Abstract: A load-unloading subassembly for use with a wheeled handtruck characterized by a pivotal and slidable connection between the sideframe elements of the load-unloading frame and the corresponding upright elements of the handtruck frame which connections cooperate with a scissor link pivotally interconnecting the two to cause a push-off shoe at the lower end of the load-unloading subframe to move substantially horizontally across the load-carrying platform of the handtruck to separate a load therefrom when the subassembly frame is rotated.