The MA-1 wheeled pry bars can move loads up to what?

• A. 1,000 Lbs
• B. 2,000 Lbs
• C. 3,000 Lbs
• D. 4,000 Lbs

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is the safe working load rating of equipment used to move heavy objects. The MA-1 wheeled pry bar is designed to move loads up to a specific limit, which is determined by the manufacturer based on the bar’s strength, wheel capability, and expected rolling resistance on typical surfaces.

For the MA-1, that rating is 2,000 pounds. This means you can move up to 2,000 pounds safely under normal conditions when the load is evenly distributed, the surface is level and clear, and you apply force in line with the bar’s axis. Pushing harder or using loads beyond this limit risks damaging the tool, or causing the load to slip, tip, or the wheels/axle to fail—especially if the surface isn’t ideal or the movement is dynamic.

In practice, if you need to move more than 2,000 pounds, you should use additional equipment or multiple pry bars rather than exceeding the rating. The other options fall outside the tool’s safe working load: they either underestimate what the MA-1 can handle or overstate what the tool can safely move.