If you've ever tried to move a mixed load across a busy facility, some bulky stuff, some smaller items, maybe a few things that shouldn't be stacked on top of each other, you know the headache. You end up making two or three trips, or worse, balancing things in ways that make your safety manager wince. That's exactly the problem a drop shelf truck is built to solve.
At DC Graves, our heavy-duty, all-welded Drop Shelf Trucks have been a favorite of warehouse managers, maintenance crews, and stockroom folks for years. They're simple, they're tough, and they make your day easier, which, in our book, is what a good piece of material handling equipment should do.
Mesh vs. Slat: Which Should You Get?
This question comes up a lot, so let us save you a phone call (though we're always happy to take one). Mesh sides are nice if you want to see your load at a glance and like a little airflow. Slat sides give you a flat surface to lean things against and tend to hold up well in environments where stuff gets bumped around. Both are equally rugged; it really comes down to how you'll be using it day to day.
Not Quite What You Need?
If a drop shelf truck isn't the right fit, we carry plenty of other options worth a look. A folding hand truck is perfect for lighter loads and tight storage situations; when the day's done, just fold it up and tuck it out of the way. We also offer a full lineup of folding platform truck models, foldable platform cart options, and flat-deck moving cart styles for jobs that need a low, open surface. Whether you need a platform truck folding flat for a delivery van or a folding flat cart for the stockroom, we've got something that'll work.
What Makes a Drop Shelf Truck Different?
The whole idea behind these trucks is flexibility. The middle shelf isn't fixed in place, but drops down out of the way when you need to haul something tall, sits upright when you want two shelves' worth of storage, or comes out entirely when you need wide-open space. One truck, three configurations, no tools required.
Here's what you can expect from our drop shelf trucks:
3,600-lb capacity, evenly distributed
All-welded construction with 12-gauge steel shelves
Drop shelf positioned 30" above the bottom deck
Sides and back extend 48" above the deck (56" overall height)
35" top shelf height—comfortable working height for most folks
Smooth-rolling 6" x 2" polyurethane casters
Your choice of mesh or slat sides and back
Durable gray powder coat finish
Proudly made in the USA
Who Uses These Things?
Honestly, just about everyone in a commercial or industrial field finds a use for one. We've shipped drop shelf trucks to manufacturing plants, hospitals, schools, distribution centers, auto shops, and even a few film studios. If you move stuff around a building all day, one of these pays for itself pretty quickly.
Some of the jobs they handle well:
Order picking and parts kitting
Moving tools, fixtures, and supplies between workstations
Stockroom restocking and inventory rotation
Maintenance routes (plenty of room for tools and replacement parts)
Hauling product to and from shipping and receiving
