Handcart - portable chest
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 15 Mercantiles (shops, stores, inns, taverns, etc) mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds a usable handcart to the game - a chest that can carry all the loot you intent to sell later - and can be taken with you in your trips without affect you carry weight. It is located at Riverwood, a quest marker will show the location.
Installation requires:
If you installed the old version of Handcart on Steam, you must unsubscribe from it.
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Features:
- Configurable shortcuts to fast-equip the best armor and weapons you have found; - Integrated barter menu showing your items together with the items stored in the handcart; - There is a dialogue to automatically sell stuff from the handcart to people (press U and choose auto-sell); (since 2. 07) - Integration with the crafting menu, the items in the handcart will be available to use as raw materials (except the potion and enchanting tables); (since 2. 04)- You can give the handcart to a follower (Alt+O), the handcart will behave as if it was you using it; (since 2. 05)
- You can tell your follower to go sell stuff from the handcart across all Skyrim, he will expect you to escort him: (since 2. 07)
- []you can press "Shift+U" to auto-follow him;
- []you can talk to him suggesting a visit to another merchant from any of the major cities (Whiterun, Solitude, etc);
- []you can talk to him to cancel the quest, taking the handcart from him also will cancel the quest to sell stuff;
- []if you begin to sneak, he will go near to you, he will sneak too and will wait for you to stop sneaking;
- You can give the handcart to your horse (Alt+O). The horse will follow you and will not engage combat; (since 2. 07)
- The handcart can be used as "object", you can reach higher places by jumping on it;
- Every merchant in the game will have their goods shown as handcarts. The merchants will unequip their handcarts when in combat or when sleeping - making it possible for you to steal his stuff; (since 2. 07)
- When looting a container, any new items you acquire when using the handcart will be transferred from your
Adds a portable handcart chest to Skyrim that stores loot without affecting carry weight. Ideal for merchants and hoarders who want to haul more goods. Popular with 780 endorsements, though last updated in 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 780 endorsements and over 14k downloads
- Solves the carry weight problem for loot hoarders
- Simple concept that fits the game's world
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — may have compatibility issues with current Skyrim versions
- No information on where to find the handcart in-game
For Skyrim players who hate leaving loot behind and want a portable storage solution. Perfect for merchant characters or anyone who wants to haul more goods without modding carry weight. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls — this is a utility item.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's forum posts or comments for player-made guides on locating the handcart
- If you use a mod manager, install via that to avoid manual file placement errors
- Test the handcart in a safe area before relying on it for a big loot run
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- wellsantos
- Version
- 2.07
- Downloads
- 14,074
- Endorsements
- 780
- Category
- Mercantiles (shops, stores, inns, taverns, etc)
- Created
- 3/28/2016
- Updated
- 7/9/2016
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