Customer Reviews

Telpro TROLL Troll 300-Pound Capacity Panel Handler

5 star:		(20)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I got the Troll to move drywall and OSB, and so far, it's done the job.

Description: The Troll is probably much smaller than you're imagining, about 3 feet high. It's basically a hook with two wheels and a 2 foot handle. You stick a panel on the middle of it and - presto - gravity pushes the handle against the side of your panel and you have a panel with wheels. The handle is too low to use while rolling, but you can reach over and lift the whole panel up by the handle to get over obstacles and up and down stairs.

I might prefer a longer handle, so that you could hold the handle while rolling panels, and some wider wheels for off-road rolling, but the Troll does what it promises. Does it make moving drywall easy? No. Fun? No. Bearable? Yes, and I think that's all you could ask for.

One more piece of advice - if you're looking at the Troll, you're probably comparing it with the JH lifting handles. I have both, and, in my opinion, the lifting handles are better if you have (1) two people, (2) are going to be moving a lot of panels, and (3) are going to be moving panels over uneven terrain or up and down stairs. Conversely, the Troll is better for infrequent one person jobs on smooth terrain.

This tool is so cool! Its the first serious improvement to handling drywall and plywood in the last 25 years. With this tool you almost NEVER NEED TO CARRY drwall again. I wouldn't be without it.

I've been using the Troll for several months now, and it does a very good job with 3/4" mdf and ply. 4x8 sheets just do not have good handles on them and my arms are not 4 feet long. With this tool you stand them on their side, lift up a bit, slide it under and take off. You would think that maybe the wheels are a little small to get over obstructions, but the handle makes it easy to lift the wheels up and over, in fact most of the time I am using the Troll to carry the sheets without using the wheels anyway. The bottom rail is long enough to give you good balance. The outer edge of the rail is kicked up to keep the sheets from working their way off it. All in all, it does what it is designed to do very well and makes it tolerable for one person to handle big sheets.

I have used one of these for six months now and find it helpful in moving heavy stock (doubled up sheetrock, plywood, MDF, etx) into my shop and basement remodeling project. I work alone and moving this stuff from my truck to the shop is now possible with this device.

I wish the wheels were a little bigger but otherwise, a great accessory at a good price.

I also use this for moving 4'x 8' wood oak pallets. Standing them on their side I insert the pallet into the lip and push away moving the heavy pallets 1000' away with no effort. A very handy tool to have. I'm sure I'll think of other ways to use this GREAT TOOL.

I read the reviews. I bought one. I like it! It's saving my back.

Don't have to move drywall or plywood, but it sure works fine in moving those heavy folding tables around when setting up an event - which I do several times a week.

Staggering across the floor with torso turned sideways to hold that hefty 8' table seemed a good way to get a back injury. Took a chance on the troll and it worked.

I lift the table off the rack onto the troll (center it) and wheel it off. It lays against the handle while I hold the top edge of the table. It maneuvers well. When on location, extend the legs, then lift the troll and the table flips upright.

For break down, lift one end of the table, middle the troll and wheel the table off.

I moved 16 sheets of cement board and 178 sheets of 4X8 sheetrock with this tool. Well worth the money spent for a great tool. Highly recommend.

This tool works well for moving panels of sheetrock or plywood from place to place. Loading the panels is pretty easy, and the wheels take quite a load off your back. The only downside, and the reason for 4 stars instead of five, is the length of the tool. A six footer like me will be bending over while moving panels, the arm would be better if it were 4 to 5 inches longer.

The TROLL performs as described. We have moved platforms, risers, and sheet goods with this simple-looking device. It is great...saves a lot of back strain. Works best on smooth flooring, but is adequate on tight carpeting.

What a great labor saver. I usually work alone and can easily move 2 sheets of 12' 5/8" drywall. I move doors (6-0 with two 1-0 sidelites attached) plywood, mdf or anything that doesn't fit on an appliance cart. Cheap at twice the price.