Platform trucks and flatbed carts — heavy-duty industrial carts for warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution use. B&P aluminum diamond-plate flatbeds (2,000 lb), oak wood platform trucks (2,000 lb), Quantum chrome wire utility carts (1,200 lb), Quantum polymer carts (550 lb), B&P studio carts with folding nose, and plastic service carts. 33 cart styles spanning 16″ to 36″ widths and 30″ to 72″ lengths. Stocked at our Mansfield, TX facility.
Match deck material to your load, environment, and frequency of use.
| Deck Material | Capacity | Size Range | Best For | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Diamond Plate | 2,000 lb | 24″x36″ to 36″x48″ | Wet, oily, or corrosive environments; food & chemical | B&P |
| Oak Wood Deck | 2,000 lb | 30″x60″ | Manufacturing floors, packaging stations, dry warehouses | CasterHQ USA-Made |
| Chrome Wire Shelf | 1,200 lb | 18″x36″ to 24″x48″ | Stockrooms, retail back-of-house, healthcare | Quantum |
| Polymer (Plastic) | 550 lb | 35″x18″ to 40″x26″ | Light duty, quiet rolling, non-marking | Quantum |
| Studio Cart (Folding Nose) | 400 lb | 30″ nose, double-deck | Photo studios, film & video, AV cart applications | B&P MFG |
| Plastic Service Cart | 500 lb | 16″x30″ to 18″x32″ | Janitorial, food service, light retail | PSC |
Aluminum diamond-plate: wet, oily, or chemical floors — corrosion-proof. Oak wood: dry manufacturing and packaging — absorbs shock, quiet, USA-made. Chrome wire: visibility for inventory, retail back-rooms, healthcare. Polymer/plastic: non-marking, quiet, food-service and janitorial. Match deck to what spills, scrapes, and impacts the cart will see.
Most warehouse and manufacturing flatbeds need 2,000 lb capacity — the B&P aluminum and oak wood platforms hit this. Chrome wire and polymer carts run 550-1,200 lb for stockroom and service use. Studio and plastic service carts at 400-500 lb suit light loads. Always size 30% above expected peak load.
Standard widths: 16″, 18″, 24″, 30″, 36″. Lengths: 30″, 36″, 42″, 48″, 60″, 72″. Measure your typical load footprint plus 4-6″ clearance. For aisle navigation, keep total cart length under 60″ in tight warehouses. For staging areas with open floor, 72″ flatbeds carry full pallet loads in one trip.
Push handle: most common, ergonomic for sustained pushing. Removable handle: stacks and stores flat. Folding nose (studio cart): clears doorways and elevators. Yellow / red / orange handle on oak platform: high-visibility for shared-floor environments. Pick handle for the way the cart moves through your space.
Terminology varies by region. Platform truck typically refers to the heavy-duty 30″x60″ oak or aluminum deck on 8″ rubber wheels with a single push-handle — designed for moving pallets, machinery, and 2,000 lb loads. Flatbed cart is broader and includes the lower-deck aluminum diamond-plate version, chrome wire carts, and studio carts. Both move large items on a flat deck with 4 swivel-and-rigid casters.
The 2,000 lb oak wood and B&P aluminum diamond-plate trucks on this page are the standard heavy-duty class. Higher-capacity custom carts (3,000-5,000 lb) are available on quote at info@casterhq.com or 844-439-4335 — they require reinforced caster mounts and 10″+ pneumatic or polyurethane wheels.
B&P aluminum flatbed carts: made in USA. Oak wood platform trucks: made in USA. Quantum chrome wire and polymer carts: made offshore. B&P studio carts: made in USA. PSC plastic service carts: imported. For domestic-required orders (federal, defense, GSA), specify B&P, oak, or USA-only at checkout.
Standard configurations: 8″ pneumatic or rubber wheels on 2,000 lb oak/aluminum platforms (for shock absorption and threshold roll-over), 5-6″ polyurethane or rubber on 1,200-1,400 lb flatbeds, 4-5″ on chrome wire and polymer carts. Larger wheels lower push-force; smaller wheels lower deck height.
Yes — every cart on this page uses standard caster mounting plates (typically 4″ x 4-1/2″ or 2-3/8″ x 3-5/8″). Photograph the existing caster mount and email info@casterhq.com for cross-reference. We stock replacement casters for every cart we sell.
The B&P SC-30DD has a 30″ nose that folds vertically against the cart body for clearance through standard 32″ doorways and elevators. Standard configuration is double-deck (two shelves) for AV equipment, lights, and rigging. Specified by film, photo, and broadcast studios where doorway clearance is the limiting factor.
Standard 4-caster platform trucks ship with 2 rigid rear + 2 swivel front (no brakes). Brake options: floor lock (foot-pedal beam that drops between casters), total-lock swivel casters (replaces 1 or 2 swivels), or wheel brakes on rigid casters. Spec brake style at order — floor lock is most common for parked-cart applications.
Stock items ship same day from Mansfield, TX before 3pm CT. B&P aluminum and oak platform trucks: typically 1-2 day ship-out. Quantum chrome and polymer: same-day stock. Custom configurations (sizes outside catalog, special wheels, custom handle styles): 2-4 weeks. Confirm stock at info@casterhq.com before placing rush orders.
