wheelbarrow vs 4 wheel cart

[dancan]

It doesn't make the load heavy , center of gravity is low so it's quite stable , I'll use 1/2" or 3/4" square tubing for the next frame .
The cart makes sense after watching the vids , it's just another tool to add to the arsenal lol

 

[CaseyForrest]

It doesn't make the load heavy , center of gravity is low so it's quite stable , I'll use 1/2" or 3/4" square tubing for the next frame .
The cart makes sense after watching the vids , it's just another tool to add to the arsenal lol

I should have been more specific....

When pulling, it seems if the angle on the handle is to steep, you'll just be digging the front legs into the ground or it will require a fair bit of effort to balance it on the axle...

 

[sirbuildalot]

Check this monster out. At 335 lbs empty, I cant see why anyone would want the "pull it by hand" option

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200665118_200665118

 

[dancan]

I should have been more specific....

When pulling, it seems if the angle on the handle is to steep, you'll just be digging the front legs into the ground or it will require a fair bit of effort to balance it on the axle...

Now I understand what you mean but no digging and it's pretty effortless .

 

[dancan]

Check this monster out. At 335 lbs empty, I cant see why anyone would want the "pull it by hand" option

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200665118_200665118

That thing's huge , gonna need a tractor for that one lol

 

[Marshy]

Here's my setup. Two trips to the pile with both loaded like this and you're over a face cord.


And here is what I meant by the flimsy pins and collapsible sides. However, it does work well for the money. I haven't tried pulling it behind anything but it doesn't seem tippy.

 

[Del_]

For you guys that get tired of the cheap tires found on most wheel barrows I've switched to using road tires like found on boat trailers. I put on a pair a few months ago that are quite worn and put tubes in them. I'm careful though to not over air pressure the tires as the cheap wheels are not designed for the pressure. Load rating is 690lbs per tire. Be careful installing them as it's easy to bend these cheap wheels. The on road tires must weigh 4 times as much as the cheap wheel barrow tires.

I have two DR PowerWagon's that I've had now for over a decade. For powering up and down hills and getting large rounds out of back yards etc. in hilly areas this machine really shines. Engine braking going downhill works really well too.

I know it's hard to justify the expense but I'll guarantee you that if you use one many times you'll become a convert. I use ramps to roll large rounds up onto the Powerwagon and my dump trailer is the same height so it's an easy roll out at the street. Fits through all gates and does zero yard damage. I also have a Boxer mini skid loader and the power wagon goes to the job more often by a factor of three or so.

 

[aokpops]

Bring in the wood .

 

[Marshy]

That's what I'm talking about!

 

[rarefish383]

Back in the 60's the concrete guys used "Georgia Buggies" which were like the DR buggy on steroids. If I ever see a junker with no motor, at a sale, I'll grab it. With the cheap predator engines it would be an easy fix. I bought one of the TSC big plastic carts and liked the handle that allows towing or pushing. Used it to spread 15 yards of mulch in one day. Thought it was the cats meow. Then it tipped and bent the tongue/handle where it pivots, Now it's up side down over the gear box on my 6' bush hog, Joe.

 

[rarefish383]

This would work too, but I'm sure it's a little cost prohibitive, Joe.

 

[Kevin in Ohio]

I bought one of the carts like shown above and it didn't last too long. Granted, I wasn't easy on it but the hubs and wheels don't hold up along with most everything else. You can make your own pretty easy and for the cost, or less, of one of those carts you can get something that will last. People throwing away riding lawnmowers all the time so you can source a lot of the parts for next to nothing. I made mine narrow enough to go through doorways. For an outdoor pull cart you want a lot wider track as stated above for stability.

Maybe this will give some ideas.

http://imageevent.com/kevininohio/woodcart?n=0&z=2&c=4&x=0&m=24&w=0&p=0

Hasn't broke yet and has done all I asked.

 

[CaseyForrest]

Thats awesome!

 

[aokpops]

I really don't remember how old this wagon is. well over 10 years could be 20 . Got 2 wagons like this would like to have 4

 

[aokpops]

Use to burn 13 wagon loads a year with the smoke dragon . Last year I burnt 7 on track to do again this year . Done this since 1981 the mission form day one ,make this as easy as possible work smart .

 

[cskeller07]

I am looking for a good cart myself, I agree on the solid tires. More expensive but worth not having a flat or having to fill them up periodically

 

[muddstopper]

Find you a old rider mower and build one of these,

 

[cskeller07]

Haha just saw this today.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...KETCODE=&om_rid=AAY9dO&om_mid=_BYbP-sB9W8nMxy

 

[sirbuildalot]

I know its an older thread I started, but i did end up getting a 4 wheel cart.







The bed is 34"x52". Rated at 1400 lbs. Has removable sides and the hitch can be reversed so you can tow it with a small tractor or a 4 wheeler. So far I really like it. I can easily get 20-25 cu. ft. on it or about 2.5 times the amount of my old 2 wheel wheelbarrow.

Pulls nice, and isn't bad with my flat lawn.

 

[svk]

Find you a old rider mower and build one of these,

How are things Bill?