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Recommendations for equipment transport carts suitable for film production work

20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

What the thread found

  • Multiple cart options exist in the sub-$300 to mid-range price bracket, including the Rock N' Roller, Magliner Junior and Senior variants, and Murphy Cart designs
  • A complete cart system with accessories becomes an efficiency tool on set and can significantly reduce setup time
  • Larger integrated carts like the Magliner Senior with full shelving and docking systems weigh over 100 pounds when fully equipped and may not fit in smaller vehicles
  • The Magliner Junior fits in compact cars and can hold a complete camera package including cases and accessories
  • Working directly off a cart on set differs from using a cart only for transporting gear from vehicle to location, which affects which cart type provides the most value
  • Cobblestone streets and rough terrain require pneumatic tires for reliable movement
  • A separate camera stand may still be needed alongside a cart for situations where the cart cannot position gear appropriately

Depends on

  • Discussion from 2006 with pricing and product availability from that era
  • Vehicle fitment depends on specific case sizes and configurations which vary by user setup
  • Recommendations based on individual workflow preferences rather than exhaustive testing
  • Cart choice influenced by whether shooting location is near vehicle or requires extended on-set use

Parts

Docking Bracket

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