How to choose accessories for a garden wheelbarrow?

The wheelbarrow in the garden turns out to be literally an indispensable assistant. However, in its manufacture from scratch, components are needed, and in operation, spare parts. Let's try to figure out what the consumer needs to know about them and how to choose all this.

Most often, among the components, people are interested in a wheel for a garden wheelbarrow. A high-quality polyurethane product can be successfully used in building wheelbarrows and in garden trolleys with one or two wheels. Modern polyurethane can be used both in frost at 50 degrees and in +50 heat. Even at these extreme points, the density of the material is maintained. But in order for the wheel to perform its task properly, it is necessary to use an even reinforced bearing with increased tightness.

These types of bearings are reliably insulated from contact with water, dust or grains of sand. Therefore, the overall service life of the structure increases many times. However, not every polyurethane wheel is equally good for use in the garden. The load on the bearing must be taken into account: it must be at least 250 kg. A tubeless wheel should definitely be preferred over a chamber wheel, because it is much less destroyed during normal use, and the risk of its puncture is lower.

In some cases, special cast wheels can be used. They are good for one-wheeled wheelbarrows, but hardly for two-wheeled ones. The tubeless cast structure works well when you need to move the load over uneven, bumpy and hollow terrain. According to manufacturers, wheels without pneumatic bladders:

• last longer than usual;
• do not collapse under the influence of high humidity and ultraviolet rays;
• do not suffer from desiccation;
• damping as efficiently as traditional pneumatic tires;
• work great on a wide variety of surfaces;
• are characterized by high cross-country ability;
• can withstand significant stress.

The selection of wheels is also determined by the basis on which they will ride. So, for a country car driving on the ground or on metal, products made of elastic rubber or classic pneumatic tires are suitable. On the asphalt, they are recommended. If the area is tiled or covered with cement, plain rubber or polyurethane should be used. When it is known for sure that metal shavings will occur on the ground, only elastic rubber will do.

Attention should be paid to:

• total wheel carrying capacity;
• outer diameter (the rate of movement depends on it);
• inner section (corresponding to the outer diameter of the axis).

Reviews about a particular store should also be taken into account. Beware of purchasing tires made in China. Yes, they have learned to follow the technology carefully. However, the technology itself often implies a minimum amount of rubber and a predominance of phenol in the composition. As a result, a bad smell appears, and the wheel itself "dubs" in the cold.This means that the production used recycled waste and waste raw materials.

Moreover, the lack of high-grade rubber in the composition complicates the repair. Gluing the cameras is very difficult, and no one can guarantee that they will not peel off quite quickly. After all, any adhesives and patches are designed specifically for a high-quality rubber base. Finally, it makes sense to consider the types of wheels. The pneumatic propeller for the wheelbarrow is comfortable and provides decent driving performance.

If the manufacturer adheres to the technology, you can guarantee the successful use of tires in all weather conditions. It is noted that high-quality pneumatic tires almost do not suffer from uneven terrain, they stick little in loose soil under significant load. All other things being equal, preference should be given to products with an increased number of layers. Each additional layer increases stability. If you are not limited to pneumatic structures, you must consider the difference between solid and plastic samples.

Both the size of the wheel and the width of the hubs should be taken into account. Experts advise:

• carefully select tires by pressure;
• take into account the color (high-quality products have a matte sheen and a moderately black color);
• check for a phenol odor;
• check if the camera slides when touched;
• listen to the creak of the pneumatic chambers (it must be mandatory).

The wheel rim is made of plastic or metal. Metal structures are used when the highest reliability and stability is required. In the same cases, roller or ball bearings are preferred. Choosing sleeve bearings is more cost effective. However, they cannot provide continuous movement of the wheelbarrow, especially at high speed.

The most significant element of the wheelbarrow, however, is not the body, but the frame. Frames with seams and other defects should not be purchased. When it is immediately known that the garden cart will be used very intensively, a continuous tube frame is needed. But if you only need to periodically take out household waste and similar light loads, you can limit yourself to simpler designs. The pipe in them is replaced by a steel support. But all the same, and this support should not have seams. After all, any joint is a weak point from the point of view of mechanics. Under the influence of even 10-40 kg, with active use, the seam can easily come apart.

Since the frame must take all the load from the body, it must bend around it around the perimeter. However, you should not think that having solved the issues with the main parts, you can safely ignore all the other details. The handles of the garden cart turn out to be a very important point. Each of them, when choosing, must literally "sort out" so as not to buy a deliberately inappropriate product. It is necessary to pay attention to the length of the handles: the larger it is, the more practical the product is, the more maneuverable it will be.

It should be checked that the grips are made of premium non-slip rubber. In the store, this is not yet so clearly realized, however, after 1-2 hours in the garden, the difference between high-quality and low-quality rubber is felt. There should be just such a distance between the handles so that a person can fit freely.

Bearings 20x35 mm are widespread. The first number refers to the axle size, and the second to the bore diameter.You can buy bearings in other sizes: 16x35, 47x20, 35x15, 35x20, 15x47 mm. This value is selected individually each time, taking into account the characteristics of the wheelbarrow itself.

But besides wheels, bearings and shafts, you need to pay attention to other parts of the garden cart. Choosing the right body is of great importance. Since the fixture will be used only or mainly in the garden, the requirements are much lower than for construction wheelbarrows. Plastic bodies can also be used. The main thing is that they resemble a trapezoid in shape, then the load will be distributed as efficiently as possible. But regardless of the material, bodies with a flattened bottom should be preferred, since it is the most rational and allows you to load the maximum load into the wheelbarrow.

You can see how to assemble a garden wheelbarrow from old components with your own hands in the next video.