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A platform truck, also called a platform cart or platform hand truck, is similar to a two-wheel dolly but with an extended deck, usually a sheet of metal or hardwood, with four or more wheels or casters and a push handle. Platform trucks range in operation from the office platform truck used in schools or libraries to the heavy duty platform truck used in shops and warehouses.

Types of heavy duty cart include sheet and panel carts, bar cradle carts, bulk handling carts, semi-live skid trucks, and nursery carts with perforated decks. Designs for heavy duty platform cart include modular or caged, work height, U-boat, wagon, extending platform, and shelf trucks with two or more levels. Platform trucks sometimes have lipped or tub-shaped platforms to keep items secure. Platform trucks can have telescoping or removable handles, and some have handles on both ends. A folding platform truck has a handle that folds parallel to the deck. Another type of folding platform cart folds at the center of its deck.

Platform carts are made from various materials. The aluminum platform truck is popular because of its light weight, while steel platform trucks have a higher load capacity and are common in industry.