| | |  | Search by Manufacturer | Home » » HTC 3000 Heavy Duty Universal Mobile Base with 700-Pound Capacity | | | | | | | 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. | | | Features: | |
• Stable 4-wheel design
• Foot operated levers lock machines to the floor
• Foot activated fixed wheel locks
• Slotted side rails allow for an exact machine fit and raise machine height by just 1-Inch
• 3-Inch Heavy -Duty wheels
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 19.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 17.6 pounds | | Package Length:
| 18.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 19.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 31 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
Average Customer Review:
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16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Pricey, but gets the job doneOct 21, 2007
By Stephen Sawyer
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 found the following review helpful:
 Not stable enoughMay 10, 2007
By E. Weber
"woodworker"
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 found the following review helpful:
 Not suitable for heavy equipment--Apr 05, 2008
By D. Carter
"Smoky Mountain Carpenter"
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."
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Stay away from this one!!!Dec 10, 2008
By Tim L. Johnson
"TimTheToolMan"
After a quick look around at mobile bases I bought this base even though it had gotten mixed reviews. BIG mistake. No instructions, lots of assembly and the result was way short of my expectations. My 450lb cabinet saw is way too heavy for this base. It sags like an old plow horse. The outboard wheels are way too flimsy. The whole saw leans toward these wheels and the floor lock levers seem way too flimsy. I don't known enough about mobile bases to recommend another brand but I do know this one is not worth the money.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Poorly DesignedMar 31, 2008
By T. Stake
"tstake"
What's killing this product is that HTC went with cheap plastic lifting pedals that raise and lower the base. Mine lasted for about 2 years and then both pedals cracked. My table saw weighs 450lbs. The floor I am working on is flat, I move my saw about 5 feet each time and I have never left the base stay in a raised position for more than 2 minutes. I'm going to contact HTC to see if I can get a couple of replacement pedals (at a reasonable price). Make the investment and go with a base that does not use plastic pedals as this is the critical leverage point for the entire base.
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