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Plastic and Wire Utility Carts

Capacity: 300 to 1,200 lbShelves: 2
Plastic and polymer utility carts for stocking, cleaning and food service, plus chrome wire carts for heavier loads and a few B&P service trucks. Quantum polymer two-shelf carts are rated 550 lb, a 16 x 30 in plastic cart 500 lb, and Quantum chrome wire carts from 18 x 36 to 24 x 48 in are rated 1,200 lb. There is also a 660 lb wire-mesh platform truck for bulk loads.

Utility Carts & Service Carts: buying guide

Utility and service carts: Quantum chrome wire carts rated 1,200 lb, polymer and plastic two-shelf carts rated 500 to 550 lb, and a 660 lb wire-mesh platform truck.

Polymer and chrome wire2-shelf designs500 to 1,200 lb18 x 36 to 24 x 48 in

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Carts on this page

Cart Size Rated load
Quantum WRC chrome wire 2-shelf carts 18 x 36, 18 x 48, 24 x 36, 24 x 48 in 1,200 lb
Quantum PC3518-33 and PC4026-33 polymer 2-shelf carts 40 x 26 x 32-1/2 in (PC4026) 550 lb
PSC1630 plastic 2-shelf cart 16 x 30 in 500 lb
Plastic 2-shelf cart with wire rails 24 x 36 in See listing
Wired platform truck with wire mesh sides See listing 660 lb
B&P carpeted luggage handler, 8 in wheels See listing 300 lb
B&P service trucks and studio cart See listing See listing

Product titles and fields [S1].

Polymer or chrome wire

  • Polymer and plastic: will not rust or dent, wipe clean, and are quieter. Good for cleaning, food service, labs and retail stocking. Rated 500 to 550 lb here.
  • Chrome wire: open shelves let you see the load and let air and light through. Rated 1,200 lb here, the highest on this page.
  • Wire-mesh platform truck: for bulky, loose loads that need sides, at 660 lb.

Choosing a size

Pick the shelf size from the largest box or tote you carry, then check that the cart fits through the narrowest door and aisle on the route. A 24 in wide cart passes most doorways, while 18 in carts are easier in tight stockrooms.

Utility cart questions

How much weight can a utility cart hold?

On this page, 500 to 550 lb for plastic and polymer carts and 1,200 lb for Quantum chrome wire carts.

Which is better, plastic or wire?

Plastic and polymer carts resist rust and wipe clean. Chrome wire carts carry more and keep the load visible.

What sizes are the wire carts?

18 x 36, 18 x 48, 24 x 36 and 24 x 48 in, all with two shelves.

Can I replace the casters on a utility cart?

Yes. Measure the stem or plate first and see the cart casters page.

Sources

  • [S1] CasterHQ product fields (rated load, diameter, width, wheel and core material, temperature range, mount) and product descriptions for the items on this page, pulled October 20, 2026.

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