SmallRig MD5991 36" Video Production Camera Cart Lite · Foldable · 250kg Load · 8" Wheels

SmallRig 36" Video Production Camera Cart (Lite) MD5991 — foldable production cart with 250 kg load capacity, tool-free one-person setup

SmallRig 36" Video Production Camera Cart (Lite) MD5991 A 36-inch, 2-tier production cart that serves as a mobile workstation for director monitoring, DIT and on-set editing. The top shelf offers mounting points all around, including cheese plates with 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads, ARRI Locating holes and four 5/8" Baby Pins, for mounting 5–17-inch monitors, laptops, wireless transmitters, V-Mount batteries, COB lights and umbrellas. The lower shelf holds larger equipment, with a total load capacity of 250 kg. The high-grade aluminum alloy frame can be set up or folded by one person in about 3 minutes without tools. Folded height is just 17.2 cm and the cart weighs 26 kg; its folded size meets most airlines' oversize baggage requirements. Quiet, removable 8-inch pneumatic rubber wheels with wheel locks. The Lite version is lighter and omits some accessories of the standard MD4573. Official Thai Warranty

Key Features

• 250 kg total load capacity — Supports a whole crew's monitoring, editing, lighting and power equipment
• Folds down to 17.2 cm — Folded size 98 × 62 × 17.2 cm, weight 26 kg, meets most airlines' oversize baggage requirements; easy to take on shoots out of town or abroad
• One-person setup in 3 minutes — No tools needed to set up or fold
• Quiet 8-inch pneumatic rubber wheels — Removable with instant Positive Lock; includes both 360° swivel casters and fixed casters for steady, quiet rolling during shoots
• Supports standard 35mm C-Stand accessories — Top shelf corners accept 35mm rods and C-Stand legs for mounting arms and accessories
• Four 5/8" Baby Pins — With locks, for mounting COB lights and accessories
• Cheese plates around the cart — 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads plus 3/8"-16 ARRI Locating holes for Magic Arms, V-Mount plates, crab clamps and transmitter mounts
• Built-in wheel storage — When the cart is folded, quick-release wheel holders on the cart plus wheel storage bags

Best For

• Director Monitoring / Video Village station
• DIT and on-set editing station
• Commercial, documentary and multi-camera productions
• Small crews who change locations often or fly with their gear
• Anyone wanting a foldable production cart lighter than the standard model

Works With

• 5–17-inch monitors, MacBook Pro / laptops, VESA mounts
• Wireless video transmitters, audio receivers
• V-Mount / NP-F batteries
• COB lights (via Baby Pin), sun umbrellas, quick-release hooks, Desktop Riser
• Recommended accessories: Magic Arm, V-Mount battery plate, Crab Clamp, wireless transmitter mount, AirTag case

Specifications

In the Box

• Cart body (fixed-height 4-sided shelf × 2, shelf posts × 4) × 1
• 8-inch removable swivel caster with lock × 2
• 8-inch removable fixed caster with lock × 2
• Wheel storage bag × 5

FAQ

• Q: How does the Lite (MD5991) differ from the standard MD4573?
  A: The Lite is lighter (26 kg vs. 32 kg) and lacks the quick-release handlebar, 4 transport wheels and cart skirt included with the standard model. It still carries the same 250 kg load and has the same 2 shelves, 8-inch pneumatic rubber wheels and 4 Baby Pins.
• Q: Can I take it on a plane?
  A: The folded size (98 × 62 × 17.2 cm, 26 kg) meets most airlines' oversize baggage requirements, but rules vary by airline, so check with your airline before traveling.
• Q: Can large cases go on the lower shelf?
  A: Yes. The lower shelf is designed for large equipment; a Pelican 1615-size hard case fits on it.
• Q: Are tools needed for assembly?
  A: No. One person can set it up and fold it by hand in about 3 minutes, and the wheels are quick-release.
• Q: Are there dedicated accessories?
  A: SmallRig offers accessories for this cart, such as a VESA monitor mount kit, 2 tripod holders, a 75/100mm tripod head mounting plate, cable hooks, a cup holder and 3 transmitter mounts (sold separately). Message us for details.

SmallRig 36" Video Production Camera Cart (Lite) MD5991 — foldable 2-tier production cart, 250 kg load capacity, folds to 17.2 cm, weighs 26 kg, one-person setup in 3 minutes, quiet 8-inch pneumatic rubber wheels, 5/8" Baby Pin × 4. Official Thai Warranty