These modular hand trucks allow users to replace parts of the hand trucks as they become worn or damaged, making them easier to maintain than non-modular hand trucks with welded frames and nose plates. They are used in delivery services and other commercial and industrial settings where the trucks will be used often and their parts may need frequent maintenance. These hand trucks have aluminum frames and nose plates. They weigh less than steel or stainless steel hand trucks and resist rusting when used in damp or wet environments. Aluminum nose plates are more rigid than magnesium nose plates and are best suited for environments with mild to moderate temperatures.

Extensions on these hand trucks increase the length of the hand trucks' nose plate to allow the trucks to carry bulky loads like cartons of snack foods or suitcases. The extensions can be folded up to save space when they're not in use. Also known as snack trucks or luggage trucks, these trucks are used in delivery service, vending machine maintenance, airport concession, and hotel luggage handling. The hand trucks are made from aluminum. They weigh less than steel or stainless steel hand trucks and resist rusting when used in damp or wet environments.

Easy-load steel general purpose hand trucks have nose plates with features such as a tapered shape, beveled leading edge, or raised runners that allow the plates to slide under loads more easily than nose plates that do not have those features. They have steel frames and nose plates and are used in warehouses, manufacturing plants, delivery services, commercial buildings, and similar settings.

Powered stair-climbing general purpose hand trucks have a battery-powered mechanism that controls the motion of the hand trucks as they move up and down stairs. This eliminates the need for operators to pull or jerk loaded hand trucks up the stairs, minimizing risk of back strain when moving large appliances, packages, and equipment with the trucks. It also helps prevent loss of control as loaded trucks are descending stairs. These hand trucks are made from aluminum. They weigh less than steel or stainless steel hand trucks and resist rusting when used in damp or wet environments.

Standard steel general purpose hand trucks have steel frames and nose plates. They are used in warehouses, manufacturing plants, delivery services, commercial buildings, and similar settings.

Stainless steel general purpose hand trucks resist rusting when exposed to water, cleaning chemicals, and other corrosives. They are used in locations such as laboratories, food- and beverage- processing plants, chemical- and pharmaceutical-manufacturing facilities, and outdoor or marine environments.