What weight capacities are available?
Capacities run from 500 lb to 2,000 lb. The 20"×40" carts come in 500 lb (SCSC-500-2040) and 750 lb (SCSC-750-2040). The 42"×42" carts come in 500 lb, 1,000 lb and 2,000 lb. The 48"×48" carts come in 1,000 lb and 2,000 lb. Size the cart to your heaviest single load, not your average load.
What platform sizes do these carts come in?
Three platform sizes are offered: 20"×40", 42"×42" and 48"×48". Measure your aisles, doorways and work cell before choosing, since the 48"×48" deck needs noticeably more floor and turning space than the 20"×40". If your containers or totes overhang the deck, step up to the next platform size rather than the next capacity.
Is the $173.40 item a complete cart?
No. SCSC-SL5-RF at $173.40 is the Auto-Hite cart stationary option (RF), not a cart on its own. Complete steel Auto-Hite carts start at $1,566.37 for the 500 lb 20"×40" model. If you are budgeting for a working cart, price from the complete-cart models and treat the stationary option as an add-on.
How many models are there and what do they cost?
There are 8 models, priced from $173.40 to $3,183.96. Complete steel carts span $1,566.37 (500 lb, 20"×40") to $3,183.96 (2,000 lb, 48"×48"). Price tracks both capacity and deck size, so a 1,000 lb 42"×42" at $1,859.95 costs less than a 1,000 lb 48"×48" at $2,489.09.
Where are these carts made and what warranty applies?
They are made in the USA by Vestil Manufacturing and carry a 1-Year Limited warranty. Beyond that, no warranty terms, certifications or service commitments are stated in the product data for this line. If you need documentation for a specific model number before purchase, request it against that exact SKU rather than the series.
When are these carts not the right choice?
They are not suitable if your loads exceed 2,000 lb or your parts footprint is larger than 48"×48", since that is the top of this range in both capacity and deck size. Loads that overhang the platform or sit off-center are also a poor fit. For those cases, look at a larger-capacity lift product line instead.
