The cart goes up and down stairs like a champ. I bought one so that my wife can take her bass amp to rehearsals up and down stairs. I liked enough to buy another for myself. The seats from my wife’s minivan get taken out and stored in the basement often, and they are bulky and heavy and hard to get up and down the stairs. This cart makes it much easier. Just be prepared to come up with a few wrenches to put it together as tools are not included.