I'm new to the business. I have a soda machine (72" tall, 900 lbs) and a Dutro vending hand truck. What I don't have is a truck to mobilize the machine to a location. Here's where I have my questions about what to do.

I've heard that renting a truck with a lift gate is probably the most desirable way to go about moving the machine. Concurred or no? How much do these usually cost to rent?

Say I find a truck and get the soda machine to the place of business where I'll be placing it. How do I maneuver around steps, large bumps, low doorways, things like that? I moved the machine from just my driveway to my garage with the help of a friend and it was a very tough process. Even breaking the load over onto all four wheels took all of my weight on one end (280 lbs) and him pushing as hard as he could on the other. I needed a makeshift ramp just to make it over a 1/2" bump. Is it usually this hard to maneuver or am I doing it wrong?

I know these are noob questions but that's exactly what I am. Any help is very much appreciated

I'm brand new to the business. I did a lot of research before diving in and buying my first vending machine but I overlooked buying a dolly. I bought one from a local Harbor Freight recently - rated at 1,000 lbs - but it was too small to do the job. Unfortunately, that was the heaviest duty one they had so now I'm looking for suggestions from other people who are in the business. I only have a budget of about $500 for a dolly, what should I look into getting? Thanks in advance, lots of good information on this forum