Logistics and transport carts
Discover over 860 logistics and transport carts for professional use. The range includes, among others, platform carts, cage carts, and stacking containers in various designs and sizes.
Buying Logistics and Transport Carts — Guide & Tips
Whether in the workshop, warehouse or yard – a reliable transport cart saves time and protects your back. With 861 items in this category, we have compiled a wide range of models. To help you find the right cart for your daily transport tasks, we show you the most important distinguishing features.
Design and Load Capacity
The construction largely determines the possible uses. Platform carts with a solid platform are ideal for heavy, stable loads – from machine parts to beverage crates. Shelf and parcel cartsoffer several shelves and are perfect for transporting boxes, small parts or documents. Pay attention to the specified load capacity: light models (approx. 150–250 kg) are sufficient for mail and office materials, while heavy-duty variants with over 500 kg are designed for industry and crafts.
Wheels and handling
The wheel quality determines smoothness and maneuverability. For smooth floors (tiles, concrete), plastic wheels with ball bearings are sufficient. For uneven surfaces or outdoor use, solid rubber or PU-coated wheels with brakes are recommended. Pay attention to the number of swivel casters: two swivel and two fixed casters provide a good compromise between directional stability and maneuverability. On many models, the wheels can be retrofitted or replaced – practical if the cart is later used in a different environment.
Accessories and equipment
Many transport carts can be expanded with attachments, plug-in bars, or side grilles. Particularly useful is Accessoriessuch as drawer inserts for workshop carts or holders for long pipes. Plan directly whether you will frequently use the cart for different goods – then a modular system is worthwhile.
Popular logistics and transport carts
Shelf trolley, 3 wire mesh shelves, 400 kg
Ideal for order-picking transport: powder-coated frame, 3 shelves each with 130 kg load capacity, swivel and fixed castors.
Material stand with hand crank
Tiltable and height-adjustable (680–1055 mm) – perfect for feeding sheets, plates or long profiles in the workshop.
Insert bar 600 mm (accessory)
Extends panel trolley or tube rack trolley with an extra securing device for rods and pipes – simple assembly without tools.
These three examples show the range: Shelf trolley are the all-rounders for mixed loads, Material stands are specifically suitable for long and heavy workpieces, and Accessories such as insert brackets make existing carts more versatile. Consider which goods you transport most frequently: For boxes and cartons, use a shelf or parcel cart; for sheets or pipes, use a pipe bracket or plate cart (Pipe bracket/plate cart). Also check whether the cart fits into your existing shelving systems or work areas – some manufacturers offer standardized dimensions.
Frequently asked questions
What load capacity do I actually need?
The load capacity should be at least 20% above the expected maximum weight. For shipping and mail transport, 200–300 kg is often sufficient. In workshops, e.g., for machine parts or welding equipment, we recommend models with 400–600 kg. For heavy-duty or system carts (see System / Heavy-Duty Carts), 800 kg or more are common. Also pay attention to the surface load per shelf – with multi-shelf carts, each shelf is usually loadable individually.
What is the difference between a platform truck and a multi-shelf cart?
Platform trucks have a continuous, flat platform (usually made of wood or plastic) and are intended for heavy, stable goods such as tool boxes or beverage crates. Multi-shelf carts have two or three wire shelves and are better suited for transporting several smaller boxes or packages – they are lighter and more space-saving. Those who regularly move heavy individual items choose a platform truck; those who pick many different goods choose the multi-shelf cart.
Can I also use a transport cart outdoors?
Yes, if you pay attention to the caster material. For outdoor use (yard, construction site, garden), the casters should be made of solid rubber or PU, as they also run on uneven paving or gravel. Models with a steel construction and powder-coated surface are more weather-resistant. Some manufacturers offer special outdoor variants or retrofittable pneumatic tires. For occasional outdoor use, standard casters with a brake are often sufficient.
Which accessories are useful for my cart?
Commonly requested are side grilles to protect small parts from falling off, as well as rubber push handles for better ergonomics. For plate and tube rack carts, insert brackets or rubber tension straps are practical for securing long goods. In the category Accessories you will also find storage baskets, drawer inserts, and holders for tools. Plan the accessories already at the time of purchase, as some systems are only compatible with matching attachments.
Other categories
If you need to move heavy or bulky goods, it is worth looking at the adjacent areas. The Transport + Logistics category bundles all solutions for material flow in the plant and workshop. There you will also find Transport and sack trucks – ideal for moving boxes or furniture once or twice. For warehouse operations with standard pallets, we recommend Euro pallets, which can be perfectly combined with forklifts or pallet trucks. While transport trolleys are primarily designed for internal transport on wheels, sack trucks are suitable for stairs and uneven terrain. Consider whether your typical route covers flat warehouse floors or outdoor areas with obstacles – this determines the right category.
In a nutshell
In the Logistics and Transport Trolleys category (861 items) you will find models ranging from lightweight file trolleys to heavy-duty system trolleys. Key factors are load capacity, wheel quality and design: platform trucks for stable loads, multi-shelf trolleys for order picking, tube/panel trolleys for long goods. With suitable accessories (insert rods, side grilles), the trolley becomes more flexible. For special applications such as pallet handling or stair transport, related categories such as Euro pallets or sack trucks are available. Before purchasing, check the dimensions of the passageways in your facility and the maximum floor load – then an efficient workflow is ensured.