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a great wheelbarrow

Postby iahawkz4 » October 16th, 2011, 9:09 pm

I'm wondering what type of wheelbarrows everyone uses? I switched last year from the traditional, old school, 1 wheel wheelbarrow to a 2 wheel cart / wheelbarrow. The difference in ease of use is night and day!

With the old one much of the weight is supported by your arms and hauling large quantities of material became tiring, quickly. With the newer style the weight is supported over a solid axle on the 2 big tires. Moving this thing is almost effortless.

I moved 1/2 ton of compost today in just a few trips. With the old wheelbarrow it would have killed me!

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I can't believe I'm posting about a wheelbarrow but this thing makes life MUCH easier!
How about you guys, any favorite type of wheelbarrow?
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Re: a great wheelbarrow

Postby eriocaulon » October 16th, 2011, 9:47 pm

I bought a similar Jackson dual wheel wheel barrow from Lowes last year. Great addition! It is so stable with a bunch of stuff in it. I have mulch to move to the flower beds every year so the upgrade was well worth it. I think I've seen the one you've pictured at Samsclub. Looked pretty good and at a great price.
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Re: a great wheelbarrow

Postby Ohio2112 » October 16th, 2011, 9:57 pm

I bought a dually from Sams Club a couple years ago. It's one of the best tools I've ever purchased. It makes moving mulch, dirt, whatever, a breeze compared to a single wheel.

Going from a rusty metal tray and rotting wood handles to a poly tray with metal handles was a big plus.
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Re: a great wheelbarrow

Postby new to this » October 16th, 2011, 10:43 pm

used my wheelbarrow about 10x over the last 12yrs. yesterday i pulled it out to get 690# of Milorganite Dr Iron, and Scotts Natural to the shed, 15'from the shed my tire went flat. whatever one you get keep the tires inflated.
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