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DC Graves Low Profile Steel Carts

Industrial Quality, Steel Service Carts, Low Profile Configuration

Anyone who's spent a shift loading and unloading a standard service cart knows how it goes; by the end of the day, your back is reminding you about every single lift. The fix isn't more coffee or a fancier back brace. It's the right cart for the job. That's where low-profile carts come in.

At DC Graves, our low-profile carts are designed with one simple goal: shorten the lift from the ground to the top shelf so you and your crew can move heavy items without paying for it later. Standard service carts typically have top shelf heights of 33"–36", while our low carts run anywhere from 22" to 30". That difference doesn't sound like much on paper, but multiply it by a few hundred lifts a day, and you'll feel it.

All of our low-profile carts are made in the USA with all-welded construction, so you're not buying a cart you'll need to replace in a couple years.

Why a Low Profile Cart Makes Sense

The lower top deck does more than just save your back. It also:

  • Reduces the risk of dropped or shifted loads during lifting

  • Makes loading heavy or bulky items from the floor a whole lot easier

  • Improves visibility around the cart in tight aisles

  • Works well in shops where overhead clearance is limited

Even with a low deck height, you still get useful shelf clearance for storing smaller items underneath; typically around 14" to 19" depending on the model.

The Full Low-Profile Cart Lineup

We carry low-profile carts to fit just about any operation. Here's a quick rundown:

  • 1,200-lb Capacity Offset Handle Carts: Our standard low-profile shelf cart, available with flush or lip-up shelves. The offset handle keeps your hands clear of the load while pushing.

  • Adjustable Height Low Deck Carts: Need an adjustable height cart that flexes between jobs? These let you set the top shelf anywhere from 25" to 33" on 2" centers. Perfect when one cart needs to do double duty.

  • Heavy Duty Sloped Handle Carts (3,600-lb capacity): When you're moving serious weight, this is your low sturdy cart. Available with 28" or 30" top shelf heights and a sloped kickback handle for ergonomic pushing.

  • Merchandise Collecting Low-Profile Carts: Built for retail and warehouse picking with a hand guard on the handle to protect the operator if a load shifts.

  • Cushion Load Low Profile Carts: Equipped with 10" solid rubber tires for use over rough floors, mezzanines, or outdoor surfaces.

  • Single and Dual End Straight Handle Carts: The dual handle version features an ultra-low 22" top shelf height, about as close to the floor as you can get on a rolling cart, and can be pushed or pulled from either end.

A Few Things Worth Knowing

Most of our low-profile carts roll on 5" non-marking polyurethane casters with wheel brakes on the swivel casters under the handle. Shelves are 12-gauge steel, and the heavier-duty units come with welded shelf reinforcements on the longer decks. Need a smaller cart for tighter spaces? We've got plenty of options in the 18" x 24" and 18" x 32" range.



Low Profile Carts with Offset Handle - 1,200-lbs Capacity
Low Profile Cart - Flush Top

Shelf Size Model Price
18" x 24" CA11 $311
18" x 32" CA12 $352
24" x 36" CA17 $409
24" x 48" CA19 $457
30" x 48" CA24 $508
30" x 60" CA25 $567
Low Profile Cart - Lips Up

Shelf Size Model Price
18" x 24" CA11L $311
18" x 32" CA12L $352
24" x 36" CA17L $409
24" x 48" CA19L $457
30" x 48" CA24L $508
30" x 60" CA25L $567
Adjustable Height Low Deck Cart

Shelf Size Model Price
18" x 32" CJ12 $413
24" x 36" CJ17 $461
24" x 48" CJ19 $509
30" x 48" CJ24 $555
30" x 60" CJ25 $613
Adjustable Height Low Deck Cart

Shelf Size Model Price
18" x 32" CJ12L $413
24" x 36" CJ17L $461
24" x 48" CJ19L $509
30" x 48" CJ24L $555
30" x 60" CJ25L $613

Low profile carts from DC Graves will minimize bending when loading or unloading product from the ground to the top shelf. Carts available with a flush top shelf and bottom shelf with 1-1/2" retaining lip on all sides, or with both shelves lip up to keep products and parts from falling off when in transit. These carts will roll easy on welded 5" non-marking polyurethane casters. All metal service cart units come equipped with wheel brakes on swivel casters under the handle end.

  • 1,200-lbs. capacity evenly distributed
  • 24" top self height for fixed height models
  • Adjustable height models can be configured to a top shelf height range of 25" - 33", on 2" centers
  • 14" clearance b/w shelves for fixed height models, 15" - 23" for adjustable height units
  • offset handle extends above top deck 12"
  • 12 gauge steel shelves, all welded construction
  • 5" x 1-1/4" non-marking Polyurethane casters, 2 swivel with wheel brakes, 2 rigid
  • all 1,200-lbs capacity low profile carts feature welded casters
  • ships in 2 weeks
Heavy Duty Low Profile Carts with Sloped Handle - 3,600-lbs Capacity
Flush Top Shelf, 28" Top Shelf Height

Shelf Size Model Price
24" x 36" CD17 $531
24" x 48" CD19 $583
30" x 48" CD24 $639
30" x 60" CD25 $701
Top Shelf Lips Up, 28" Top Shelf Height

Shelf Size Model Price
24" x 36" CDL17 $531
24" x 48" CDL19 $583
30" x 48" CDL24 $639
30" x 60" CDL25 $701
Flush Top Shelf, 30" Top Shelf Height

Shelf Size Model Price
24" x 36" CE17 $527
24" x 48" CE19 $579
30" x 48" CE24 $635
30" x 60" CE25 $697
Lipped Top Shelf, 30" Top Shelf Height

Shelf Size Model Price
24" x 36" CEL17 $527
24" x 48" CEL19 $579
30" x 48" CEL24 $635
30" x 60" CEL25 $697

With a low profile top shelf height, these sloped kickback handle carts allow for shorter lift of heavy items from the ground. These carts are all welded minus bolt-on casters which allow for easy wheel change when needed.

  • 3,600-lbs capacity evenly distributed
  • 28" or 30" top shelf height
  • 18.5" clearance b/w shelves
  • sloped kickback handle extends above top deck 12"
  • 12 gauge steel shelves, 12 gauge caster channels, all welded construction minus bolt-on casters
  • your choice of flush top shelf or lips up, bottom shelf lips up 1-1/2" on all models
  • bottom shelf lips up 1-1/2" on all models
  • all heavy duty sloped handle low profile carts are made to order in the USA
Merchandise Collecting Low Profile Carts
Heavy Duty Low Profile Cart
Flush Shelves
3,600-lbs Capacity

Shelf Size Model Price
24" x 36" CC17 $523
24" x 48" CC19 $591
30" x 48" CC24 $660
30" x 60" CC25 $737
Heavy Duty Low Profile Cart
Lipped Shelves
3,600-lbs Capacity

Shelf Size Model Price
24" x 36" CC17L $523
24" x 48" CC19L $591
30" x 48" CC24L $660
30" x 60" CC25L $737
Cushion Load Low Profile Cart
Flush Shelves
1,500-lbs Capacity

Shelf Size Model Price
24" x 36" CR17 $517
24" x 48" CR19 $551
30" x 48" CR24 $608
30" x 60" CR25 $689
Cushion Load Low Profile Cart
Lipped Shelves
1,500-lbs Capacity

Shelf Size Model Price
24" x 36" CR17L $517
24" x 48" CR19L $551
30" x 48" CR24L $608
30" x 60" CR25L $689

Heavy duty low profile carts feature formed 12 gauge steel shelves welded to structural corner angles, these stout carts are perfect for collecting heavy merchandise as the 30" low deck height shortens height from ground to top shelf. The raised offset handle includes a cross brace hand guard to protect operator from loads that may shift when in use. Please refer to our cushion load option carts for use with sensitive materials or if unit will be used outside or over uneven surfaces such as mezzanines. These units are equipped with 10" solid rubber puncture proof tires. Although the capacity of the unit is decreased, these casters will outperform the standard poly casters when used in such conditions described above.

  • 3,600-lbs. capacity evenly distributed w/ Polyurethane wheels
  • 1,500-lbs. capacity evenly distributed w/ Solid Rubber Tires
  • 30" top shelf height for Poly models
  • 34-1/2" top shelf for cushion load models
  • units 48" and longer will have welded shelf reinforcements
  • 3,600-lbs units can be equipped with an optional floor lock
  • 19-1/2" shelf clearance for flush shelf models
  • 18" shelf clearance for lipped shelf models
  • 6" x 2" Polyurethane or 10" x 2-3/4" Solid Rubber Tires, 2 swivel, 2 rigid
  • all units are finished with a gray powder coat
Single and Dual End Straight Handle Low Profile Carts
Straight Handle Low Profile cart
2,000-lbs Capacity
Shelf Size Model Price
18" x 30" CM12 $410
18" x 36" CM13 $444
18" x 48" CM14 $510
18" x 60" CM15 $579
24" x 30" CM16 $471
24" x 36" CM17 $513
24" x 48" CM19 $599
24" x 60" CM21 $684
30" x 30" CM22 $536
30" x 36" CM23 $585
30" x 48" CM24 $688
30" x 60" CM25 $793
Double Handle Low Profile cart
2,000-lbs Capacity
Shelf Size Model Price
18" x 30" CN12 $465
18" x 36" CN13 $498
18" x 48" CN14 $546
18" x 60" CN15 $613
24" x 30" CN16 $508
24" x 36" CN17 $550
24" x 48" CN19 $635
24" x 60" CN21 $720
30" x 30" CN22 $575
30" x 36" CN23 $625
30" x 48" CN24 $729
30" x 60" CN25 $833

The dual handle low profile cart from DC Graves features an ultra low top shelf height of 22". This very short top shelf minimizes lift height from ground to shelf for heavy and bulky items that are transported day in and day out. The double sided straight handles allow quick and easy use from either end of the truck.

  • 2,000-lbs. capacity evenly distributed
  • 22" low profile top shelf height
  • 11" clearance between shelves
  • top shelf flush, bottom shelf lips up 2" for storage and product retention
  • double sided handles at an ergonomic height of 36"
  • units available in your choice of 4 different powder coat colors Gray, Black, Blue or Red
  • 5" x 2" Phenolic casters, 2 swivel, 2 rigid
  • bolt-on casters attach to a welded caster channel under the bottom shelf
  • all units manufactured to order in the USA