{"product_id":"maxworks-heavy-duty-2-shelf-service-cart-500-lb-capacity","title":"MaxWorks Heavy Duty 2-Shelf Service Cart, 500 lb Capacity, Polypropylene Utility Cart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-rich\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 14px 0;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eAmazon customer rating: 4.7 \/ 5\u003c\/strong\u003e - WC Safety review of the MaxWorks Heavy Duty 2-Shelf Service Cart, 500 lb Capacity, Polypropylene Utility Cart.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial, from the published MaxWorks listing. The score above is the live Amazon customer rating captured at review time - not a WC Safety test result. We did not laboratory-test this product.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MaxWorks Heavy Duty 2-Shelf Service Cart, 500 lb Capacity, Polypropylene Utility Cart is one of our picks for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/utility-platform-carts\"\u003eutility cart\u003c\/a\u003e lineup. Everything below comes straight from the manufacturer's published listing - specs, capacities, and dimensions are theirs, not ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA service cart turns repeated hand-carries into one rolling trip. Check shelf capacity and wheel type against your floors - non-marking casters for finished floors, larger wheels for thresholds and rough concrete. For loads past a cart's rating, move up to a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hand-trucks-dollies\"\u003ehand truck\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pallet-jacks\"\u003epallet jack\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey details, quoted from the manufacturer's published listing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable Material: Constructed from lightweight, commercial-duty polypropylene to ensure resistance against rust, stains, scratches, and dents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Maintenance and Assembly: The cart is designed for user convenience, making it easy to clean and assemble. Streamlined maintenance ensures lasting functionality. Perfect for home, garage, workshops, restaurants, businesses, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee every \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/utility-platform-carts\"\u003eutility \u0026amp; platform cart\u003c\/a\u003e, add \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/casters-wheels\"\u003ereplacement casters\u003c\/a\u003e when wheels wear, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-equipment\"\u003ejobsite equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-buyer-guidance\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to check before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistributed capacity, not shelf capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCart ratings are usually the total across all shelves with the load spread evenly. Concentrating weight on one shelf or one corner is what bends frames.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaster size against the floor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSmall casters are fine on smooth sealed concrete and terrible over cracks, cords and thresholds. Larger diameter wheels roll over obstacles that stop small ones dead.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMeasure the tallest thing you actually move. Fixed-shelf carts are cheaper; adjustable shelves cost more but survive a change of use.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA cart that will be loaded while stationary, or used on any slope, needs locking casters. Two locking casters is the usual minimum.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to other utility carts we review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eList price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaxWorks Heavy Duty 2-Shelf Service Cart, 500 lb Capacity, Polypropylene Utility Cart\u003c\/strong\u003e (this page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$79.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wen-500-pound-capacity-46-by-25-5-inch-extra-wide-service\"\u003eWEN 500-Pound Capacity 46 by 25.5-Inch Extra Wide Service Utility Cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$141.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rubbermaid-commercial-products-2-shelf-utility-service-cart\"\u003eRubbermaid Commercial Products 2-Shelf Utility\/Service Cart, Medium, Black, Lipped\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$194.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vevor-utility-service-cart-2-shelf-550-lbs-heavy-duty-plastic\"\u003eVEVOR Utility Service Cart, 2 Shelf, 550 lbs, Heavy Duty Plastic Rolling Cart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$97.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wen-service-utility-cart-500-pound-capacity-40-x-17-inch\"\u003eWEN Service Utility Cart, 500-Pound Capacity, 40 x 17-Inch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$93.18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gorilla-carts-steel-utility-cart-800-lb-capacity-4-cu-ft-black\"\u003eGorilla Carts Steel Utility Cart, 800 lb Capacity, 4 Cu Ft, Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$129.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-tier-utility-rolling-cart-34-x-17-in-5in-swivel-wheels-550lb\"\u003e2-Tier Utility Rolling Cart, 34 x 17 in, 5in Swivel Wheels, 550lb, Deep Tub Shelves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$98.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList prices recorded when this page was last updated; Amazon pricing moves frequently, so check the live listing. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/utility-platform-carts\"\u003eutility carts\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-equipment\"\u003ejobsite equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much weight can a utility cart carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the manufacturer rating as a ceiling and assume it means an evenly distributed load. Point loads and off-center loading reduce the usable figure substantially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat cart material should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic resists corrosion and chemicals and is easy to wash down. Steel takes more abuse and higher loads but can rust where the coating is chipped. Aluminum splits the difference at higher cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need locking casters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes for any cart loaded while parked, used on a slope, or working near a walkway. An unbraked loaded cart on a slight incline is a real struck-by hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an ergonomic reason to use a cart?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt converts carrying into pushing. Push and pull forces are generally far easier on the back than carrying the same load, provided the cart rolls freely and the handle is at a workable height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do my cart wheels stick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually debris wound into the swivel or axle, or a caster rated for lighter duty than the load it is carrying. Both get worse over time and both make the cart harder and less safe to steer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do the specifications on this page come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are taken from the manufacturer's published listing. WC Safety does not laboratory-test products, and nothing is claimed here that the manufacturer does not state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes WC Safety sell this product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. WC Safety is an independent review site and an Amazon Associate. Purchases happen on Amazon, and we earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was the rating on this page determined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe score shown is the live Amazon customer rating captured at the time of review. It reflects buyer feedback, not a WC Safety test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-related-mesh\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore from our Utility Cart reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/simple-houseware-3-tier-heavy-duty-metal-utility-rolling-cart\"\u003eSimple Houseware 3-Tier Heavy Duty Metal Utility Rolling Cart, Black\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/simpli-magic-push-cart-dolly-330-lbs-foldable-moving-platform\"\u003eSimpli-Magic Push Cart Dolly, 330 LBS, Foldable Moving Platform Hand Truck, Easy Storage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MaxWorks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44463204204632,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/71UBJU7sVKL.jpg?v=1785053806","url":"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/maxworks-heavy-duty-2-shelf-service-cart-500-lb-capacity","provider":"WC Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}