All about garden wheelbarrows

Gardening work involves an almost constant movement of goods. These works are carried out during planting, in the distribution of fertilizers in the beds, and in harvesting. It turns out that the car is needed throughout the season. It can also serve in construction.

A good garden wheelbarrow should be lightweight. At first glance, it may seem that this is the only feature that needs to be considered when choosing, because all designs are generally identical.

A conventional trolley is a large container that is welded to the frame and equipped with wheels. However, even small distinctive features of the products are suitable or not suitable for specific tasks and conditions. The features of the wheelbarrow body are also important.

The body is reinforced, with frontal stiffeners. Due to the design features, heavy loads can be moved with the help of technology. Deformation of such a cart is excluded.

If you plan to transport mineral fertilizers, you should take into account their aggressiveness to some metals. You need to buy galvanized or powder coated products. It is allowed to consider plastic models, but they are not suitable for transporting heavy loads.

According to the description of garden equipment, its main purpose is to transport medium-sized bulk and transshipment cargo. The dimensions of the cart are quite compact. There is one wheel, but some models are equipped with two vehicles. The weight of a classic garden cart is about 10 kg, reinforced versions are up to 15 kg.

A conventional trolley is equipped with a trapezoidal or cubic body. The first option is convenient for unloading content, since you can simply lift the handles up and empty everything. The second option is suitable for placing some objects inside.

The method of using the products matters in the choice of materials. For example, if the cart is stored outside, it will most likely get wet. Rust will appear on the metal base from the water, which will damage your "helper".

Plastic modern options are very durable, but it is better not to stack bricks or other similar heavy material in these cars. It can just break through the bottom, and then your cart will also become unusable.

The overall reliability of the product is related to the design of the frame. Solid tubes or welded parts provide load capacities up to 100 kg. Such models must have high quality support structures. The product stands firmly on the surface thanks to one wheel and legs.

Ease of trolley control depends on the type and location of the handles. Convenient are metal structures placed along the trolley body. These handles will add maneuverability to your vehicle. The space between the handles should provide optimum fit for the vehicle operator.

A product of this type will be convenient to push in front of you. The handles can be supplemented with plastic or rubber tips. Both of them simplify the work, as they provide a good grip.Both options are comfortable in subzero temperatures, especially the rubberized ones. When it comes into contact with metal, its cold will burn the skin.

The "P" shape transverse handle allows you to push and drag the wheelbarrow with you. This is useful when moving very heavy loads. There is also a variant of the "T" -shaped handles. Its axle is in the center and is attached to the wheels or frame.

The features of the bogies are not only in the shape of the handles, but also in the number of wheels, the volume of the body, and the load power. All features must correspond to the intended purpose of the selected product. Each type has its own pros and cons.

One of the most popular types of carts is one-wheeled. The only vehicle is structurally located in the center. The body is equipped with two legs that add stability and two handles. They are longitudinal, therefore they provide maneuverability. The one-wheeled small cart will slide easily between narrow garden beds. It will effectively handle the curves of a winding garden path without damaging plantings.

The disadvantage of such products is the load that falls on a single wheel. The cart is difficult to drive in loose, soft ground. The option will require a lot of effort when moving heavy loads. The product is difficult to balance.

When choosing a one-wheeled car, you need to pay attention to its wheel. The optimal size for the transport part is 35-45 cm. The tire should provide good shock absorption. Good protectors, a metal rim (not plastic) will help with this.

A garden cart should be purchased if the area to be treated does not differ in overall dimensions. The main use of the equipment is expected in the summer season, with no construction work envisaged. The light compact model will fully satisfy the needs of a 10 hectare orchard.

Reinforced with two wheels, the copy is called a two-wheeled car. The wheel axle of this vehicle is still one, but two wheels are fixed on it. They contribute to benefits such as the delivery of heavier substances. The trolley has the best balance and stability. The product is usually more capacious (120 kg, 200 kg). The wheelbarrow is easier to push even when fully loaded, it is almost self-propelled.

The product has poor maneuverability. It takes a lot of space for a simple turn of the technique. The option cannot be called successful if the movement of the load is required on narrow beds. However, in general, his purchase is justified.

The wheels of the wheelbarrow are larger in comparison with the previous one - 50 cm. The handles can be either longitudinal or be on the sides of the trough. The cart is convenient as it requires less effort when moving. You can carry a carriage copy with you.

Three- and four-wheeled cars are rare, but they are also on sale. The product is usually equipped with a conveniently rotating front wheel, and the rear ones are firmly held in one place. The handles are firmly attached to the aluminum frame. The handle can be foldable with wooden tips. This type of carts is bought by owners of large areas. The products allow you to move large, heavy loads. The trolley has poor maneuverability, so it takes a lot of effort to move something from place to place.

The wheelbarrows are equipped with pneumatic wheels, the size of which is smaller than that of the previous versions - 25-35 cm. Modern copies are equipped with swivel rear wheels, that is, they are no longer just decorative. There are also models equipped with an engine that powers the tipping mechanism.Such options are convenient when transporting sand, crushed stone, earth. The volume of the bogies is 65, 90 liters and up to a ton.

The main parameters for choosing a wheelbarrow for a summer cottage or garden are capacity and cargo capacity. The compact country trolley has an average capacity, which is calculated in liters and reaches 60-80 liters. The parameter includes the length, width and depth of the trough itself.

The choice of carrying capacity is often determined by variations in the production of equipment and is calculated in kilograms. For example, construction options have a lifting capacity of 70-130 kg. The lightweight flower wheelbarrow can lift 30-50 kg of load.

When gardening, one-wheeled models have an advantage. They will walk well on a hard and level garden path. In order to transport goods in limited movement, narrow trolleys are convenient.

Also, when choosing, it is worth considering the intensity of operation. Plastic bushings, which are often found in wheelbarrow wheels, quickly fail. It is good if the wheel has an ordinary metal bearing.

One-wheel cars are also convenient in the sense that they are more convenient when turning over loads. The two-wheeled options, although they hold large weights, but it is not so difficult to turn them over, if the product is not with a motor.

Technically, the trolley can have different types of wheels:

• plastic;
• cast;
• rubber;
• pneumatic;
• with a protector.

Plastic wheels lighten the overall weight of the structure, but reduce the load capacity. Even if your car has plastic wheels, they can be replaced with cast or pneumatic ones. Garden centers offer a wide range of similar products.

The purpose of the 4-wheel products is to transport construction materials and debris. If you need a copy for gardening, it is better to choose the 1-2-wheeled version. Handles should be of medium length. Too short or too long will be uncomfortable for any job.

Self-made options for carts generally involve the use of wheels from bicycles, scooters and other similar equipment. When choosing, remember that the wheels are the support for your cart, so they should not deform even under heavy weight. The wheel tube should have good shock absorption and a smooth ride.

There is also an opinion that the chosen trolley must be tried by touch. This can be done right in the shopping center or you can ask your neighbors for a trolley for a while. Users do not recommend purchasing this technique from online stores. Pay attention to the popularity of the manufacturer. This is a good way to avoid a quick breakdown of a newly purchased copy.

In the top of popular trolleys, we will take a closer look at several models, among which TechProm WB7402S takes the first place. This is a two-wheeled variant, the main characteristic of which is increased stability. It is relevant for the transportation of bulk materials, has a capacity of 65 liters, is made of galvanized steel.

Body parameters are 98 cm long, 30 cm high, and 63 cm wide. The model has a carrying capacity of 160 kg, which allows even stones to be transported. Bogie wheels of correct diameter with metal bearings. The trolley is maneuverable both on and on loose ground.

Users are advised to move loads closer to the center of the body to make the load on the wheelbase more even. Although in this model, the wheel axle is reinforced with two struts. And the support itself is curved, which is convenient when unloading bulk materials.

TechProm WB7402S has the following advantages:

• reliability;
• good roominess;
• stability.

The product has one drawback: the impossibility of using it in construction.

Also a one-wheeled car with a tubeless wheel, but with a high body strength. The wheelbarrow is durable, reliable, and can carry a lot of cargo. The wheel bearings are made of steel, and the body volume is 90 liters. The body is reinforced with struts, so the product is suitable for both gardening and construction work.

For the frame, a solid-bent pipe 2.8 cm thick was used. The steel thickness of the supporting supports is 3 cm. The option is acceptable in work under any conditions, since it is sufficiently passable and maneuverable.

Of the advantages of the product are noted:

• good carrying capacity;
• strength;
• metal bearings.

Of the minuses - the unreliability of the attachments, which eventually rotate on the frame.

A lightweight wheelbarrow with one pneumatic wheel, a frame made of a tube with a diameter of 2.8 cm. The product has a volume of 56 liters, can be used for gardening. The body has a trapezoidal shape, which increases the ease of use. For convenience, the design is equipped with additional struts in front, as well as supporting footrests at the rear. The bent persistent tube, provided in the design, increases the convenience of unloading the wheelbarrow. The loading capacity of the wheelbarrow is about 120 kg, and the weight is 12 kg.

Design advantages:

• large wheel diameter - 36 cm;
• a light weight;
• good carrying capacity;
• strength.

The downside is the delivery method of the disassembled wheelbarrow, which means that after the purchase it will still need to be assembled.

Garden wheelbarrow with a reinforced frame made of 3.2 cm tube, which is suitable for garden work. Body volume - 110 liters, impressive carrying capacity - up to 200 kg.

The pneumatic wheel is one and has a size of 40 cm. Its location is close to the body, which increases the permeability of the equipment. The wheel is equipped with sealed bearings. Despite the high maneuverability, there is practically no vibration from the wheelbarrow, which prevents the flow of the loaded substances. The wheelbarrow and frame are powder coated for corrosion protection.

Pros of a car:

• maneuverability;
• strength;
• big wheel.

There are no downsides to this model.

"Variant 11204-1" is a popular budget model of garden equipment. Body volume - 85 liters, cargo capacity - 120 kg. These parameters are sufficient to move bulk materials around the garden.

The bent steel frame of the model is welded, connected in the center at the wheel. The body is made of galvanized steel sheet with rounded edges for safe operation.

Product advantages:

• body strength;
• ease of assembly;
• large wheel;
• affordable cost.

The disadvantages of the product are poor stability.

Suitable for garden work. The body of the wheelbarrow is metal, galvanized - 0.9 mm. The body shape is trapezoidal with rounded sides.

For the strength reserve, two supports are included in the structure. The frame is designed to support both the wheel and these struts. The thickness of the pipe for it is 3.2 cm. The capacity of the wheelbarrow is 100 liters, and the carrying capacity is 150 kg. Product weight - about 14 kg.

Pros:

• maneuverability;
• the weight;
• carrying capacity;
• durability.

The model has no minuses.

When choosing a wheelbarrow for work in the garden or on a construction site, it is important to consider that it must be roomy, durable and at the same time light. For a small backyard, there is no point in overpaying for lifting models, because foliage and other light materials will play the role of the load. For such tasks, a lifting capacity of up to 80 kg is sufficient.

The basic principles for using a garden wheelbarrow should include targets. They imply a strict division into construction and suburban areas of their application.Both types are similar in appearance, so it may seem to the layman that a large carrying capacity and an increased volume will also be beneficial in gardening. In addition, the body of a construction wheelbarrow is usually thicker, which may also seem to be the best parameter.

The garden option will be the best for working in the garden, in the garden, on the personal plot. The construction trolley will better cope with the work for its intended purpose: transportation of sand, stones, bricks, construction waste.

Thanks to the lightweight materials of the garden wheelbarrow, women, retirees and even children can use it. A heavy construction trolley will be able to be moved by a person with serious physical capabilities.

If the metal of the garden wheelbarrow body is of high quality, it will become the basis for the durability and reliability of the product. It is good if the surface is with a protective, environmentally friendly coating. A garden wheelbarrow involves the transportation of crops, which will subsequently be eaten. Construction wheelbarrows often do not have this coverage.

Lightweight one-wheeled garden wheelbarrows are quite maneuverable. You can choose a model with a large wheel, which will be pneumatic and with bearings. It will also ensure the stability of the wheelbarrow.

For an overview of garden wheelbarrows, see the video below.