Moving a 200+ lb patient on a rigid litter from the treatment area to a waiting MEDEVAC vehicle — across tarmac, uneven ground, or facility floors — is one of the most physically punishing tasks in casualty care, and a four-person manual carry burns the exact personnel a scene can’t spare.
What turns a four-person carry into a one-person roll?
This carrier does. At 42 lb — the lightest on the market — it carries a 550 lb payload and reduces a multi-person lift to a single-person push, cutting both the personnel requirement and rescuer back-injury risk. An adjustable locking clamp system fits multiple litter widths, making it compatible with the full NAR rigid-litter family: Talon®, Raven®, MedEvac, and T3. A unique wheel-locking system then converts the cart into a stable field litter stand — elevating the patient off the ground for treatment, assessment, or crew-rest staging without separate stand equipment, which matters when treatment space and hands are both short. It deploys and folds fast, collapsing to a 42.1 × 27.5 × 9.84″ profile for vehicle or facility stowage, and rolls on rugged high-strength wheels across most indoor and outdoor terrain. The NATO NSN confirms adoption across U.S. and allied medical logistics. Litters sold separately.
Use note: a load-rated patient-transport device for trained users; do not exceed the 550 lb rated payload. Inspect frame, clamps, and wheel-lock before and after each use. Ships freight on a pallet — freight cost is confirmed before dispatch.
Why This Carrier
One-Person Move
550 lb payload on wheels — replaces a four-person litter carry.
Lightest On The Market
42 lb — folds to under 10″ tall for stowage.
Cart + Litter Stand
Wheel-lock converts to a stable stand — no separate equipment.
Litter-Family Fit
Adjustable clamp fits Talon®, Raven®, MedEvac, and T3.
Litter Compatibility
| Litter | Type |
|---|---|
| Talon® II | Collapsible-handle rigid litter |
| Raven® | Rigid litter |
| MedEvac | Rigid litter |
| T3 | Lightweight assault litter |
Litters sold separately.
Who Fields It
Military MEDEVAC — litter-to-vehicle transport
Fire / EMS & SAR — long-carry casualty movement
MCI & aid stations — cart plus elevated litter stand
Pair It Up
The Carrier, Up Close
Four-Person Carry To One-Person Roll.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 60-0041 |
| NSN | 6530-01-663-2308 |
| Weight | 42 lb (19.05 kg) |
| Payload | 550 lb (250 kg) |
| Deployed | L 56.29″ × W 27.5″ × H 36.2″ |
| Folded | L 42.1″ × W 27.5″ × H 9.84″ |
| Dual Function | Wheeled cart + field litter stand (wheel-locking) |
| Shipping | Freight, ships on pallet |
When to Deploy Wheeled Litter Carrier
- Hospital and medical facility patient transport: Move litter-confined casualties and patients between treatment areas, from landing zone to treatment bay, or from triage to surgery without manual carry.
- Combat Support Hospital (CSH) operations: Deployed military medical facilities use wheeled litter carriers to reduce carry strain on medical personnel during sustained high-casualty operations.
- Mass casualty (MCI) patient flow management: In a mass casualty event, wheeled transport multiplies the throughput of a fixed-site medical facility — more patients moved with fewer personnel.
- Aviation ground crew and medevac loading: Move packaged casualties from the triage point to the MEDEVAC aircraft on the carrier, reducing the number of personnel required for litter loading.
- Austere fixed-site medical operations: At a forward operating base or expeditionary medical facility, wheeled litter transport reduces personnel consumption for patient movement tasks.
Best Practice: Best practice: confirm litter compatibility before deployment — the carrier is designed for standard NATO/military litter dimensions. Inspect wheels and frame for operational readiness before each casualty event.
How Wheeled Litter Carrier Compares
Wheeled Litter Carrier vs manual litter carry: Manual litter carry requires four personnel; wheeled transport requires one to two, freeing three personnel for other tasks in a resource-constrained casualty care environment. See Wheeled Litter Carrier w/Case.
Wheeled Litter Carrier vs Litter Stands: Litter stands hold a litter in place for treatment; the wheeled carrier transports the litter with the patient aboard. Both are required in a complete fixed-site medical facility setup. Browse Litters & Evacuation.
Wheeled Carrier vs Stair Chair: Stair chairs are configured for ambulatory patients who cannot walk but can sit. The wheeled litter carrier transports fully supine litter-confined casualties — appropriate for trauma patients who must remain horizontal.
Carrier vs Wheeled Litter Carrier w/Case: The carrier-only SKU is the carrier platform. The w/Case variant adds a storage case for transport and protection during movement. Both provide the same patient transport capability.
Frequently Asked Questions — Wheeled Litter Carrier
Q: What litter sizes is the Wheeled Litter Carrier compatible with?
A: The NAR Wheeled Litter Carrier is designed for standard NATO/military litter dimensions. Confirm compatibility with your specific litter model before procurement. Contact MED-TAC International for dimensional specifications.
Q: How many personnel are required to operate the Wheeled Litter Carrier?
A: One to two personnel can operate the wheeled litter carrier for patient transport, compared to four for manual litter carry. This personnel savings is significant in mass casualty and high-operational-tempo environments.
Q: Is the Wheeled Litter Carrier suitable for outdoor terrain?
A: The carrier is designed for relatively flat, improved surfaces typical of medical facilities, helipads, and casualty collection points. It is not designed for rough or unimproved terrain where a litter carry team would be required.
Q: What is the NSN or procurement path for the Wheeled Litter Carrier?
A: Contact MED-TAC International for NSN, CAGE code, and DLA/GSA government procurement information for the NAR Wheeled Litter Carrier.
Q: What is the weight capacity of the carrier?
A: For specific weight capacity ratings, refer to the product data sheet or contact MED-TAC International. The carrier is designed for adult casualty transport within standard litter weight parameters.
Related searches: NAR wheeled litter carrier, Talon litter cart, MEDEVAC litter wheels, litter stand cart, 550 lb litter carrier, North American Rescue 60-0041, NSN 6530-01-663-2308
All products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
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