Commercial Utility Cart

There are many different kinds and uses for a commercial utility cart. Some are used in the food service industry, like hospitals, and elderly care centers to deliver food to individuals who may not be able to get down to the cafeteria.

They can be small or large, and are usually enclosed, with heaters to keep food hot and ready to eat. There are carts that are used in office settings, with many shelves and bins to carry a variety of different items, from simple mail to boxes of files and just about anything in between.

There are commercial utility carts that are used outside, for carrying a variety of different lawn and garden products, for commercial nurseries, lawn businesses, and even private individuals. There are other carts that can be used inside the home, for serving food, storing and transporting craft supplies, and just about anything you can think of.

Just as there are numerous uses for a commercial utility cart, they are also made from a variety of different materials. For the food service industry, these carts are usually made from stainless steel, which is more sanitary, and easier to keep clean. For offices, these can be steel, light aluminum, or a combination of the two. In the lawn and garden field, utility carts can be made from rubber, with large bins mounted on steel or aluminum frames. For the home, utility carts can be aluminum, chrome, rubber, and even wood, depending on your style and needs.

There are some basics to commercial utility carts. One of them is that they have sturdy wheels. In many cases these are caster wheels, that are able to spin in a 360 degree radius. Some may even have wheel locks to make the cart stay in place while being used. The large rubber carts for lawn and garden applications will have a sturdy frame, and the wheels will be large rubber tires, in order to roll smoothly even over the roughest terrain. Now for the home use, while many of these utility carts will also have caster wheels, some of the more fancier models may also include larger rubber or spoke wheels, depending on the style.

One of the main concerns that most people have with a commercial utility cart is cost. While large, food service carts may cost in the thousands of dollars, you don't have to spend that kind of money on a good, high quality utility cart. Let's look at a couple examples of some products that are offering through the internet.

The Realspace 12 Drawer Mobile Organizer, available in three color tones, gray, black and white, has a multitude of small drawers, which can be labeled for each individual office, or what in inside, etc. It includes a smooth flat top for organizing, it is made from sturdy tubular steel, and has locking casters.

Home Accent Source offers a wide selection of commercial utility cart models for the yard. All their products are made in America, and come with a lifetime warranty. Their EZ Haul Garden cart is great for any generic garden or lawn use, and features a variety of tire sizes and wheels, and a large 5.5 cubic foot tub. This particular model is a two wheeled cart, and is rated for loads up to 250 pounds. It is NSF Certified, and made from heavy duty chrome plated steel. It is 34"Wx33"Hx18"D, with PVC caster style wheels that include brakes. The heavy gauge wire shelves are fully adjustable, and is able to store and transport a variety of different items, rated up to 500 pounds. This model weighs just 42 pounds empty and has a comfortable handle.