2006Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
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
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