Strapping carts for steel strapping hold core sizes and widths of steel strapping coils. They secure coils through the core and allow operators to smoothly pull strapping off the coil as needed. An integrated brake stops the roll from turning or unwinding when the user stops pulling or when the cart is not in use. These wheeled strapping carts can be moved around warehouses, outdoor lumber yards, or other locations where large items cannot be brought to a floorstanding strapping machine. They are not compatible with plastic or poly cord strapping coils.