CAME-TV has a range of Lightweight Production Carts that are fully expandable, completely foldable, and claimed to be easy to move. They could make for a decent, affordable solution if you are looking for something to help you move equipment, a mobile DIT station, or a small-sized Video Village.
There are three versions available:
The carts are fully foldable, allowing them to be packed into a vehicle.
The wheels feature a soft outer compound that is claimed to offer quiet movement and good traction across a wide variety of surfaces. There are also locking casters to prevent the carts from rolling away, and safety locks on the wheels for loading /unloading of the carts.
CAME-TV C65 Small Production Cart (Standard)
The CAME-TV C65 Small Production Cart (Standard) is said to be constructed out of strong/light weight tubing that is laser welded together. The hand-hold areas feature soft grip padding on the tubing.
Key featuresLightweight Portable Production CartLoad Capacity: 396 lbWeight: 30.9 lbFoldable and ExpandableExpandable Length: 26 to 39.3″Cart Width: 15.7″Steel ConstructionBase PlateSwiveling, Locking Oversize Wheels
The cart has an adjustable length of 26 to 39.3″ and is 15.7″ wide. It has a load capacity of 396 lbs / 179.6kg, and includes an accessory top shelf plate.
It weighs in at 30.9 lbs / 14kg.
CAME-TV C65 Small Production Cart (Basic)
The CAME-TV C65 Small Production Cart (Basic) is the same as the CAME-TV C65 Small Production Cart (Standard), except it doesn’t come with the top shelf.
Key featuresLightweight Portable Production CartLoad Capacity: 396 lbWeight: 26.5 lbFoldable and ExpandableExpandable Length: 26 to 39.3″Cart Width: 15.7″Steel ConstructionSwiveling, Locking Oversize Wheels
It weighs in at 26.5 lbs / 12kg.
CAME-TV C100 Large Production Cart (Standard)
The CAME-TV C100 Large Production Cart (Standard) has an adjustable length of 35.4 to 59.1″ and is 19.7″ wide. It has a load capacity of 660 lbs / 299.37kg and includes an accessory top shelf plate
Key featuresLightweight Portable Production CartLoad Capacity: 660 lbWeight: 44.1 lbFoldable and ExpandableExpandable Length: 35.4 to 59.1″Cart Width: 19.7″Steel ConstructionBase PlateSwiveling, Locking Oversize Wheels
It weighs 44.1 lbs / 20kg.
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