (store locator) have for Costco Members: Magna Cart Stair Climbing 6-Wheel Folding Aluminum Hand Truck (Item # 1718598) on sale for $27.99 valid for In-Store Purchase Only at participating locations. Please visit your local Costco Wholesale Location in order to verify stock and purchase.

Thanks to Community Member Spock1234 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Pricing and availability will vary by location. This offer is valid in-store only and not available online.
About this Item:
  • Features a 6-wheel-based hand truck for exceptional stability and maneuverability and the ability to climb stairs with ease
  • Adjustable latch attachment secures totes, bags, or crates while on the move
  • Rubber tires that absorb shock and provide a smooth ride to ensure your items are safe and secure during transport
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Costco B&M has the Magna Cart Stair Climbing 6-Wheel Folding Aluminum Hand Truck with Tote Attachment and Bungee Cord Storage [Item # 1718598] on sale for $27.99. That's $22.66 off Amazon's price for this item. This is the upgraded 'Stair Climbing' model with six 'inline skates style' wheels, and 150 lb capacity.

This item is NOT listed on the Costco.com website, but I found it at my local Costco store. The Amazon link below is for reference and feature details.

https://www.amazon.com/Magna-Cart...B0BVGLPLTR

https://www.costco.com/
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Last Edited by Zelo March 16, 2024 at 02:19 PM
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Saw this at Costco. Seems like it's regular price.
Awesome, thanks for sharing. We're just about to move, and have a flight of stairs I'm not looking forward to carrying boxes down. Called the local Costco and plenty in stock. Good deal!
Definitely an awesome price even if it is regular price at Costco. It's nice to have if you live in an apartment apartment for taking out trash or bringing in groceries just put a XL bin on it and bungee cord or strap it to the two wheeler.

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Spock1234
03-17-2024 at 04:45 PM.
03-17-2024 at 04:45 PM.
In response to all the concerns about this being difficult to turn, I must say that this concern is misplaced. I recommend people actually try to use one before writing novel about a supposed problem!

This thing turns on a dime, just like one of those zero-radius lawn mowers. There is no 'strain on the axle' or any such thing. When you make a turn, one set of wheels rotate back and the other rotate forward to help you make the turn.

Also, this easily handles the weight it is rated for. The limitation is the person pulling the cart, not the cart itself. I found it very hard to keep it balanced and upright when I loaded it up with three big (20 gal?) water jugs. It was much easier to handle with just two jugs. Boxes were easier to move because they didn't wobble like the bottles.
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aendil
03-17-2024 at 06:31 PM.
03-17-2024 at 06:31 PM.
Quote from wighty :
It is available at my Costco in NY.
Not anywhere near PA or NJ
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03-17-2024 at 08:01 PM.
03-17-2024 at 08:01 PM.
Quote from aendil :
Not anywhere near PA or NJ
I bought one in Brick NJ last week...
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bkzbabii
03-17-2024 at 08:39 PM.
03-17-2024 at 08:39 PM.
Quote from aendil :
Not anywhere near PA or NJ
they have it in staten island costco, picked up 2 today
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goosedude
03-18-2024 at 08:40 AM.
03-18-2024 at 08:40 AM.
According to my local CostCo (Wheaton MD) it is showing as a new item in their system so any clubs that don't currently have it in stock will probably be receiving it in the next few weeks.

FYI The Belstville MD location has 77 of them in stock.
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deepimpact
03-18-2024 at 09:55 AM.
03-18-2024 at 09:55 AM.
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This is not even a costco item in the NE.

Thanks, saved me a trip. I hate the fact we don't get a lot of good stuff at the NE Costcos.
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03-18-2024 at 12:05 PM.
03-18-2024 at 12:05 PM.
Quote from Spock1234 :
In response to all the concerns about this being difficult to turn, I must say that this concern is misplaced. I recommend people actually try to use one before writing novel about a supposed problem!
If you find my post comparable to a novel, you must have the attention span of a first grader. I bet you also prefer the tabloidal NY Post to the NY Times. Oh well...

Did you miss the part where I wrote, "I speak from experience"? I haven't tried this model but I've used 3 other tri-wheel stair climbing carts. While the carts are little different, the wheels are identical. 3 small wheels placed very close together on either side. One broke during a turn and I returned the other two after realizing that they were no better. All were tough to maneuver when weighted down.

It's simply physics. A single wheel is easy to turn because it's meets the floor at a single point. Two wheels are marginally harder but still easy. With this tri-wheel setup, you have two wheels on either side, making 4 points of contact with the ground. In other words, a rectangle. And they are all tightly connected, unlike the swivel wheels in luggage. To turn, you are applying different velocities to each wheel, depending on whether they are located inside or outside the turn. Since the wheels are stiffly connected, stress on the wheels results, since there are 4 competing velocities and 4 distinct angles. The steel rod doesn't break, but the holes on the plastic wheels do. If it can "turn on a dime," then there would be no need for swivel wheels.

Imagine pushing a dolly with 4 non-swiveling wheels. You'll see that it just wants to go straight. Not good when hauling 50+ lbs.
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SeriousFang512
03-18-2024 at 12:24 PM.
03-18-2024 at 12:24 PM.
Can I move a washing machine with this?
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03-18-2024 at 12:57 PM.
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Quote from Spock1234 :
In response to all the concerns about this being difficult to turn, I must say that this concern is misplaced. I recommend people actually try to use one before writing novel about a supposed problem!

This thing turns on a dime, just like one of those zero-radius lawn mowers. There is no 'strain on the axle' or any such thing. When you make a turn, one set of wheels rotate back and the other rotate forward to help you make the turn.
Here's a great video demonstration of what I claim using another model. This video is good because the wheels are large and you can see the spokes. When the kid turns the cart, you will see that the wheels are NOT spinning. That's because of the pressure placed on the wheels against the axles. Basically the wheels are stuck as angular force is applied on them. Now imagine 50+lbs of force pushing down as well. Non-spinning wheels not only places stress on the entire 3hwheel set up, but it also harms the rubber as you drag it across the ground. And it's harder to pull.

Watch the spokes as the cart is turned:
https://youtu.be/sOg_-eqvV_I?si=S...wVrU&t=317

And then later in the video, when the kid is riding on the cart, watch how the wheels flex when the cart turns. That flex places a lot on the wheels.
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03-18-2024 at 01:54 PM.
03-18-2024 at 01:54 PM.
This is sale price I think because same item on Amazon is $50.79.

https://www.amazon.com/Magna-Cart...r=8-2&th=1

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03-18-2024 at 02:40 PM.
03-18-2024 at 02:40 PM.
Quote from SeriousFang512 :
Can I move a washing machine with this?

I have this and no, it will probably break.
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03-20-2024 at 07:05 AM.
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After buying this the other day I went to Menards and happen to stumble upon one they sell there and I must say I feel like I may have picked the wrong one. Theirs just feels a bit more heavy duty and is 2 larger wheels Pretty much the same price. Unfortunately I already torn the label off the Costco one.
https://www.menards.com/main/tool...?exp=false
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03-20-2024 at 02:25 PM.
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Expired? Link doesn't go to the correct page.
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03-21-2024 at 03:55 PM.
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Expired? Link doesn't go to the correct page.

Note: Pricing and availability will vary by location. This offer is valid in-store only and not available online.
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03-23-2024 at 09:44 AM.
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Regular price!
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