Skip to content

ZIPR REVIEWS

The ZIPR E-Powered K.I.T Cart is being put through its paces by leading voices in broadcast, film, and content creation. Here’s what the pros think.

Newsshooter — Feb 2026 Gaffer & Gear — Andrew Lock
← Back to ZIPR Where to Buy
19+
Professional Reviews
★★★★★
Average Rating
✓
Recommended by Newsshooter

PRESS REVIEW

ZIPR PRODUCTION CART — PRESS REVIEWS

NEWSSHOOTER
February 3, 2026

ZILR ZIPR E-POWERED K.I.T CART REVIEW

By Matthew Allard ACS · Broadcast Journalist & Cinematographer

★★★★★
5 / 5

Matthew Allard ACS at Newsshooter put the ZIPR through a full professional workflow test — covering setup, operation, payload, noise floor, and real-world on-set use. The verdict: a genuine problem-solver for production crews.

“I like the ZILR ZIPR, and it makes moving equipment around a lot easier.”

— Matthew Allard ACS, Newsshooter

“Incredibly quiet — it doesn’t generate any noticeable noise that would interfere with audio recording.”

— Matthew Allard ACS, Newsshooter
Read Full Review

REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS

✓ What Reviewers Loved

  • ✓ Completely silent operation — no audio interference on set
  • ✓ Quick 2–3 minute setup and pack-down
  • ✓ Compact fold — fits in vehicle trunks (48 × 29 × 80 cm)
  • ✓ Strong build quality — puncture-proof tyres, robust materials
  • ✓ Smart safety features — regen braking, hill-start assist, anti-rollback
  • ✓ Significantly reduces physical strain for crew

Things to Know

  • → Wider turning radius — needs space to manoeuvre
  • → Open cargo area — not a traditional tiered cart
  • → Premium price point ($1,499–$1,999 USD)

VIDEO COVERAGE

ZIPR ELECTRIC CART — VIDEO REVIEWS

Watch independent creators put the ZIPR through real-world tests on location and in the studio.

TRADE SHOW COVERAGE

INFOMUSICFilms

HIT OF ISE 2026 BARCELONA

ZIPR stopped the show at ISE 2026 in Barcelona. Rivet Distribution Germany demos the cart live on the show floor — crowds gathered every time it moved.

IN-DEPTH REVIEW

Gaffer & Gear

GAFFER & GEAR — FULL REVIEW

Andrew Lock (Gaffer & Gear) puts ZIPR through 5 weeks of real-world testing — 200 kg loads, hills, grass, gravel, van ramps, and daily professional use.

PRESS FEATURE

CVP

FEATURED AT BSC 2026

CVP included ZIPR in their Best Filmmaking Kit from BSC 2026 roundup — and stock it in their central London showroom.

▶ Starts at 13:36 — ZIPR section

PRODUCTION TESTIMONIAL

DP & Director

DP & DIRECTOR REVIEW ZIPR

DP Shaki Prasanna and director Ilya Malov share their real on-set experience testing a pre-release ZIPR unit — moving gear, people, and productions faster.

ON-SET TESTIMONIAL

Vince Knight

ZIPR ON BLOOD AND HONEY 3

“All the departments want one.” Vince Knight on shooting Blood and Honey 3, and how the ZIPR 4WD kept his crew moving.

ON-SET TESTIMONIAL

Ilya Malov

HANDS-ON WITH THE ZIPR

Ilya Malov got his hands on the ZIPR — and the review speaks for itself.

FINAL VERDICT

Woocash Tech

FINAL REVIEW — 4 MONTHS IN

After 4 months of abusing his ZIPR, Woocash gives his final verdict — the pros, the cons, and the accessories he’d actually recommend buying.

NEWSSHOOTER — FEATURE CLIPS

NEWSSHOOTER

RIDING MODE

NEWSSHOOTER

SET UP

NEWSSHOOTER

TOW MODE

NEWSSHOOTER

TOW MODE DEMO

NEWSSHOOTER

SLOPE USE

WOOCASH TECH — ZIPR ADVENTURES SERIES

COMMUNITY CREATOR

Woocash Tech

ZIPR HOOK + BEACH TROLLEY

Woocash tests the ZIPR tow hook paired with a 3rd-party beach trolley for hauling extra gear over sand.

COMMUNITY CREATOR

Woocash Tech

ZIPR ACCESSORIES HAUL

A rundown of the ZIPR accessory ecosystem — more add-ons than he expected, unboxed and tested.

COMMUNITY CREATOR

Woocash Tech

100KG THROUGH THE FOREST

Hauling ~100kg (220lbs) of lighting and camera gear through the forest to a remote recording location.

COMMUNITY CREATOR

Woocash Tech

PACKING THE CART EFFICIENTLY

Different packing strategies to fit varied lighting and camera setups into the ZIPR for location shoots.

COMMUNITY CREATOR

Woocash Tech

CURBS, RAMPS & STAIRS

Can the ZIPR handle curbs, ramps, and even stairs? A real-world mobility torture test.

COMMUNITY CREATOR

Woocash Tech

FASTER TOWING & LONG STANDS

How to get more towing speed out of the ZIPR and transport long light stands safely.

COMMUNITY CREATOR

Woocash Tech

300KG LOAD TORTURE TEST

Putting ZILR’s 300kg dynamic load claim to the test.

COMMUNITY CREATOR

Woocash Tech

FAMILY PHOTO WALK

A family photo walk with the ZIPR in tow — real-world everyday use beyond the studio.

COMMUNITY CREATOR

Woocash Tech

INITIAL CART REVIEW

First impressions of the ZIPR as a new production cart for video and photo work.

Full ZIPR Adventures playlist on Woocash Tech →

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest ZIPR content

@zilrpro on YouTube

STRAIGHT FROM THE REVIEW

WHAT REVIEWERS SAY ABOUT ZIPR

“

I like the ZILR ZIPR, and it makes moving equipment around a lot easier.

Matthew Allard ACS

Newsshooter · Feb 2026

“

Incredibly quiet — it doesn’t generate any noticeable noise that would interfere with audio recording.

Matthew Allard ACS

Newsshooter · Feb 2026

“

It is not designed to carry a couple of hundred kg for a couple of hundred meters. It’s designed to carry a couple of hundred kg every day, day in day out.

Andrew Lock

Gaffer & Gear · 2026

“

The big pro for me is it’s taking a massive amount of strain off my body. Something like this can enable me to keep doing my job — I don’t want to do anything else. I’m having too much fun being on set.

Andrew Lock

Gaffer & Gear · 5-week real-world test · 2026

“

All I’m doing is steering it and pushing down with my thumb. I’m not pulling on it at all — it’s a very, very cruisy experience.

Andrew Lock

Gaffer & Gear · Testing 200 kg payload · 2026

“

Honestly, I’m surprised no one’s done this before. It’s a clever little idea.

CVP

CVP · BSC Expo 2026

“

It makes so much sense. When you go with it, everybody will look at you — the feedback was just really good.

Paul

Rivet Distribution · ISE Barcelona 2026

“

The Zipr 4WD has been a godsend on set — a small, budget-limited crew lugging heavy kit through muddy fields, studio builds and city centres. Packs down small, sets up without tools, and it is FAST!

Vince Knight

Best Cinematography Winner · Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3

“

Carting in lights and equipment is no longer a chore but a joy. This thing is built like a tank — I’ve used it in rain, snow and ice and it’s still working as it should.

Scott

Verified Buyer · ZIPR Cart Only · Mar 2026

“

We’ve done a family photo walk with a ZILR ZIPR cart, and it was fantastic!

Woocash Tech

YouTube Creator · ZIPR Adventures Series · May 2026

“

What I love about having the ZIPR with me was that I always had my kit prepared and right next to me. If I needed to access anything, it was right there — and when I was done with a take, I could just jump on it and ride to my next location.

Shaki Prasanna

DOP, Melbourne · Reebok Commercial, Short Film & Music Video

COMMON QUESTIONS

ZIPR CART — COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Based on the questions and concerns raised in professional reviews.

Is the ZIPR difficult to manoeuvre in tight spaces? +
The ZIPR’s turning radius is wider than a standard hand trolley due to its dual-wheel differential drive. For tight corridors, we recommend using the push/tow mode where the motor is disengaged — the cart’s narrow folded width (29 cm) lets it navigate most standard doorways. The 4WD model’s selectable drive modes give you more control in technical terrain.
How does the open cargo area compare to a tiered production cart? +
ZIPR is designed as a mobility platform — not a shelving unit. The 183-litre flat cargo bed is ideal for cases, bags, and flight cases. For vertical organisation, ZIPR accessories like Side Saddles ($99) add carry capacity on both sides. If you need dedicated shelving, ZIPR pairs perfectly with folding trolleys as a motorised companion.
Is the price justified for professional use? +
At $1,499 (2WD) and $1,999 (4WD), ZIPR is a professional production tool — comparable to a quality lighting stand set or a day rate for a grip. For teams doing regular load-ins, the time saved across a year of productions easily offsets the initial investment. Rental houses report ZIPR earning its cost back within the first few hires.
Will ZIPR really not interfere with audio on set? +
As confirmed in the Newsshooter review, ZIPR’s brushless hub motors are virtually silent in operation. The puncture-proof solid rubber tyres also reduce rolling noise on hard floors. As long as the cart is stationary during takes, it will not affect your audio capture.
How quickly can you set it up on arrival to a shoot? +
After initial familiarisation, ZIPR sets up in under 3 minutes and packs down in 2. The tool-free folding system and quick-release battery mean you go from boot of a van to operational in the time it takes to get your first case out.
Is the 4WD model worth the extra cost? +
After testing both side by side, Andrew Lock from Gaffer & Gear found the 4WD handles gutters, intersections, and rough surfaces significantly better. On wet grass with a heavy load, the 2WD can struggle — the 4WD keeps moving with less user effort. His verdict: for professional use with varied terrain, the 4WD upgrade is worth it.
How heavy is ZIPR to move when it’s folded up? +
The 4WD model weighs 33 kg folded. In practice, you tip it back onto its rear wheels and roll it — so you’re never lifting the full weight. Andrew Lock found it manageable solo for loading and unloading, even in a tight van.
Can you load a fully packed ZIPR up a van ramp? +
Yes — the 4WD model drove up a van ramp with 200 kg loaded, with a little help from the operator on the steepest section. The 2WD required reducing the payload to around 100 kg for ramp loading. If your workflow involves regular van-to-location transfers, the 4WD is the better choice.
What about cargo volume — can it carry enough for a full kit? +
Andrew Lock found volume (not weight) to be the main practical limitation on long shoot days. His solution: lay light stands and milk crates across the full width of the cart. The ZIPR’s platform width matches a standard apple box and a standard milk crate exactly — making vertical stacking both stable and efficient. For bulkier loads, ZIPR Side Saddles add carry capacity on both sides. Pair it with ZILR’s professional cable kits and USB-C power solutions to keep your full kit organised and ready to roll.
What happens if ZIPR can’t get up a steep hill? +
If you release the throttle on a slope, ZIPR’s brakes engage automatically — it will not roll away. The cart then enters a controlled reverse mode, allowing you to safely back down and reassess. You’re always in control, even on gradient terrain.

READY TO MOVE YOUR PRODUCTION FORWARD?

ORDER THE ZIPR PRODUCTION CART

Don’t take our word for it — the reviews speak for themselves. Order the ZIPR and experience the difference on your next production.

BUY ZIPR NOW VIEW FULL SPECS

Not sure which configuration is right for your kit? Contact our team for advice.

✓ 2WD from $1,499 ✓ 4WD from $1,999 ✓ Available at B&H Photo ✓ Worldwide Shipping