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For work in the garden, in the country, or on any other household area, specialized devices can be useful. One of these devices is a wheelbarrow for transporting goods. It makes it possible to quickly transport building materials, earth, tools and more. To find the most suitable wheelbarrow, you must first understand its design.
Types of garden wheelbarrows
There are different types of wheelbarrows. To somehow distinguish them, three criteria were introduced: purpose, number of wheels and body shape.
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By purpose, wheelbarrows are divided into two types:
- garden;
- construction.
The difference between garden and building models is quite noticeable. First of all, the size of the structure is striking. For construction work, rather large wheelbarrows with a reinforced frame, a voluminous body, a pair or several wheels are used. In addition, they are made of galvanized steel. Garden non-self-propelled structures are made of aluminum, galvanized or painted steel. Their body is slightly smaller. The weight of such a wheelbarrow is no more than 15 kg. The body material is usually chosen so that it can withstand moisture and not deteriorate from the constant transport of wet soil, manure and other organic materials.
Types of garden wheelbarrows
Which is better: two-wheeled or one-wheeled, pros and cons
Most often, the manufacturer offers one-wheeled or two-wheeled models.
Two-wheeled cars
One-wheelers are considered to be very maneuverable and fast. These models can be quickly deployed and unloaded. This is especially important in uncomfortable areas in the form of a vegetable garden. However, there are also disadvantages. It is about the difficulty of maintaining the balance of the structure. It should also be noted the likelihood of the wheel getting stuck in wet soil.
The two-wheeled versions are more stable. Due to the presence of the axle of the wheels, the structure is stronger and, accordingly, it holds more weight. As for the shortcomings, it is worth noting the lack of maneuverability due to the two wheels. Also, the two-wheel model is not very suitable for uneven surfaces.
Body shape
The following models are distinguished by the body shape:
- garden wheelbarrow with an oval bottom;
- a wheelbarrow with a trapezoidal body;
- model with a rectangular body.
How to choose a garden wheelbarrow: selection criteria
When choosing a garden wheelbarrow, you need to pay attention to important details and thus you can count on a good purchase.
Body volume
You can measure the volume of a garden wheelbarrow in cubes, but sellers usually indicate this parameter in liters. When choosing a suitable container, bulk materials are taken as a standard. Most often, there are models with a volume of 60 to 130 liters. Do not forget that not only soil or sand will be transported. The body can fit broken branches, tools and much more. Therefore, the capacity of the wheelbarrow becomes far from an unambiguous parameter.
Body volume
Lifting capacity
The maximum permissible load weight is also a very important indicator. It must be understood that the higher the carrying capacity, the harder it will be to work with it during movement and loading and unloading operations. If we talk about the optimal indicators of carrying capacity, then this is 60-120 kg.
Wheels
Comfort during the movement of the load depends on the parameters of the wheel.The first thing to look at is the diameter. The larger it is, the higher the level of depreciation. Wheels with a diameter of 30 to 50 cm are considered large. Today, the most popular are models with pneumatic tires and a metal rim. There are also versions with tires without inner tubes. Customers love them for their ease of repair, as in the case of tube tires, you have to remove the wheel and seal the hole. Wheelbarrows with bearing wheel axles will perform better even on uneven terrain.
Wheels
Dimensions
If you need maneuverability in confined spaces, then you should choose models with small dimensions. Here it is worthwhile to correctly determine the most suitable ratio of volume and size. In any case, cars with a large body cannot be small.
Grips
There are two main conditions here - the distance between the handles and the tips installed on them. There should be enough space between the two handles so that the worker can stand between them and not get stuck. Also, plastic and rubber attachments at the ends of the handles make the work much easier.
Body material
Wood
Choosing the right material for the trolley is very important, since it will determine how long it will serve its owner. There are up to four types of materials on the market from which such garden tools are made:
- steel;
- wood;
- plastic;
- willow twigs.
The most popular option is steel. There is a choice of galvanized and painted trolleys. If we talk about durability and resistance to environmental changes, then painted steel will be better than galvanized steel. Powder paint is applied to the structure using electricity and thereby baked.
Plastic is more suitable for transporting leaves and branches, since you cannot transport heavy materials in such a container. The same can be said for wooden material, which will need to be carefully monitored throughout the life of the wheelbarrow.
The most interesting option may be a willow twig construction. In addition, it is considered durable and environmentally friendly. She weighs only 8 kg. Maximum lifting capacity approx. 40 kg. Wheelbarrows made of this material are used to transport seedlings, branches or leaves.
Frame
Frame
It is best to choose models made from seamless pipes. It is also important that the frame has a bend to match the body, which will create an additional fulcrum for the body. In addition, it is better to choose a frame with corrosion-resistant steel.
Review of the best garden wheelbarrow manufacturers
Bison
This manufacturer offers wheelbarrows with a high carrying capacity - from 180 to 240 kg. Most of the models are equipped with one wheel. The volume of the car body is 90-110 liters. All structures are made of galvanized steel and solid bent steel pipes. There is a model with a pneumatic rubber wheel and several types of tools with a polyurethane wheel.
Vinco
The assortment of the digging includes 6 models. Three of them are one-wheeled and the same two-wheeled. All wheelbarrows are equipped with pneumatic rubber wheels with metal rims. The carts' frames are reinforced, so they are able to withstand additional loads. The body is made of powder coated steel. The capacity is 90-110 liters. All versions look the same, but the width and length of their body will be different.
Vinco
Palisad
The manufacturer "Palisad" offers trolleys with bodies made of galvanized steel. The carrying capacity of the models is in the range of 90-320 kg. You can choose both a one-wheeled car and a two-wheeled one. All versions ride on rubber tires with a camera hidden underneath. As for the capacity of the body, the most capacious is the 100-liter cart with a reinforced frame.
Helex
Garden trolley Helex is made of plastic. In total, there are two models in the company's list, and both wheelbarrows have wheels made of polyurethane. The body is plastic and the maximum carrying capacity is not more than 50 kg. The volume of the containers is also identical - 65 liters.Helex trolleys are ideal for light gardening work.
Helex trolleys
Tsunami
This company has more choice due to the presence of a four-wheeled model. All Tsunami cars are made of steel. Pneumatic wheels with chambers and steel discs. The smallest body volume is 65 liters, with the largest being 110 liters. Carrying capacities range from 120 to 300 kg. The four-wheel barrow is the heaviest because it weighs 17 kg.
Hammerlin
A foreign manufacturer with about nine models of garden wheelbarrows. The carrying capacity of such carts is high - from 200 to 250 kg. The body capacity ranges from 100 to 120 liters for bulk materials and from 75 to 100 liters for liquids. The maximum wheel diameter reaches 400 mm.
Hammerlin
Sibrtech
Russian manufacturer selling four models of garden wheelbarrows. The carrying capacity of the structures is in the range from 90 to 250 kg. The body volume ranges from 65-100 liters. The lightest wheelbarrow weighs only 6 kg and is equipped with one wheel. Galvanized steel is used as the body material. The frame is additionally powder coated.
Before choosing a garden wheelbarrow, you need to decide on the type of work for which it is bought, after which you will be able to choose the most optimal and convenient option.
