A wooden or metal trolley on four wheels, or a wheelbarrow is an irreplaceable thing in the country. It can transport not only crops, but also sand (stones) for construction work. You can make a wheelbarrow yourself or buy a good model from a specialist store.

Description of the four wheel garden cart

An ordinary trolley has a simple design.

Device and characteristics

The simplest car is structured as follows:

  • Rectangular or square wooden (metal) base, it can be solid or in the form of a lattice.
  • Four wheels are attached to the base.
  • On one side there is a handle that the user must hold on to during transport.
  • On the opposite side, a metal or wooden crossbar is fixed. It is needed so that the load does not fall from the wheelbarrow.

4 wheel garden trolley

Industrial trolleys are usually made of metal (stainless steel), homemade ones are most often made of wood.

Advantages and disadvantages

The 4-wheel garden trolley, or wheelbarrow, has many advantages. This is an indispensable "helper" for those who do not have a car or motorcycle. If it is not possible to buy it in a store, you can assemble a wheelbarrow with your own hands, from scrap materials. When assembling, you can use ready-made diagrams and drawings.

Among the main advantages are:

  • small size;
  • mobility;
  • inexpensive cost;
  • maneuverability and ease of management.

Among the disadvantages are frequent breakdowns and limited carrying capacity, as well as the fact that when using it, it is necessary to apply physical force.

The garden cart is mobile and easy to use

Roominess and carrying capacity

Garden four-wheeled carts are often used to transport timber when villagers harvest firewood for the winter. Inexperienced users often try to load the wheelbarrow as much as possible and make a big mistake.

The garden cart has limited capacity and capacity. They depend on the dimensions of the vehicle and on how well the car is made. Typically, data on roominess and lifting capacity are indicated in the instruction manual.

Important! On average, the garden cart is designed for a load of 70 - 130 liters, the load capacity is 65 - 120 kg.

If you overload such a cart, then the wheel supports may not support. In addition, it will not be easy to move it either.

Wheel lubrication

Features of operation and maintenance

Garden wheelbarrow

The four-wheeled garden wheelbarrow requires careful handling and strict adherence to the operating instructions. In the event of a breakdown of an industrial carriage, it is not easy to find the necessary spare parts (especially if the car is made abroad, and there are few brand stores of the manufacturer in Russia).

During operation, keep in mind the following:

  • you cannot put more load on the wheelbarrow than it can withstand;
  • wheels need to be lubricated periodically;
  • to protect against corrosion, it is advisable to cover the trolley with paint containing zinc;
  • In winter, store the wheelbarrow in a barn or garage, but not outdoors.

If you follow these rules, the device will last a long time.

How to assemble a wheelbarrow yourself

Before assembling a garden wheelbarrow, you need to find or prepare a suitable drawing.In this case, it will be much easier to collect it.

DIY wheelbarrow

In principle, it is enough to remember what elements such a garden cart is made of: 4 wheels, on them a base with sides, to which two handles are attached. Based on this simple design, it is easy to think about how to make a cart yourself.

A short instruction on how to make a wheelbarrow with your own hands looks like this:

  • make a frame;
  • weld wheels and a handle to it;
  • equip the frame with tires;
  • cover the product with an anti-corrosion coating.

The trolley frame can be made from old pipes.

Important! The higher quality materials are suitable for manufacturing, the longer the trolley can serve.

Recommendations for choosing a four-wheeled garden cart

It is best to buy a trolley with a swivel mechanism, as this model is considered the most mobile, maneuverable and easy to operate. Some foldable models may be sold disassembled; they require home assembly.

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When choosing a product in a store, you should consider:

  • dimensions;
  • spaciousness;
  • carrying capacity;
  • the opportunity to purchase spare parts for repairs in stores.

You should not choose the cheapest models, as they are often made from poor quality materials.

Attention! The cheapest models break down much more often. In addition, unscrupulous manufacturers often overestimate the characteristics.

Review of the best models of the four-wheel garden trolley

DIY garden wheelbarrow

Four-wheel garden trolleys are produced by many agricultural machinery manufacturers.

The best models are:

  • Bison - high carrying capacity;
  • Alco - compact dimensions;
  • Delta - inexpensive cost, easy handling;
  • Stroymash - high quality material, long service life.

The products of the "Grinda" company have also proven themselves well.

Before purchasing or making a wheelbarrow, you should decide what exactly it is for. Then it will be much easier to make the right choice.