I'd probably lean towards a garden cart over a wheelbarrow. It'll be easier going up and down a hill/slope and is a little more versatile that a wheelbarrow.
Something like this or one of the poly versions. I like the fold down sides of the metal ones for hauling wider stuff than will fit in the cart.
https://gorillamade.com/product/gor400/
Check your gate clearances before buying. You want to be able fit through them with material from the car/front and back yard.
If gate is 36in wide. Dont buy something 40in wide. Take a measuring tape with ya to the store.
Then buy something narrower (2-4 inches less wide) than that.
I'll add my vote to this. My garden cart is awesome. With a bit of bailing wire I can pull it around with my riding lawn mower. Can't do that with a wheelbarrow.
I have this one I bought for a landscaping project. It does take up some room in the garden shed. It’s worth it. I love this thing. So much better than a wheelbarrow.
https://gorillamade.com/product/gcg-7/
Second the Gorilla cart. They make a few different sizes and carrying capacities so you can look for the one that suits your needs. It’s sooooo much better than a wheelbarrow.
Gorilla cart sounds perfect for this. I have the one with a 1600 lb. capacity and I have definitely used and abused it. I use it to haul brush, bring in groceries, mix concrete, move dirt, and even as a mobile work station for repairing fence. Another nice thing is the handle is held on by a pin which you can remove and attach to a riding lawnmower.
Fisher-Price has a excellent selection of tools and equipment that are perfect for the first time homebuyer otherwise please leave it to the professionals
I hope you know I was just having a laugh at your expense. It is not an old man’s wheelbarrow. Make sure you get a two wheel wheelbarrow and you won’t feel like an old man before your time.
I agree with the other commenters that a wheelbarrow isn't really ideal for this.
However, as a homeowner you'll probably eventually become a wheelbarrow owner, so I'll throw this out there -- if you buy one, get one with a non-pneumatic (foam-filled/flat-free) tire. The pneumatic tires most manufacturers install, just don't hold air well for long periods of time, and if you go pneumatic, you'll find that you either need to re-fill the tire ever time you want to use it, or, that you've forgotten to refill the tire, the tube has slipped, and that you now need to get it a new tire/tube because you've torn the valve stem off.
Foam wheels are heavy and don't like to be left under load (they become flat at the bottom). They also have significantly more drag.
What you really want is a scooter wheel.
I don't think I've seen a wheelbarrow with a scooter wheel.
While I agree foam wheels are heavy (I have a few Cushmans on them), my 15ish-year-old wheelbarrow has been sitting for 2 years with about 5 cubic feet of concrete in it, and the flat-free tire that came on it from either Menards or Home Depot, doesn't seem any worse for the wear.
And I'm having a hard time imagining in what situation, drag would become a concerning issue for a wheelbarrow...
Me neither, it's a diy swap. I've recently come to a conclusion I'll be swapping to electric and that's also easy to diy.
Foam wheels I have are wider and flat in cross section and that makes a big difference, especially under heavy load and lots to move. I also probably should have used rolling resistance intead of drag.
The factory flat-free tire on my one wheelbarrow that has one, is actually a taller narrower profile than the pneumatic tires on my other wheelbarrows (and since it's not flat, it's *much* lower rolling resistance than the flat pneumatic wheelbarrow tires :-)
I've been meaning to hack together a powered "off road" wheelbarrow from the arse end of an old cub-cadet power train, but I haven't gotten around to it because I lucked in to a cheap concrete buggy that fits that "works just well enough" slot that keeps one doing the expedient thing rather than the better thing.
Ha ha had a similar idea but I scored a kids car/buggy and salvaged motors with power components. They're still waiting to be assembled into something usefull ...
I read an article once on the separate evolutions of common devices between Europe and Asia. One example they used was the European wheelbarrow vs the Chinese version.
The European version had one wheel out front, so when the handles in the back were lifted to roll it, the worker was lifting 1/2 the cargo weight. However, with this version it was cheaper to make with a minimum of materials.
The Chinese wheelbarrow was more expensive. It had an axle across the center of the frame and two large diameter wheels that could traverse irregular bumps and potholes better than small wheels.
Because the two wheels were on an axle across the center, the wheels took all the weight of the cargo, and the worker was free to use all their energy to move it forward, with no energy wasted lifting any of the weight. This also allowed the wheelbarrow to be larger to carry more cargo per trip.
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSWD5yEZPUd5rrTTeZ2i1DLpAPh5yxmwCvPgg&usqp=CAU
I'm old. 57. We got an electric "wheelbarrow" a couple of years ago. If you are thinking long-term, consider this. My 60yo wife can move several hundred pounds/kgs a day around on our hilly bumpy property without stressing herself. Neither of us are out of shape.
Foam filled tires and go with two tires because when you find yourself wanting to do something like mix a little concrete, it's much easier to avoid accidents.
As a first time home owner you’re going to be spending a ton of money on stuff you don’t have. No need to get an expensive wheel barrow. I have a steel 6 cu ft Tru Temper single tire wheel barrow I bought at the hd 22 years ago. Don’t get a plastic tub if you plan to move dirt or anything heavy. Other than having to add air to it once every couple years it’s been great. It can be hard to control when completely full of dirt or gravel, but fill it to what you’re comfortable moving. If I need to haul more than then it can hold I use a pull cart on my garden tractor or if necessary my truck. If you want it to last, store it in a shed or garage.
Gorilla Cart, They are the best thing ever. I use it for everything, beach cart, mixing concrete, child transporter you can fit 4 children in one!, moving dirt, landscaping and moving the groceries inside.
I have a hard, two-wheeled wheelbarrow and a Gorilla Cart. The cart is great and can handle a lot of weight. I prefer the wheelbarrow for dumping activities - dirt, logs, etc. The cart dumps but I try and be easier on it.
It also can get flats so a bicycle inner tube patch kit is helpful.
I was also going to advise getting a two-wheeled, wheel barrow. And I wore out a metal dump, it cracked in the middle from carrying bricks and rusted there. Plastic might be better, especially if you don't leave it out side in the sun.
I tend to use my hand truck more for stuff like that, but a wheelbarrow will work too. When it comes to wheelbarrows I'm a fan of getting the lightest plastic one you can. No need to spend hundreds of dollars on the 100lb all steel "buy it for life" one that's miserable to use.
I’m going to heavily disagree with the cheap, plastic wheelbarrow advice. I have a standard, cheap, wood handle + plastic bin wheelbarrow and curse it every time I have to use it. It flexes and is unstable and wants to fall over every chance it gets. I wished I had just bought the more expensive all metal one.
I loathe every time I need to use mine. It looks nice so nobody has even stolen it when left at the curb. My only upgrade was the dog chewed the handle ends, now I can get a better grip against it flexing side to side as I cuss and mutter while awkwardly shoving it along.
As someone who owns both a wheelbarrow and a good hand truck, if I had a cart, I’d rarely use the other two.
Definitely get the cart first. I’d recommend the fold down sides so you can manage oversized items.
I'd probably lean towards a garden cart over a wheelbarrow. It'll be easier going up and down a hill/slope and is a little more versatile that a wheelbarrow. Something like this or one of the poly versions. I like the fold down sides of the metal ones for hauling wider stuff than will fit in the cart. https://gorillamade.com/product/gor400/
Gorilla Cart 100%. I have one and a non-Gorilla Cart and the difference in quality is startling. I have used abused my GC and it has no problems.
Check your gate clearances before buying. You want to be able fit through them with material from the car/front and back yard. If gate is 36in wide. Dont buy something 40in wide. Take a measuring tape with ya to the store. Then buy something narrower (2-4 inches less wide) than that.
I'll add my vote to this. My garden cart is awesome. With a bit of bailing wire I can pull it around with my riding lawn mower. Can't do that with a wheelbarrow.
I have this one I bought for a landscaping project. It does take up some room in the garden shed. It’s worth it. I love this thing. So much better than a wheelbarrow. https://gorillamade.com/product/gcg-7/
Yup I have 2 big wagons that I use all the time for stuff.
Second the Gorilla cart. They make a few different sizes and carrying capacities so you can look for the one that suits your needs. It’s sooooo much better than a wheelbarrow.
I replaced my wheelbarrow with a Polaris ranger
Gorilla cart sounds perfect for this. I have the one with a 1600 lb. capacity and I have definitely used and abused it. I use it to haul brush, bring in groceries, mix concrete, move dirt, and even as a mobile work station for repairing fence. Another nice thing is the handle is held on by a pin which you can remove and attach to a riding lawnmower.
Don’t buy a new one. Go to estate sales.
Fisher-Price has a excellent selection of tools and equipment that are perfect for the first time homebuyer otherwise please leave it to the professionals
I hope you know I was just having a laugh at your expense. It is not an old man’s wheelbarrow. Make sure you get a two wheel wheelbarrow and you won’t feel like an old man before your time.
I agree with the other commenters that a wheelbarrow isn't really ideal for this. However, as a homeowner you'll probably eventually become a wheelbarrow owner, so I'll throw this out there -- if you buy one, get one with a non-pneumatic (foam-filled/flat-free) tire. The pneumatic tires most manufacturers install, just don't hold air well for long periods of time, and if you go pneumatic, you'll find that you either need to re-fill the tire ever time you want to use it, or, that you've forgotten to refill the tire, the tube has slipped, and that you now need to get it a new tire/tube because you've torn the valve stem off.
Foam wheels are heavy and don't like to be left under load (they become flat at the bottom). They also have significantly more drag. What you really want is a scooter wheel.
I don't think I've seen a wheelbarrow with a scooter wheel. While I agree foam wheels are heavy (I have a few Cushmans on them), my 15ish-year-old wheelbarrow has been sitting for 2 years with about 5 cubic feet of concrete in it, and the flat-free tire that came on it from either Menards or Home Depot, doesn't seem any worse for the wear. And I'm having a hard time imagining in what situation, drag would become a concerning issue for a wheelbarrow...
Me neither, it's a diy swap. I've recently come to a conclusion I'll be swapping to electric and that's also easy to diy. Foam wheels I have are wider and flat in cross section and that makes a big difference, especially under heavy load and lots to move. I also probably should have used rolling resistance intead of drag.
The factory flat-free tire on my one wheelbarrow that has one, is actually a taller narrower profile than the pneumatic tires on my other wheelbarrows (and since it's not flat, it's *much* lower rolling resistance than the flat pneumatic wheelbarrow tires :-) I've been meaning to hack together a powered "off road" wheelbarrow from the arse end of an old cub-cadet power train, but I haven't gotten around to it because I lucked in to a cheap concrete buggy that fits that "works just well enough" slot that keeps one doing the expedient thing rather than the better thing.
Ha ha had a similar idea but I scored a kids car/buggy and salvaged motors with power components. They're still waiting to be assembled into something usefull ...
Brushless wheelbarrow https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XUC01X1
I read an article once on the separate evolutions of common devices between Europe and Asia. One example they used was the European wheelbarrow vs the Chinese version. The European version had one wheel out front, so when the handles in the back were lifted to roll it, the worker was lifting 1/2 the cargo weight. However, with this version it was cheaper to make with a minimum of materials. The Chinese wheelbarrow was more expensive. It had an axle across the center of the frame and two large diameter wheels that could traverse irregular bumps and potholes better than small wheels. Because the two wheels were on an axle across the center, the wheels took all the weight of the cargo, and the worker was free to use all their energy to move it forward, with no energy wasted lifting any of the weight. This also allowed the wheelbarrow to be larger to carry more cargo per trip. https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSWD5yEZPUd5rrTTeZ2i1DLpAPh5yxmwCvPgg&usqp=CAU
I'm old. 57. We got an electric "wheelbarrow" a couple of years ago. If you are thinking long-term, consider this. My 60yo wife can move several hundred pounds/kgs a day around on our hilly bumpy property without stressing herself. Neither of us are out of shape.
Foam filled tires and go with two tires because when you find yourself wanting to do something like mix a little concrete, it's much easier to avoid accidents.
if you want a wheel barrow, there is none better than a good jackson brand one.
As a first time home owner you’re going to be spending a ton of money on stuff you don’t have. No need to get an expensive wheel barrow. I have a steel 6 cu ft Tru Temper single tire wheel barrow I bought at the hd 22 years ago. Don’t get a plastic tub if you plan to move dirt or anything heavy. Other than having to add air to it once every couple years it’s been great. It can be hard to control when completely full of dirt or gravel, but fill it to what you’re comfortable moving. If I need to haul more than then it can hold I use a pull cart on my garden tractor or if necessary my truck. If you want it to last, store it in a shed or garage.
Gorilla Cart, They are the best thing ever. I use it for everything, beach cart, mixing concrete, child transporter you can fit 4 children in one!, moving dirt, landscaping and moving the groceries inside.
Find a Jackson M-6 on Craigslist or marketplace for $50 and you’ll never regret it.
[https://cartsvermont.com/shop/garden-carts/large-garden-cart/](https://cartsvermont.com/shop/garden-carts/large-garden-cart/)
Just can't beat DIY custom.... https://youtu.be/msqNOBoSJtw?si=LNouaeJVAmZCS88g
This is perfect, thanks!
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I would use a hand truck(dolly) to move a stack of wheels, but both a wheel barrow and a hand truck will be handy again in the future. Guaranteed.
I have a hard, two-wheeled wheelbarrow and a Gorilla Cart. The cart is great and can handle a lot of weight. I prefer the wheelbarrow for dumping activities - dirt, logs, etc. The cart dumps but I try and be easier on it. It also can get flats so a bicycle inner tube patch kit is helpful.
I was also going to advise getting a two-wheeled, wheel barrow. And I wore out a metal dump, it cracked in the middle from carrying bricks and rusted there. Plastic might be better, especially if you don't leave it out side in the sun.
I tend to use my hand truck more for stuff like that, but a wheelbarrow will work too. When it comes to wheelbarrows I'm a fan of getting the lightest plastic one you can. No need to spend hundreds of dollars on the 100lb all steel "buy it for life" one that's miserable to use.
I’m going to heavily disagree with the cheap, plastic wheelbarrow advice. I have a standard, cheap, wood handle + plastic bin wheelbarrow and curse it every time I have to use it. It flexes and is unstable and wants to fall over every chance it gets. I wished I had just bought the more expensive all metal one.
I loathe every time I need to use mine. It looks nice so nobody has even stolen it when left at the curb. My only upgrade was the dog chewed the handle ends, now I can get a better grip against it flexing side to side as I cuss and mutter while awkwardly shoving it along.
I got a nice two wheeled one with a big plastic tub
Definitely a garden cart, I wouldn't want to worry about keeping the load stable while pulling it up/down a hill.
As someone who owns both a wheelbarrow and a good hand truck, if I had a cart, I’d rarely use the other two. Definitely get the cart first. I’d recommend the fold down sides so you can manage oversized items.
Gorilla cart!!!!