HTC 3000 Heavy Duty Universal Mobile Base with 700-Pound Capacity

by HTC

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The HTC 3000 Heavy Duty Universal Mobile Base is the perfect choice when you need both extra carrying capacity and size flexibility. Featuring a 700 lb. capacity, this base extends from a 14" x 14" square to 22" x 54" in a rectangular configuration. Slotted side rails adjust to an exact fit to your machine. Stable 4-wheel design with foot operated levers lock machines to the floor.

Product Description

With the HTC-3000 Heavy-Duty Adjustable Mobile Base, size is no longer an issue. Fully adjustable mobile base features side rails and corner pieces with holes spaced every 1 inch to insure the perfect fit for your machine. Rather than lifting the machine to lock it in place this base uses wheel locks on the fixed wheel end, and leveling locks which lower to the floor on the steering end. Move bandsaws, table saws, sanders, drill presses, jointers, planers, and much more.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 8 x 4 inches ; 17.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 19.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000P0R7YM
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: HTC 3000
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,068 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #4 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Mobile Bases
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Stands

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pricey, but gets the job done, October 21, 2007

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Stephen Sawyer (Livonia, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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I needed a heavy-duty base for a vintage 8" Delta jointer that weighed in at about 550 lbs. I selected the HTC3000 as it was advertised to have enough capacity for this jointer.

It lived up to its billing. It went together in less than 30 minutes, and isn't strained at all by this machine. I'm particularly impressed by the fact that it is "locked" at all four corners when in use. The stationary wheels lock securely, and there are two "feet" that are lowered to immobilize the end with the swivel casters. It's almost impossible to scoot across the floor when all four points are "locked".

The only reason I didn't give it five stars is I think it's a bit over-priced, but I can guarantee you won't have any buyer's remorse based on the quality and functionality of this base.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not stable enough, May 10, 2007

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E. Weber "woodworker" (NH United States) - See all my reviews
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Not stable enough, May 10, 2007
Reviewer: E. Weber "woodworker" (Nashua, NH United States) - See all my reviews

This mobile base is similar to the HTC1000 and HTC2000 except that it is rated for heavier loads.
I did try to use it for my 500 LBS bandsaw. It does hold the weight but the design of the mobile base with straight rails just isn't good enough to absorb vibrations of heavy machinery.

I think angled rails or much stiffer ones would be necessary.

I did since use a shop fox base with much better success.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not suitable for heavy equipment--, April 5, 2008

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D. Carter "Smoky Mountain Carpenter" (Brevard, NC) - See all my reviews
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This HTC 3000 "heavy duty" mobile base is supposedly rated for 700 pounds, but I mounted my Grizzly 10" cabinet saw (less than 500 pounds) on it and, after moving it less than a half dozen times, one of the casters has completely disintegrated and a second one is coming apart. And this is on an absolutely smooth concrete floor. I tried without success to find a manufacturers number/contact to complain with no luck. Fine if you have a light-weight piece of equipment, but don't try putting anything near the "700 lb. capacity."