Best Gripper Panel Carriers

Uses a cushioned handle so you can lift large pieces all day comfortably, and it carries a reasonable price tag.

Good price point for this type of tool. Gives you a lifting capacity of up to 100 pounds. Gripper plates provide a high level of grip for security, but it's also safe to use with the materials you're carrying, thanks to glass-filled nylon polymer gripper plates. Suitable for carrying materials with thickness up to 3/4inches.

May struggle to tightly grip and carry really thin sheets of metal.

Best Bang for the Buck

Gator Lift

Gripper Panel Carrier

Great option when you have to carry boards up to 1-1/8 inches in thickness.

Inexpensive device that gives you the ability to carry thicker pieces versus some other gripping plate tools. Simple, one-handed operation process. Uses a lot of metal in the construction, so it should last a long time for continuous use. Will work to carry two thinner panels or sheets at the same time.

44010 Gripper Panel Carrier

Because of the angle of the handle, sheets must be lifted higher than normal.

Gorilla Gripper

A little pricey, but it can handle thicker sheets easily. Durable enough to allow for continuous use.

Gives you the ability to carry sheets of thicknesses between 3/8 inch and 1-1/8 inches. Uses high-quality rubber pads inside the gripper plates that prevent damage to the materials being carried. Constructed primarily of aluminum. Lightweight and durable, meaning you can use it over and over.

Only grips a thin edge of the sheet, so sheets could slip out if they're bouncing around.

Gorilla Gripper

GP Gripper Panel Carrier

Features aircraft-grade aluminum in the construction, so it will stand up to constant use well.

Good price point for a simple design in a gripper plate tool that's easy to use. Can handle sheets or panels up to 3/4 inch in thickness. Can carry up to 200 pounds of weight securely. Made in the USA, so you can count on the quality of the materials used in the construction.

Some shipping control issues, as some users report receiving a version with plastic construction.

Roughneck

Gripper Panel Carrier

It's expensive, but it has high quality materials in the construction, meaning it'll be durable and safe to use.

Available in three different sizes, so you can pick the model you need. Depending on the device you pick, it can carry panels between 10 mm and 50 mm (0.4 inch to 2 inches) in thickness. Consists of an aircraft-grade aluminum and high-quality rubber pads for an excellent level of performance.