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Production 6–8 weeks
Brand EK Tech
Model Medical Gas Cylinder Cart
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EK Tech Pony Express Motorized Medical Gas Cylinder Cart

Custom-built. Typical lead time is 6–8 weeks. Call 1-888-233-5563 for current build queue. Brand EK Tech Model Medical Gas Cylinder Cart
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Built for healthcare facilities

Move Oxygen Cylinders
With One Person, Not Two

Hauls 24–48 oxygen cylinders — up to 2,000 lbs — with one trained operator. M7, M9, C, D, and E compatible. Made in the USA.

Two-person manual cylinder push Two-Person Push 35+ lb pull force, daily back strain
One-person motorized cylinder transport One-Person Drive Operator steers; motor pulls the load
Built for
Healthcare Facilities
Pony Express motorized medical gas cylinder cart loaded with green oxygen tanks in a hospital corridor
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24–48 Cylinder capacity per rack
2,000lb Total load capacity
10mi Range per AGM charge
5yr Frame & motor warranty

Cylinder Compatibility

M7, M9, C, D, and E small-format medical gas tanks

Built for
Healthcare Facilities

Compatible with the standard small-format medical gas cylinders used across hospitals, clinics, and labs. Each cylinder seats into a dedicated, plasticized slot — no metal-on-metal contact, no clatter on transport.

Compatible cylinder types Five compatible medical gas cylinder sizes: M7 (7 cu ft), M9 (9 cu ft), C (14 cu ft), D (15 cu ft), and E (24 cu ft)

Choose Your Rack Size

Select the rack capacity that matches your operational needs.

HCC-624C
24 cylinders

Surgery centers, smaller clinics

HCC-732C
32 cylinders

Mid-size hospitals, nursing homes

HCC-L40C
40 cylinders

Multi-floor acute care, gas distributors

HCC-L48C
48 cylinders

High-throughput hospital systems

Plasticized green coating close-up on the Pony Express cylinder rack frame
Quiet, scratch-free transport

Plasticized Rack Coating

Bare-metal cylinder racks chip cylinder valves and clatter when the cart moves. The plasticized rack coating on every Pony Express MGC unit eliminates direct metal contact — cylinders ride quieter, last longer, and don’t develop the surface damage that flags them at refill inspection.

No metal-on-metal contact Quiet enough for occupied corridors Protects valve threads & finish
Engineered for OSHA ergonomics & operator safety

Stop the push/pull injuries on your daily cylinder route

OSHA’s ergonomic guidance on manual material handling identifies sustained push/pull tasks as a leading driver of musculoskeletal injuries in healthcare. Liberty Mutual research has flagged push/pull exertions as low as 35 lbs as a meaningful contributor to workplace injury.

35 lb Liberty Mutual injury threshold for push/pull tasks
600–800 lb Loaded 24-cylinder rack of full E tanks
~20× Above the threshold — per round trip

Motorizing the cart removes the force-exertion piece of that equation. Operators steer; the cart pulls the weight. For facility teams tracking workers’ comp claims tied to cylinder transport, the math is usually clear after a single avoided injury.

Built-in safety — e-stop, dead-man, horn, regen braking

Palm-actuated emergency stop button
Dead-man stop control on the throttle
Audible horn for blind corners
Key switch locks out unauthorized use
Regenerative braking on deceleration / descent
Automatic holding brake when throttle released
Battery charge indicator
Full wrap-around bumpers
Non-skid operator platform
Foam-filled, non-marking, never-flat tires

Powered Performance — Speed, Range & Inclines

0–3mph

Two-speed thumb throttle

Stay at a deliberate 0–1.5 mph in tight bays; step up to 0–3 mph in open corridors. Forward and reverse on the same throttle.

10mi / charge

Typically a full shift

Deep-cycle AGM battery; UL/cUL listed on-board smart charger plugs into any 100–240 VAC outlet. Park it and plug it in overnight.

incline

Holding brake on descent

Handles loading-dock ramps and parking-garage transitions under full load. Holding brake engages the moment the throttle is released.

Built for Hospitals, Labs & Surgical Centers

Healthcare & Respiratory Therapy

Quiet enough for occupied hospital corridors. Slips through standard doorways thanks to center-wheel drive and a tight turning radius. Wrap-around bumpers protect walls, casework, and equipment in tight elevator banks.

Research Labs & Industrial Gas

Calibration gases, helium, nitrogen — same cylinder geometry as hospitals. Foam-filled non-marking tires keep epoxy lab floors clean and never go flat on a loading dock or gravel transition.

Long-Term Care & EMS Bays

Smaller facilities don’t always have a full materials-handling crew. One trained operator can stage a full day’s worth of E tanks in a single trip — no second person, no back belt, no unplanned overtime.

Hospitals running broader corridor logistics often pair the cylinder cart with a heavier general mover — the Pony Express 1065-LS for linen and laundry is the common companion when the same operator handles tank rotations and bulk linen runs in a single shift.

Cylinder Cart vs. Platform Cart

Which Pony Express do you need?

This product

Motorized Medical Gas Cylinder Cart

Purpose-built. Each rack holds 24–48 M/C/D/E cylinders in dedicated slots with a plasticized coating that prevents scratching and quiets transport.

Best for: cylinder rotation — receiving to respiratory storage, room-to-room oxygen turnover, gas-distributor delivery routes.

vs
Alternative

Pony Express 1040 Platform Cart

General-purpose. A flat platform deck with non-skid surface and wrap-around bumpers, no fixed cylinder rack.

Best for: moving a mix of cylinders, supply totes, and boxed materials — flexibility over a fixed rack.

Buying for cylinders only? Get the cylinder cart. Buying for cylinders plus general supplies? The 1040 platform.

Need a heavier-duty platform for 2,000-lb loads beyond cylinders? See the Pony Express 1031 motorized platform cart. For tow-style applications — pulling a wheeled cart or trailer rather than carrying the load on deck — the Pony Express 1061-HD electric tugger is the right fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QCan one person move a full load of cylinders, or does it still take two?

One trained operator can move a full rack — 24, 32, 40, or 48 cylinders, up to 2,000 lbs. The thumb-throttle controls steering and speed; the motor does the work. Most teams using a Pony Express stop assigning two-person trips for cylinder rotations within the first week, which is the main injury-prevention case for the purchase.

QHow long does the battery last in a real shift?

Up to 10 miles per charge on the deep-cycle AGM battery — typically a full shift for most healthcare facilities running back-and-forth corridor routes. The on-board UL/cUL listed smart charger plugs into any standard 100–240 VAC outlet. Park it and plug it in overnight; no battery removal, no dedicated circuit.

QWill it hold itself on a ramp if the operator stops, or do they fight the weight?

The automatic holding brake engages the moment the throttle is released, locking the cart in place at any speed — including loaded, on a 6° incline. Regenerative braking controls descent speed automatically. Operators don't carry the load with their bodies on a ramp. This is the feature most safety officers cite when approving the purchase.

QDoes it fit through a 36-inch service door and turn in a tight hallway?

The cart is built around center-wheel drive, which lets it turn inside its own footprint — a real advantage at loading-dock turns and elevator banks. Exact width varies slightly by rack size; we recommend measuring your narrowest doorway and tightest turn point before ordering. Our team can confirm fit for your specific model and route.

QWill the tires mark a finished hospital floor?

No. The drive tires are foam-filled and non-marking. They won't leave streaks on epoxy, polished concrete, or vinyl-tile corridors — common feedback from facility managers who've had aftermarket tuggers leave marks they're still hearing about.

QHow loud is it in a corridor near patient areas?

The Pony Express runs quietly enough for occupied hospital corridors. The plasticized cylinder rack coating eliminates metal-on-metal contact, so cylinders don't clatter during transport. It won't be silent, but it won't sound like a forklift either.

QWhat size cylinders does it fit, and what about larger H or T tanks?

The rack accepts standard small-format medical gas cylinders: M7, M9, C, D, and E. The plasticized rack coating holds cylinders quietly and prevents scratching. Larger H or T cylinders are not compatible — EK Tech offers the Pony Express 2010 Upright Cylinder Cart for single liquid-gas or up to four K-size cylinders.

QIs this OSHA compliant for cylinder transport?

There is no specific OSHA "approved cylinder cart" certification. What matters is reducing the manual push/pull forces flagged in OSHA's ergonomics guidance. Liberty Mutual research has identified push/pull exertions over 35 lbs as a leading driver of workplace musculoskeletal injuries — motorizing the load removes most of that exertion. The cart also includes lockable key switch, e-stop, dead-man stop, horn, and regenerative braking.

QWhat's the warranty and what does it cover?

The welded steel frame and drive motor are covered by a 5-year warranty — among the longest in powered material handling. Coverage excludes normal wear items, misuse, unauthorized modifications, service/transport costs, outdoor use, and shipping damage. Full warranty terms ship with each cart and are reviewed at delivery.

QWhen does it ship and is delivery free?

Free curbside shipping is included to the lower 48. In-stock units typically ship the same business day; transit is 4–5 business days depending on destination. Lift gate service can be added if your facility doesn't have a loading dock. International, Alaska, and Hawaii orders are quoted separately.

QWhy buy from Heavy Duty Mobility instead of another reseller?

A few practical reasons: most US buyers pay no sales tax through us — real savings of roughly $300–$400 on a cart this size. Free curbside shipping is included; many competitors add $200–$500 in freight. You'll also work with a real, named US-based team for warranty support and post-sale issues, not a marketplace ticket queue. We've earned 4.7/5 across 25+ verified reviews on Trustpilot, Google, and BBB.

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