Little giant shovel nose hand truck tff-360-8s with folding foot kick & continuous handle large 1/4″ tapered nose plate is 13-1/2″ deep, widens to 16″ at rear. Beveled leading edge is easier to slide under loads. Frame and extra high 29″ stair glides are 1.05″ 14 gauge tubing for strength and rigidity. Wheel guards keep loads away from wheels. All frame styles feature 4 curved ribs with vertical center brace and zinc plated adjustable d-axle. the foot kick gives you extra leverage on heavy loads when starting. Simply tilt the hand truck back while using your foot to push the base forward. You will be amazed how much easier it is to start out. The folding foot kick is designed to fold up and lock out of the way when not in use.