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  • 1,000 lbCapacity
  • 44Ah AGMBattery
  • 34.5 x 52 inDeck size

Pony Express 1040-HDE Heavy Duty Motorized Platform Cart 34.5x52 1000 lb

  • AvailabilityBuilt to order in the USA. Typical lead time is 1 to 2 weeks after the order is placed, plus standard ship-out and transit time. Call 1-888-233-5563 for the current build queue on this unit.Production time 1 to 2 weeks
  • BrandEK Tech
  • ModelPony Express 1040-E
$4,745Was $5,295Save $550
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  • Made in USA
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Ratings as of Oct 2026

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Specifications

Performance
Model #1040-HDE
Weight capacity1,000 lb
Drive systemFront-wheel transaxle drive with maintenance-free permanent magnet motor
Battery44 Ah deep-cycle AGM, up to 8 hours of operation, about 4 hour recharge
Size & Build
Deck size34.5 in W x 52 in L
Deck height15 in
ChassisWelded steel with powder coated finish
Made in USAYes, 2-year frame and motor warranty

Overview

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The Pony Express 1040-HDE is the heavy duty deck model in the 1040 motorized platform cart line, carrying a full 1,000 lb on an oversized 34.5 in by 52 in powered deck. It moves bulky, overhanging loads on one person with no physical strain.

The Pony Express 1040-HDE is the heavy duty deck configuration in Electro Kinetic Technologies 1040 motorized platform cart family. It carries a full 1,000 lb load on an oversized 34.5 in wide by 52 in long powered deck, the widest and longest work surface in the 1040 line for bulky pallets, totes, and equipment that would overhang a standard cart. The 15 in deck height and welded powder-coated steel chassis match the rugged build offered across the Pony Express range.

Power comes from a front-wheel transaxle drive with a maintenance-free permanent magnet motor and a 44 Ah deep-cycle AGM battery that delivers up to 8 hours of operation and recharges in about 4 hours from the internal UL listed charger. Variable thumb control moves the cart from 0 to 3.0 mph, and the unit climbs grades up to 15 degrees fully loaded, so it handles ramps, docks, and inclines that defeat manual carts. Automatic dynamic braking, an electromagnetic parking brake, and a dead-man hands-off stop keep heavy loads under control.

Built in the USA and backed by a 2-year frame and motor warranty, the 1040-HDE suits manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, and food service operations that move heavy, oversized loads. It shares its drivetrain, battery, and controls with the base 1040-E, so it fits cleanly alongside the rest of the Pony Express fleet.

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Warranty

How long does the warranty on Pony Express 1040-E Motorized Platform Carts? What’s included/excluded from the warranty?

The Pony Express 1040-E Motorized Platform Carts comes with a 2-year warranty on the frame and motor. It doesn't cover service/transportation costs, normal wear items, damage from misuse, unauthorized work or modifications, and outdoor use. Shipping damage and incidental damages are also not covered. Warranty only valid for original buyer with a sales receipt. Any warranty changes need approval from Electro Kinetic Technologies, LLC.

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    Only heavy duty models we would recommend.

How is the 1040-HDE different from the standard 1040-E?

The 1040-HDE uses the same drivetrain, battery and controls as the 1040-E but has a much larger 34.5 in wide by 52 in long deck at a 15 in height. The standard 1040-E has a 24 by 32 in deck at 12 in. Both carry 1,000 lb and climb up to 15 degrees.

How much can the 1040-HDE carry and what inclines can it handle?

It carries up to 1,000 lb and climbs grades up to 15 degrees fully loaded, so it can take ramps and loading docks. The deck is the widest and longest in the 1040 line, for bulky pallets, totes and equipment that would overhang a standard cart.

How long does the 1040-HDE battery last and how long does it take to charge?

The 44 Ah deep cycle AGM battery gives up to 8 hours of operation on a charge and recharges in about 4 hours with the internal 120 or 240 VAC UL listed charger.

How fast does the 1040-HDE travel and how is it controlled?

It runs 0 to 3 mph on the high setting and 0 to 1.5 mph on the low setting with a variable speed thumb control. A key switch, horn, emergency stop and dead-man control are built in, and the dead-man brings the cart to a controlled stop when the operator lets go.

What brakes does the 1040-HDE have?

Automatic dynamic braking slows the cart, an electromagnetic parking brake holds it when parked, and the dead-man hands-off stop keeps heavy loads under control if the operator releases the handle.

Is the 1040-HDE made in the USA?

Yes. The 1040-HDE is built in the USA by Electro Kinetic Technologies on a welded powder coated steel chassis, with a front-wheel transaxle drive and a maintenance-free permanent magnet motor.

How is my cart delivered?

It ships by freight truck. Call 1-888-233-5563 and we quote shipping to your address before you order.

How do I order?

Call 1-888-233-5563. We confirm the build, the price and the delivery with you and place the order on the phone.

Can I talk to someone before I buy?

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