A garden trolley is nothing more than a two-wheeled cart that you can pull behind you and with which you can easily transport many things. Such a garden cart is particularly practical in the busy months of spring and autumn - when, for example, potting soil and fertilizer bags have to be transported. Read our guide on what to look out for when buying a garden trolley.

A garden trolley makes a lot of gardening easier

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Kreher garden trolley HELPY with 60 liters usable volume, loadable up to max. 65 kg. Wheels on metal axle. In gray or green (grey)
31.89 EUR To the product
material plastic
capacity 60 liters
resilience maximum 65 kilograms
Furnishing 1 pull handle, 2 side handles, hook strip
Dimensions 60 x 53 x 87 centimeters
wheels 2 plastic wheels, metal axle

This particularly large and spacious garden trolley has a capacity of up to 60 liters and can transport a weight of up to 65 kilograms. It runs on two large plastic wheels and is moved by pulling. To do this, grasp the handle in the body, tilt the trolley slightly and then pull it behind you as you walk. Two side handles allow it to be carried over steps or other obstacles, for example. In addition, the garden trolley has an integrated hook strip on which you can attach gloves or hand tools within easy reach. The garden trolley is made of weatherproof and UV-resistant plastic according to the manufacturer's specifications and is cast from a mold. Amazon customers are very satisfied in their reviews, only complaining that the cart's own weight is too low and thus its lack of stability when empty.

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Keter Marisa 17182462 Garden Cart Green Capacity: 55 L
25.33 EUR To the product
material plastic (polypropylene)
capacity 55 liters
resilience k. A
Furnishing wide pull handle
Dimensions 60 x 54.5 x 89.5 centimeters
wheels 2 plastic wheels

The "Marisa" garden cart from the manufacturer Keter is comparable to the Kreher model, but with fewer equipment details. This garden trolley made of sturdy polypropylene can hold up to 55 liters. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not provide any information about how heavy the maximum load can be - after all, it makes a big difference in weight whether you want to transport 55 liters of autumn leaves or 55 liters of potting soil. Nevertheless, many customers on Amazon are very satisfied with this product and only complain about the fact that it quickly tips over when empty due to its low weight. The Keter Marisa garden cart is stackable, so you can store several of these models to save space.

our recommendation
Kreher garden trolley HELPY with 60 liters usable volume, loadable up to max. 65 kg. Wheels on metal axle. In Gray or Green (Green)
31.89 EUR To the product
material plastic
capacity 60 liters
resilience k. A
Furnishing detachable handle model, hook bar
Dimensions 60 x 50 x 87 centimeters
wheels 2 plastic wheels, metal axle

This garden trolley also comes from Kreher and has the same capacity as the model already presented. Here, however, the pull handle can be removed together with the hook strip, so that you can only use the bin if necessary. Thus, this product can be used multifunctionally not only as a garden trolley, but also for many other purposes. This is also shown by the numerous product comments from satisfied Amazon customers. They also describe the garden trolley as practical, stable and robust. There are numerous openings in the handle module, where you can attach not only small hand tools and garden gloves, but also larger garden tools. The large plastic wheels are mounted on a metal axle and, according to customer descriptions, run smoothly.

Purchase Criteria

purpose of use

You can use a garden trolley for various purposes: as a leaf collector in autumn, to transport soil or fertilizer sacks and garden tools, to collect rainwater and bring it to the desired place in the garden, for firewood and much more. Before you buy, think carefully about what you mainly want to do with the garden cart and what the model needs to be like in order to best serve its purpose. For example, it may be necessary for the trolley to have extra handles for carrying, for the wheels to be removable or for you to be able to attach various garden tools to it.

material

As a rule, garden trolleys are made of plastic, often polypropylene. This material is stable, robust and resistant to UV light and weather influences such as frost and heat. Nevertheless, it suffers over time and can become brittle, which is why you should keep the garden trolley as dry, dark and frost-free as possible when not in use. Plastic also has the advantage that it is very light. Make sure the material is as thick and strong as possible. Containers that are made of one piece and are therefore less at risk of cracking are very suitable.

size and capacity

Other important purchase criteria are the size and capacity of the container. The size of your garden trolley depends primarily on what you want to transport with it. If only a sack of potting soil and similar small items need to be brought to the bed with the help of the garden cart, a smaller model will certainly suffice. But if you want to use the device in autumn as a leaf collector or for collecting garden waste - for example cleared beds - you need a correspondingly large volume. But be careful: Very large garden trolleys often have an unfavorable center of gravity and tend to tip over.

resilience

Even more important than the question of capacity is that of resilience. After all, what good is a large garden trolley if you can't load it heavily when you need it? Materials such as wet leaves should also not be underestimated, as these can become very heavy with the corresponding volume. Not to mention if you want to use the trolley to transport firewood and other heavy things - such a model has to endure a lot so that it doesn't show signs of premature wear and tear.

transportability

There is no question: a garden trolley is used to transport many things. But sometimes such a device has to be transported somewhere. If this is your case, ask yourself before you buy whether the cart will fit in the trunk of your car. Speaking of saving space: Some models can also be stacked inside each other so that you can store several. This takes up significantly less space in the garden shed!

frequently asked Questions

How much does a garden trolley cost?

You pay around 30 EUR for a good quality garden trolley. We also recommend that you do not necessarily go for the cheapest product, as this is often made of poorer material, shows signs of wear quickly and you will therefore not enjoy it for long. In this case it is worth investing a few euros more.

Where can you buy garden trolleys?

You can get garden trolleys practically everywhere - whether in the online shop or in stationary specialist shops. The large hardware and garden stores such as Obi, Toom or Bauhaus always carry these carts, sometimes - usually in the spring or autumn for special offers - you can also get such a model from Aldi or Lidl. However, if you are looking for a specific garden trolley - for example in XXL or a specific brand - you will find it more quickly on the Internet.

What alternatives are there to the garden trolley?

In fact, instead of a garden trolley, you can also buy a classic handcart. This has four wheels instead of two, is therefore more stable and can often carry more weight. Another possible alternative is the good old wheelbarrow, which is now commercially available in numerous variants. However, both options - handcart and wheelbarrow - take up more space in the garden shed and are also less manoeuvrable than a garden trolley.

Are there also garden trolleys without plastic?

Most garden trolleys have a plastic container because this material is both light and strong. However, if you want to do without plastic, you can also buy models with a fabric bag instead of a fixed tub. These also have the advantage that they can be folded up when not in use. Another option would be to buy a tubular steel transport cart instead and equip it with a wooden or metal box.

equipment

3-in-1 shovel

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Golden Gark XXL, (3-in-1) rake, rake, shovel, leaf rake, multifunctional & ergonomic garden tool
EUR 39.95 To the product

With a 3-in-1 shovel - also known as a gark - you get three gardening tools in one. The multifunctional tool is a shovel, rake and rake at the same time and is perfect for removing leaves, lawn and garden clippings, fallen fruit and other tree fruits, weeds and much more. This product is now also available from well-known manufacturers such as Gardena.

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