As wheelbarrows go, there are still a barrel-full of cheaply made ones that are likely to be dead on arrival, or at least soon after. Flimsy structured, cheaply designed, and cheaply made, they serve to dampen our gardening enthusiasm and breed distrust.
Not these. These are some of the industry iron men that have arrived over the last few years, made by trusted manufacturers, some with long histories in the farming and landscaping business. These wheels will keep on turning through all of your landscaping projects.
Simple but strong
This rust-resistant multipurpose garden cart is easy to balance and easy to dump. It holds as much as 5 cubic feet of whatever earthly product you drop into it. With 13-inch rubber wheels at the bottom, the journey from point to point will not give you that telltale discomfort in your lower back. Comes with thick padded handlebars that hold the wagon firmly in place when not in use. At three feet in length and 25 inches wide, this 20-inch deep bowl can handle as much as 330 pounds.
Buy: Best Choice Products Dual-Wheel Home Utility Yard Wheelbarrow
Perfect for residential use
Lightweight yet sturdy, the Marathon model is easily stored and/or hung from a wall. And built of sturdy slick plastic, it cleans easily. The 5-cubic foot hard plastic tray can handle 300 pounds at a time despite weighing, at 25 pounds, 25 percent less than comparable barrels. Comes with two big air-fill 14.5-inch tires for handling ease. Best of all, you need only a crescent wrench and a flathead screwdriver to assemble.
Buy: Marathon Yard Rover – 2 Tire Wheelbarrow Garden Cart
Aptly named model
This heavy-duty wagon features a 4-wheel base that facilitates all types of projects, from garden work to rolling along uneven hills and terrain while fully loaded. Its two-in-one padded handle technology enables your cart to be hooked up to a lawn tractor or ATV with a pull and a twist. With six cubic feet of space and improved maneuverability, this cart covers the long and short of it, and all projects big and small.
Buy: Gorilla Carts Heavy-Duty Poly Yard Dump Cart
Great starter pick
The best way to effectively include your son or daughter into your yard or garden project is to get him or her their very own wheelbarrow. These kid-sized barrels are made of real metal, but with a round tray edge to keep kids from getting scratched. It’s no pretend vehicle, either. Help them learn the joy of gardening at a young age and they’ll love it for years to come.
Buy: G & F Products G & F 10041 Just For Kids Kids Wheelbarrow
A different spin
Quiet, eco-friendly, and rechargeable, the Landworks electric powered wheelbarrow can hold up to 330 pounds and up to five hours of charge. It features pneumatic wheels, fast charge times, spill-proof design, high power output, and low internal/vibration resistance due to sandwich construction. Deal with no fumes, no ugly smoke, and little to no maintenance due to its non-dependence on fossil fuels and its efficient battery capacity.
Buy: Landworks Wheelbarrow Utility Cart
S. Ruxton is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. A former baseball writer, S. Ruxton loves to revisit the smaller Gulf towns of Clearwater, Dunedin, and Bradenton. Historic Winter Park is also a favorite destination.