Fertilizer and planter bags, green waste and piles of leaves, logs or simply the new tree that should have a special place in the garden: lugging heavy things back and forth is part of the gardener's daily tasks. With a practical garden trolley, you can make this work easier and even save one way or the other. In this article we will tell you what characterizes a garden trolley and what you should pay attention to when buying one.
A garden cart can be used in many different ways
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Deuba handcart removable tarpaulin can be loaded up to 550kg handcart garden cart garden cart transport cart cart
94.95 EUR To the product| tilt function | no |
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| Maximum payload | 550kg |
| Maximum payload (with tipping function) | 550kg |
| truck bed | 102cm x 52cm x 41cm |
| material | Metal frame / plastic tarpaulin |
| particularities | removable tarpaulin, pneumatic tires |
Anyone who has to transport heavy, unwieldy loads such as firewood will benefit from this robust transport trolley from Deuba. The big advantage of this vehicle is its high load capacity - up to 550 kilograms, Amazon customers even report trouble-free loading of up to 600 kilograms - as well as the pneumatic tires with ball-bearing, stable steel rims, which allow maneuvering even on uneven and muddy terrain allow. Thanks to the plug-in system, the side parts can be removed so that larger loads can also be moved if necessary. The insert film can be removed. The garden trolley has a swivel axle steering.
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Güde workshop trolley for the garden GGW 300
139.00 EUR To the product| tilt function | Yes |
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| Maximum payload | 300kg |
| Maximum payload (with tipping function) | 200kg |
| truck bed | 106cm x 60cm x 26cm |
| material | metal / plastic tub |
| particularities | Pneumatic tires, hitch for lawn tractor |
The large, sturdy plastic tray is 27 centimeters high and can easily accommodate heavy, bulky goods weighing up to 300 kilograms. Amazon users are enthusiastic about this garden trolley in their reviews, saying that it is super robust and very smooth-running thanks to the ball-bearing pneumatic tires. Only the assembly is described as problematic. However, once the assembly has been completed, nothing stands in the way of extensive use. The trailer hitch with which this model can be attached to the lawn tractor is also practical. This means that you don't even have to pull it yourself on longer journeys, you can let it pull comfortably. Since the question came up more and more with customers: However, the transport trolley is not suitable as a bicycle trailer.
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Fuxtec Kippwagen FX-KW2175 up to a maximum of 300kg payload - max 150 kg with tilted function, transport trolley with closed loading area ideal as a garden cart for your devices, including large air wheels
To the product| tilt function | Yes |
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| Maximum payload | 300kg |
| Maximum payload (with tipping function) | 150kg |
| truck bed | 85cm long x 46.5cm wide |
| material | Metal, plastic |
| particularities | pneumatic tires |
This garden trolley from Fuxtec is inexpensive and can be used not only in the garden, but also on private construction sites or for shopping. The practical and stable vehicle carries up to 300 kilograms, which you can also attach to the bike using a trailer hitch that can be purchased separately. As with other transport trolleys, Amazon users also complain about the complicated structure and the inadequate assembly instructions for this model. However, the unanimous opinion was that with another helping hand, the right tool (including a Phillips screwdriver, size 12 and size 13 wrenches), this project could be accomplished.
Purchase Criteria
Purpose and type of garden trolley
Before you buy a garden or handcart, you should first think about what you want to transport with this vehicle and on which surface the car usually drives. There are different types of garden trolleys that can score with special advantages:
- with fixed transport tray: stable, mostly with tilting function
- foldable: practical, can be folded up to save space when not in use
- with removable side panels: well suited for large and bulky items to be transported
- small with seat: for back-friendly work in the garden, with storage space for small garden tools
material
Because a garden cart will be subjected to heavy loads, it must be made of strong and robust materials. For this reason, the frame is usually made of steel, while the transport tray or (in the case of foldable or pluggable models) the tarpaulin is made of plastic such as polypropylene. In all models, the walls should be tight enough to allow you to transport sand or liquids if necessary. Make sure that the pull rod has a practical handle that is ideally padded - then there are fewer blisters on your hands.
Maximum payload
Depending on the material and processing, such a garden trolley can carry between approx. 300 and up to 550 kilograms. It is therefore stable enough to handle firewood as well as potting soil or bricks. But be careful with models with a tilting function: The loading limit is lower here, otherwise the tub can no longer be tilted safely.
Tilting function and other special features
The tipping function is a practical thing, because you no longer have to shovel sand or earth out of the garden cart, for example, but can simply tip the material out. Make sure that the device can be locked when not in use so that it does not accidentally come loose. Other useful extras are, for example, trailer devices with which the car can be attached to the lawn tractor or a bicycle. Sometimes these are already included, with other models you can order them additionally.
truck bed
Also important parameters for a purchase decision are the dimensions of the loading area and the capacity. The former is information about what bulky goods you can transport, while some garden carts have removable side panels and the loading area can thus be increased. The capacity given in litres, on the other hand, gives you information about how much bulk material (sand, soil, lime, fertilizer, green waste, etc.) fits in. The maximum payload alone does not provide any indication of what you can transport with this garden trolley - and whether it can therefore be used for your purpose.
wheels and steering
As a rule, garden trolleys are offered with pneumatic tires, which has both advantages and disadvantages. A big advantage is the smooth running of these tires - and especially! - on uneven terrain. Hard rubber tires, on the other hand, are more suitable for flat, stony surfaces - and also offer significantly less suspension. A swivel axle steering ensures that the garden trolley can be moved in the desired direction. The only thing that is even more flexible is an Ackermann steering, which is also common in passenger cars.
frequently asked Questions
What is the difference between a garden cart and a handcart?
In northern Germany, the term "handcart" used to mean small, wooden handcarts that were used to transport children, among other things. Today, both terms are basically used synonymously, after all there are garden and transport trolleys in all imaginable sizes and shapes - and some of them can even be used to transport the offspring on excursions. A typical garden cart, however, consists of a metal frame with a plastic tub and often has a tilting function - a handcart does not have this.
What specific advantages does the garden trolley have over a wheelbarrow?
“Why buy a garden cart when you have a wheelbarrow at home?” you may be asking. In fact, the garden trolley has a big advantage over the wheelbarrow: you can use it to move very heavy loads without having to strain your back. Lifting and pushing the wheelbarrow, on the other hand, demands the back muscles and can also overstrain them, and a lot more material fits into a garden cart - this saves you a lot of extra trips.
Which well-known manufacturers produce garden trolleys?
Well-known garden trolley manufacturers include Güde, a brand of the Ülzen-based company Heuer GmbH. Deuba is also a German branded product, the company is based in Merzig, Saarland. Trutzholm, on the other hand, has been in the business of high-quality products for construction and gardening for over 100 years. Another manufacturer who is not unknown to gardeners is Fuxtec.
Where can I get spare wheels or spare parts for my garden cart?
Pneumatic tires have the disadvantage that they can sometimes break. You can get spare wheels - and other spare parts - for branded products such as Güde either from Amazon or in the manufacturer's own online shop. With no-name products, on the other hand, it is difficult to buy later, which is why you should better rely on high-quality branded products.
Where can I find the building instructions for my garden cart?
As a rule, a suitable assembly manual is included with the package. Sometimes this can also be lost or forgotten. For Güde garden trolleys you will find the right instructions on the company website, you can ask other manufacturers by e-mail and they will then send them to you.
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Wheeled seat for gardening
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UPP garden trolley roll seat up to 130 kg with shelf for small garden tools Seat height 33 cm | Gentle on the knees and back when working in the garden or car care and much more.
29.99 EUR To the productGardening is difficult for some people, especially when their back hurts from bending down all the time. A practical rolling seat like this also offers you a practical working height in the garden bed, without you having to be in an unhealthy stooped position all the time.