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Bulk and Platform Trucks

Bulk & Platform Trucks for Loose, Bulky & Flat Material Handling

 

Bulk and platform trucks handle materials that don't fit neatly on a standard shelf cart: loose or bulky loads, oversized items, flat sheet goods, and waste or scrap that need controlled dumping. This page rounds up the six configurations CustomMHS carries, so you can start with the material type and find the right truck for the job.

Product Lines Available:

♦ 2 & 3 Sided Bulk Trucks, contain loose or bulky materials while allowing for easy transport
♦ Platform & Stake Trucks, transport bulky or oversized loads with flat decks or stake sides
♦ Sheet & Panel Trucks safely transport large, flat materials without bending or damage
♦ Akro-Mils Heavy Duty Trash Tilt Trucks, easy-tilt design for fast, controlled dumping of waste and scrap
♦ Bayhead Tilt Trucks, high-capacity waste handling with a smooth tilt-and-dump
♦ Bayhead Poly Bulk Trucks, corrosion-resistant transport for bulk materials and scrap

Selecting the Right Type:

♦ Material type: choose Bulk Trucks for loose or bulky items, Platform or Stake Trucks for oversized loads, or Sheet & Panel Trucks specifically for flat materials.
♦ Dumping needs: choose a Tilt Truck when controlled dumping of waste or scrap is part of the workflow.
♦ Environment: choose Bayhead Poly Bulk Trucks for corrosion-resistant transport in wet or chemical-exposed areas.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Warehouses and Production Floors, bulk and platform trucks move loose or oversized materials efficiently.
♦ Sheet Metal and Panel Handling, dedicated trucks prevent bending or damage during transport.
♦ Manufacturing Floors, tilt trucks support fast, controlled dumping of general scrap and trash.
♦ Corrosive or Wet Environments, poly bulk trucks resist degradation where steel would corrode.

CustomMHS carries the full line of Little Giant, Akro-Mils, and Bayhead bulk and platform trucks, backed by each manufacturer's warranty.

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2 & 3 Sided Bulk Trucks

Contains loose or bulky materials while allowing for easy transport.

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Platform & Stake Trucks

Transport bulky or oversized loads with flat decks or stake sides.

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Sheet & Panel Trucks

Safely transport large, flat materials without bending or damage.

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Akro-Mils Heavy Duty Trash Tilt Trucks

Easy-tilt design for fast, controlled dumping of waste and scrap.

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Bayhead Tilt Trucks

High-capacity waste handling with a smooth tilt-and-dump.

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Bayhead Poly Bulk Trucks

Corrosion-resistant transport for bulk materials and scrap.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are bulk and platform trucks?
Bulk and platform trucks handle material that does not fit a standard shelf cart, meaning loose or bulky loads, oversized items, flat sheet goods, and waste or scrap that needs controlled dumping. Rather than shelves, they use open bodies, flat decks, or stake sides depending on what they carry. CustomMHS carries the full line of Little Giant, Akro-Mils, and Bayhead bulk and platform trucks, backed by each manufacturer's warranty.
Which truck type fits which material?
Start with what you are moving. Two and three sided bulk trucks contain loose or bulky items that would slide off an open deck. Platform and stake trucks use flat decks for oversized loads, with stake sides available when the load needs edge containment. Sheet and panel trucks are built specifically for large flat materials. Tilt trucks handle waste and scrap where dumping is part of the cycle.
Why do sheet and panel trucks need their own design?
Large flat material fails differently than other loads. A sheet supported only in the middle or at the corners bends under its own weight, and a bent panel is scrap. Sheet and panel trucks support the material along its length and hold it in a position that prevents flexing during transport, which a general-purpose flat deck does not do. If you handle sheet metal, plywood, or panel stock regularly, the dedicated truck pays for itself in material not damaged.
When should I choose a poly bulk truck over steel?
Environment decides it. Bayhead poly bulk trucks resist corrosion in wet areas and around chemicals, where a steel truck would rust and eventually fail. That matters most in washdown areas, chemical handling zones, and outdoor storage. In dry indoor use with heavy or sharp material, steel construction handles the abuse better and is usually the more economical choice.
How do bulk and platform trucks help your facility?
Matching the truck to the material removes the workarounds that develop when people move things on whatever cart is available, such as stacking loose parts on a flat deck where they slide off, or carrying panels by hand between two workers. Consolidating a load into one trip also saves time directly, since bulky material otherwise moves in several smaller loads. Tilt trucks add controlled dumping to the cycle, so waste and scrap go from collection point to dumpster without shoveling or lifting the container by hand. And choosing corrosion-resistant construction where conditions call for it keeps equipment in service instead of rusting out and needing replacement every few years.

Built for Manufacturers, Warehouses &
Industrial Facilities

CustomMHS is an authorized distributor of industrial storage and material handling equipment for manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers,
and industrial facilities across North America. From shelving systems and pallet racking to storage containers, workbenches, carts, security fencing, and cabinets,
we carry industrial-grade brands and help you choose the right specs, load ratings, and configuration for your facility, workflow, and space before you order.