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Last year I bought one of those metal mesh wagons where the sides come off thinking it would be good for hauling rocks and dirt. The tires went flat and it wasn't easy to get the dirt out of it once I shoveled it in.
I need a good wheelbarrow but in the past those ones with only one front wheel weren't managable for me--I'm older and not particularly strong. I'd fill it up and when I pushed it sometimes it fell over and it was difficult to get it upright again. Does anyone have a wheelbarrow that they like? Has anyone used those Rubbermaid carts that Home Depot sells?
I finally got tired of those cheap little one-wheel wheelbarrows and bought the BIG yellow plastic wheelbarrow with TWO hard front wheels. It has lasted through everything from carrying plants and equipment, to mixing concrete for ponds, to mixing and hauling compost. It goes over almost any terrain, and I can get between the handles and pull it like an ox when I need to. I am very short and not very strong either, but this booger does my work for me. It is lightweight and yet doesn't go all wonky when it is fully loaded. Only thing I would suggest is to wrap the handles as soon as you get it with smooth tape; they have a tendency to give splinters off as they age.
Those danged carts are built for (m****ts) (dw***es) - LITTLE PEOPLE and make my back and shoulders strain too much. Plus I've never seen one yet that was built for anything but perfectly flat terrain; their tires are too narrow and their hauling capacity not worth a dang - built solely for the 'gentleman gardner' to pose with for pictures, IMHO.
Anything with a wider stance is bound to be more stable, of course. But mine basically has the two wheels in front where one usually is; on each side of the "fork" rather than one in the middle of the 'fork'. The bin, however, is almost twice the width and height of the little metal ones. LOL I did get it at Home Depot, though; not at WalMart or any cheap little store, chained up and rusting outside.
I'd suggest taking several out for a 'spin' if possible; see which ones don't strain your back and shoulders and arms, even loaded if they'll let you. See if you can turn it, and not just push it but pull it, over somewhere that isn't flat and paved terrain, to get the feel of it. If we lived closer I'd let you see mine in action... wait, maybe I have a shot of it...
Anything with a wider stance is bound to be more stable, of course. But mine basically has the two wheels in front where one usually is; on each side of the "fork" rather than one in the middle of the 'fork'. The bin, however, is almost twice the width and height of the little metal ones. LOL I did get it at Home Depot, though; not at WalMart or any cheap little store, chained up and rusting outside.
I'd suggest taking several out for a 'spin' if possible; see which ones don't strain your back and shoulders and arms, even loaded if they'll let you. See if you can turn it, and not just push it but pull it, over somewhere that isn't flat and paved terrain, to get the feel of it. If we lived closer I'd let you see mine in action... wait, maybe I have a shot of it...
Great info and love the picture--very helpful. I like the idea of taking it for a spin. Thanks!
I found one! I went to a local hardware store because Home Depot only had those Rubbermaid kind and I liked the one in SCGranny's pictures. Really appreciate all the help! Tonight I lined my sidewalk with rocks I had collected and then hauled some dirt away in my new wheelbarrow--works great! Much easier than that wagon I bought last year. You're welcome over anytime ya wanna come over and get a work out
I think this one is pretty darn nifty but it's selling for around 2k
This one could handle my rocks but for 2K I could hire help!
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