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Saturday, June 9. 2018

Carts Vermont

For many purposes, I prefer these things to wheelbarrows - even to two-wheeled wheelbarrows. I have the smaller one.


Over the years, I have kept the wood waterproof because I store it outdoors. 


Because they have narrow tires, they are not suitable for loads of rocks or heavy loads of dirt, but great for most outdoor purposes.  At rural lodges etc. they are commonly used to bring luggage from boat docks, etc.


Carts Vermont 

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I love ours. We have the big one and I use it for so many things. We have rough pasture ground lawn and rocks, but it works perfectly for lugging long hoses, big barrels, etc.
#1 Apple Pie on 2018-06-09 14:40 (Reply)
Compare these carts (I had a similar product in heavy-duty plastic from Rubbermaid) with the idiotic design of the standard wheelbarrow, which forces you to wrestle to balance the thing above the single front wheel, and which puts the load between the wheel and you, rather than over the axle. Unless you need to wheel a load along a single plank, the choice is easy.
#2 Axel Kassel on 2018-06-09 16:58 (Reply)
My father's wheelbarrow was used to mix cement.
#2.1 Gringo on 2018-06-09 18:13 (Reply)
Not everyone understands what wheelbarrows are for, or how they're used properly, until they see an experienced construction crew using them with learned skills. They are not really good for weekenders. The single wheel is unbeatable for working rough sites with plank ramps but it takes practice and confidence.

Personally I find dump carts like this one the most useful for toting things, especially if you take care of the wheel bearings. If you have a lawn tractor, the handle converts to a tow hitch in about 2 seconds.

https://slickdeals.net/f/10092244-groundwork-1-400-lb-capacity-pro-series-poly-dump-cart-99-free-in-store-pickup-tractor-supply-ymmv
#2.2 Aggie on 2018-06-10 13:33 (Reply)
I use fiberboard atop a metal pull wagon to transport scythe lawn clippings to the back woods

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rhhardin/2373423331/
#3 rhhardin (Link) on 2018-06-10 06:13 (Reply)

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