Auto Dolly
About Auto Dolly by Merrick Machine Company
When it comes to moving, storing, and servicing vehicles with precision and ease, few names carry more weight in the automotive world than Auto Dolly by Merrick Machine Company. Founded by Jim Merrick in 1961, Merrick Machine began as a manufacturer of specialized machinery and has since grown into a trusted source for automotive restoration and repair tools — all proudly built in the USA.
The core concept behind the Auto Dolly is elegantly simple: place a dolly under each tire of a vehicle, and it becomes a rolling cart that can be pushed in any direction with minimal effort. Whether you're repositioning a classic car in a tight garage, squeezing a project vehicle into a corner, or maneuvering a trailer with limited help, the Auto Dolly makes one-person vehicle movement a reality. The standard dolly lineup comes in 8-inch, 12-inch, and 16-inch sizes to fit virtually any automotive application, with each unit available individually or in sets of two or four.
For those who need more muscle, Auto Dolly's Heavy Duty and Super Duty models step up with higher weight capacities and reinforced construction — including up to six high-capacity casters on select models. The Dually Dolly and Ribless Dually Dolly are purpose-built for dual-wheel vehicles and heavy trucks, while the tandem vehicle model can handle loads up to 8,000 lbs. per dolly. Every caster in the Auto Dolly line features a mar-resistant polyolefin wheel with a crown profile, which reduces rolling resistance and helps push debris out of the path rather than getting stuck on it.
Beyond vehicle dollies, Merrick Machine's Auto Rotisserie line lets restoration enthusiasts angle and elevate an entire vehicle body for full 360-degree access — making undercarriage work, welding, and bodywork dramatically easier. The E-Z Spin design allows safe and accurate rotation, while Jack Set models simplify raising and lowering the car on the rotisserie.
The Merrick Originals product line rounds out the brand's catalog with a collection of innovative specialty shop tools born from real-world garage needs. Tools like the Hood Picker — which converts an engine hoist into a one-person hood removal solution — and the Engine Stand Axle Adapter demonstrate the brand's philosophy: if a tool doesn't exist to make the job simpler, build it yourself. Other Merrick Originals include the Engine Dolly Attachment, a Tire Dolly Attachment, wheel storage solutions, and a variety of rack-mount organizers for wrenches, grinders, and locking pliers.
The Auto Dolly product line has found fans well beyond the home garage. Custom products have been made for schools, professional restoration shops, major engine manufacturers, museums, and even the U.S. military. Whether you're a weekend enthusiast restoring a classic muscle car or a professional running a high-volume shop, Auto Dolly's American-made tools are engineered to help you work smarter, not harder.