Lipped solid-deck steel dollies have a raised edge that prevents items from sliding off the deck while the dollies are moving. They are more resistant to cracks and scratches than aluminum, plastic, or wood dollies. These dollies have a solid deck that prevents small items from falling through it and can support bags and other irregularly shaped loads.

Lipped steel wire dollies have a raised edge that prevents items from sliding off the deck while the dollies are moving. Their steel wire deck has large openings that allow air to circulate through the deck and let dirt and debris fall through it, which helps keep the dollies clean. The deck can support bags and other irregularly shaped loads.

The deck on these dollies can be made longer, shorter, wider, or narrower to hold different sizes of loads. These low-profile dollies raise loads by less than 1", which keeps the loads close to the ground. Low-profile adjustable-size open-deck steel dollies are used to move equipment such as bandsaws, table saws, sanders, drill presses, jointers, and planers. The dollies won't interfere with the operation of such equipment and may be left under the equipment to make it mobile. Two foot levers can be engaged to lock the dollies' wheels and keep them stationary. Steel dollies are more resistant to cracks and scratches than aluminum, plastic, or wood dollies. These dollies have a large open space in the middle of their deck that prevents debris from collecting on the deck. The hole also allows the dollies to be hung when not in use. Also known as H-deck dollies, open-deck dollies weigh less and are easier to carry than solid-deck dollies.