With an electric wheelbarrow, you can do your gardening work faster and with less physical strain than with a conventional wheelbarrow. If you work in your green oasis every day, the battery-powered cart makes it easier for you to transport heavy goods and ensures that you are less exhausted afterwards. In our guide you will find out what to look out for when buying an electric wheelbarrow and which versions are very popular on Amazon.

Especially with heavy loads, an electric wheelbarrow is a great relief

Our recommendations

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ZIPPER ZI-EWB500LI electric wheelbarrow (Li-Ion battery) motor wheelbarrow ***NEW***
406.99 EUR To the product
battery type lithium ion
battery life until 8 a.m
speed up to 7 km/h
truck bed trough
carrying capacity up to 150 kg
battery included Yes

Due to the mostly positive reviews on Amazon and the good features, we have chosen the electric wheelbarrow from Zipper as the winner of the comparison. Unlike the runner-up in our analysis and many other models, the battery and charging cable are already included in the scope of delivery. The assembly should work solidly with the enclosed instructions. Several reviewers report using the Zipper wheelbarrow on sloping properties and are thoroughly impressed with the machine's performance. Criticism comes mainly from customers who bought this wheelbarrow via Amazon Marketplace or from another dealer.

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Greenworks battery wheelbarrow G40GC (Li-Ion 40V 4.2 km/h driving speed 2.4 km/h reverse speed 100kg max. load without battery and charger)
449.99 EUR To the product
battery type lithium ion
battery life until 1 h
speed up to 4.2 km/h
truck bed trough
carrying capacity up to 100 kg
battery included no

Many Amazon reviewers are completely convinced of the Greenworks cordless wheelbarrow. With its three wheels, the version is particularly stable. This should also be noticeable when gardening. It is also practical that the wheelbarrow has a reverse gear in addition to the forward gear. Assembly, quality and functions are described as solid to very good. Some customers are only a little disappointed by the relatively low speed. With this model, the battery and charger are not included in the price, but can be ordered separately.

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TECTOOL electric battery motor wheelbarrow Ask 500 up to 7km/h working speed and 150 liter capacity
306.11 EUR To the product
battery type lead
battery life until 8 a.m
speed up to 7 km/h
truck bed trough
carrying capacity up to 150 kg
battery included Yes

The cordless wheelbarrow from Tectool is our price-performance winner. Its characteristics largely correspond to those of the first place in our comparison - with the difference that this is a device with a lead-acid battery. However, since this is advertised as extremely durable, the gardener does not have to worry too much in terms of environmental protection. In most cases, buyers are positive.

Purchase Criteria

battery pack

In a way, the battery is the heart of an electric wheelbarrow. Therefore, you should pay close attention to this criterion when comparing different wheelbarrows.

Attention: The battery and charger are often not included with the wheelbarrow, so they have to be ordered separately.

Type: Most manufacturers equip their electric wheelbarrows with either a lithium-ion battery or a lead-acid battery. Lithium-ion batteries are the more modern, valuable and environmentally friendly variant. However, these batteries cost more and usually have a shorter run time. Lead-acid batteries are the cheaper alternative with longer running times, but are more harmful to the environment.

power: How much energy is in the battery of the electric wheelbarrow depends on two parameters: the voltage (specified in volts) and the battery capacity (specified in ampere hours). By multiplying the two values - V and Ah - together, you get the value that is decisive for battery performance, namely Watt-hours (Wh). Consider the following example: a 36V, 1Ah battery ultimately has exactly the same energy as an 18V, 2Ah battery. It always depends on BOTH values.

duration: Lithium-ion batteries have a running time of up to eight hours, depending on their performance. Up to ten hours are also possible with lead-acid batteries.

charging time: The charging time is the least important point. Nevertheless, you should briefly check how long it takes to fully "feed" the battery. It's usually four to five hours.

gear shift

The electric battery drive only becomes absolutely effective when it is translated into gears. Electric wheelbarrows are generally equipped with one or two forward gears and sometimes also a reverse gear.

speed

The speeds of the electric wheelbarrows are adapted to walking speeds. Accordingly, they reach forwards up to about 7 km/h and backwards up to about 3.5 km/h.

brakes

Make sure your chosen electric wheelbarrow is equipped with brakes. Only then do you always have the device under control. Depending on the specific structure of the wheelbarrow, a front and rear wheel brake and a parking brake are important. The latter allows you to fix the wheelbarrow and its load on a slope.

tips

With regard to the slope, a short note that you should not exceed the maximum incline angle specified by the manufacturer, otherwise the wheelbarrow could tip over - with serious consequences (extremely high risk of injury!).

truck bed

trough: A trough attachment or a trough is ideal if you want to transport loose material such as earth or sand. Depending on the size, the trough generally holds between 100 and 250 liters.

dumper: If you need more loading volume and want a tipping function, you should prefer a so-called "dumper". This has a capacity of up to 450 liters.

bunk: The platform is the perfect solution for all gardeners who want to transport rather bulky objects with the wheelbarrow and therefore prefer a flat loading surface. With such a flatbed, the device becomes a hybrid of a wheelbarrow and a sack truck.

Maximum carrying capacity

No matter which type of loading area you choose, you should check the maximum load capacity of the electric wheelbarrow. Models with a payload of around 70 kilograms are available, as are professional solutions that can carry up to 400 kilograms.

equipment

For some electric wheelbarrows there are optional accessories that can be purchased with which you can convert the device in no time at all - depending on what is currently being done in or around the garden. For example, an electric wheelbarrow with a snow plow and snow chain can be transformed into a practical winter helper.

frequently asked Questions

What is an electric wheelbarrow?

An electric wheelbarrow is a wheelbarrow that is powered by a battery. That is why it is also known as a cordless wheelbarrow. When searching for electric wheelbarrows, you will sometimes come across the term “dumper”.

Thanks to the electronic support, it is much easier for the gardener to push the wheelbarrow - especially when it is going uphill steeply or over particularly difficult terrain or when the load is extremely heavy.

How does an electric wheelbarrow work?

The electric wheelbarrow has a built-in motor that is powered by a battery. As soon as the gardener turns on his wheelbarrow, the wheelbarrow itself moves at a certain (relatively low) speed. The gardener only has to guide his cordless wheelbarrow using the handles.

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Which brands offer good electric wheelbarrows?

The best-known and most popular manufacturers of electric wheelbarrows include:

  • Bravo
  • Makita
  • zips
  • PowerPac Baumaschinen GmbH
  • Greenworks
  • Jansen
  • Ebinger

Where is the best place to buy an electric wheelbarrow?

Electric wheelbarrows are not that easy to find. However, you might be lucky in well-stocked hardware stores such as Globus or OBI. Amazon offers you the largest selection. On the marketplace there, you also benefit from the option of buying your preferred electric wheelbarrow used and thus saving money.

tips

Do you only need the electric wheelbarrow once and have little space for storage? Then it is worth renting the device from your trusted hardware store, if this is possible there. If you plan to use the battery-powered wheelbarrow regularly, the purchase definitely makes more sense.

How much does an electric wheelbarrow cost?

Due to the motorization, electric wheelbarrows are of course significantly more expensive than classic wheelbarrows without a battery drive. You can get cheap versions from around 300 euros - particularly high-quality models designed for professional use often cost around 1000 euros or more.

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Model 2022 - NEW STANDARD: With reverse gear incl. charge level indicator - POWERPAC ED120 - CORDLESS WHEELBARROW ELECTRIC WHEELBARROW WHEELBARROD DUMPER MOTOR WHEELBARROW
939.00 EUR To the product

Can I build an electric wheelbarrow myself?

Yes, you can build your electric wheelbarrow yourself with a suitable kit, the right tools and experience and skill in handicraft matters.

equipment

Secondary/spare battery

We recommend that you order a second battery with your electric wheelbarrow so that you can work more flexibly. Most manufacturers of cordless wheelbarrows offer suitable replacement batteries.

Note: It is not uncommon for you to have to buy the “first battery” separately.

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