Platform trucks and carts are beneficial in carrying around and transporting containers and heavy boxes. The wide metal platform is designed for efficiency because it can carry multiple and larger boxes compare to an ordinary hand truck.
The standard platforms carts and trucks offer conventional design in which it features 3 major parts: the handrail, the platform or deck and the wheels. There are wide varieties of standard platform carts and these carts are made with different materials such as metal, wood and plastic.
Platform carts and trucks with wooden decks are most preferred because these are sturdier. Metal decks are coated with durable lacquer finished so it can withstand normal element exposure. Platform trucks with metal decks are preferred for their dexterity and robustness. This type of platform truck is most preferred by larger industries because most are designed to carry extreme weight. On the other hand, platform trucks with plastic decks offer variety of modern designs. This type of standard platform carts and trucks can cater to small and large industries, as well as to residential and commercial requirements. Popular brands of standard platform carts and trucks are Vestil, Wesco, Rubbermaid, Little Giant, FairBanks, EuroKraft, Akro-Mils, LakeSide, and Relius Solutions.