A wheelbarrow or a garden cart with a tipping function - also known as a tipping cart - is useful in the garden. Such a vehicle, whether on one, two or four wheels, allows heavy bulk goods or general cargo to be transported easily. For example, you can move heavy sacks of potting soil, autumn leaves, prunings, firewood or even stones from one place to another without any major physical effort. In this little guide, we will introduce you to useful tipping carts and tell you what to look out for when buying one.
A tipping cart makes housework and gardening much easier
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Black transport equipment tipping truck with sheet steel tub, galvanized Two-wheeled hand transport equipment truck, 207 x 79 x 85 cm
490.00 EUR To the product| Dimensions | 207 x 79 x 85 centimeters |
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| Weight | 62 kilograms |
| material | Galvanized steel |
| tires | 2, solid rubber |
| filling capacity | 450 liters |
| payload | 500 kilograms |
This tipping truck from the manufacturer Schwarz Transportgeräte is predestined for working with large-volume bulk goods. The solid chassis made of galvanized tubular steel and the large trough made of galvanized sheet steel carry material weighing up to 500 kilograms. Powerful torsion suspension allows for easy unloading by allowing you to tip the cart pan out while pushing. The front dumping edge does not touch down due to the high ground clearance of the device. In addition, there are additional reinforcements in the pouring edge area of the tub, which ensure more robustness. This keeps the dump truck stable for longer and you can use it for a long time.
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Schwarz Transportgeräte Hand transport equipment, Kippkarre Westfalen two-wheeled cart, air rubber 400 x 100 mm, ral 6000 patina green, 167 x 79 x 95.5 cm, 1022241, galvanized
575.00 EUR To the product| Dimensions | 167 x 79 x 9.5 centimeters |
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| Weight | 41.5 kilograms |
| material | Steel frame, plastic tub |
| tires | 2 pneumatic tires |
| filling capacity | 350 liters |
| payload | 300 kilograms |
This tipping cart with a plastic trough, which is also manufactured by Schwarz Transportgeräte, was specially developed for universal use in the yard and garden. The stable tub is made of thermoplastic, robust polyethylene resin, which is frost, impact and scratch resistant. The plastic tub has a capacity of up to 350 liters, which should weigh a maximum of 300 kilograms. It rests on a solid chassis made of galvanized steel and can be easily emptied using a practical tipping mechanism. To move the tub back to the horizontal, all you have to do is gently pull on the mechanism. The tipping cart runs easily on two pneumatic wheels.
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Deuba garden cart 300 kg plastic tilting function steering axle transport trolley handcart dump truck tipping truck
89.95 EUR To the product| Dimensions | 103.5 x 51 x 92.5 centimeters |
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| Weight | 17 kilograms |
| material | Steel frame, plastic tub |
| tires | 2 pneumatic tires |
| filling capacity | 75 liters |
| payload | 300 kilograms |
This four-wheeled tipper from Deuba is ideal for a variety of uses in the garden. It is advertised as an alternative to conventional wheelbarrows and is very popular on Amazon. Several thousand mostly positive reviews show that the tipping cart is often used to transport numerous materials and objects in the garden. The four air-filled rubber wheels ensure that the vehicle is particularly stable, which can also be easily maneuvered using the steering axle. The tub can carry a weight of up to 300 kilograms, but you can only dump up to 150 kilograms.
Purchase Criteria
Possible uses and intended use
Tipping carts are often used in the house and garden when heavy loads have to be transported from one place to another on a regular basis. This is the case, for example, in the context of animal husbandry - such as horses, cattle, etc. - when stable manure and / or feed have to be brought in or taken away. But these vehicles also do a good job on (private) construction sites and in the garden.
payload
A very important purchase criterion for a tipper truck is the maximum possible load capacity, which should not be exceeded during loading - otherwise you will not be able to enjoy your new transport vehicle for very long. So before you buy, think carefully about what you want to transport with the cart and how heavy these goods are. Then select the right model, whereby there are universal tipping carts with a rather low load capacity and models that are very difficult to load. The latter are particularly suitable for use on construction sites.
capacity
Not only the load, but also the capacity of the transport tub is a relevant criterion for (or against) buying a specific dump truck. Since these transport vehicles are mainly used for so-called bulk goods and their quantities are often given in volume, a corresponding indication is helpful. However, the most important criterion for loading the cart is always the maximum possible load capacity, not the volume.
wheels and tires
Dump trucks can look very different. Many of these models are reminiscent of slightly larger wheelbarrows with a tiltable loading area. Like these, they have one or, for greater stability, two wheels. Some tipping carts even have four wheels, such as the Deuba tipping garden cart presented here. For easier transport, the wheels - regardless of whether they are one, two or four - should be as large and air-filled as possible.
measurements and weight
The size of the tipper truck essentially depends on its maximum load capacity and the volume of its transport tub. The more the vehicle can hold, the bigger it is. With regard to the weight, you should note that you must add the weight of the cart to the weight of the goods to be transported. So don't necessarily choose the heaviest cart - after all, you need to be able to move those weights. If necessary, opt for a motorized model that will make your work easier.
material
Since the dump truck is intended to carry heavy loads, it must be made of robust materials. The shoring should be made of sturdy tubular steel, which is best galvanized to protect against corrosion. The transport tray, on the other hand, can be made of metal (often sheet steel or aluminum) or plastic. Plastic has the advantage that it is lighter than metal. However, the material is often less robust or has a lower load capacity.
frequently asked Questions
What are dump carts?
A tipping cart is either a one- or two-wheeled wheelbarrow or a four-wheeled garden trolley whose loading area can be moved using the tipping function. This enables easy unloading of the transported goods, which are usually so-called bulk goods. To do this, set up the loading area using a mechanism and lower it again after unloading is complete.
Why do you need a dump truck?
Dump trucks are extremely practical when it comes to transporting and simplifying the unloading of bulk materials. Sand, earth, gravel, stones, compost, manure and much more can be loaded onto the wagon, transported from one place to another and finally unloaded at the destination using the tipping mechanism that can be triggered. This saves you strenuous physical work and time.
Are there also tipping carts with a motor?
Under the designations "battery wheelbarrow" or "electric wheelbarrow" you will also find motorized transport trolleys, which, depending on the manufacturer and model, can have one, two or four wheels. Many of these motorized garden carts also have a tipping function because they are primarily intended for transporting heavy or bulky goods.
Are there dump trucks in different sizes?
Tipping carts are available in very different sizes. In this context, "size" refers to the two characteristics of carrying capacity or load capacity and capacity. This means the load capacity of the transport tub, how many liters it can hold and how many kilograms of weight it can transport at most. Of course, the various trolley models also differ in terms of their dimensions.
How much does a dump truck cost?
For a high-quality tipper cart, you should budget from around 500 euros for a model with a plastic tub and from around 800 euros for one with a metal tub. Of course, you can also buy a copy for significantly less money, as there are cheap tipping carts from around 200 euros. However, the Amazon ratings for these models show that they leave a lot to be desired in terms of quality and workmanship.
Which manufacturers offer high-quality dump trucks?
You can get high-quality tipping carts for home, garden and yard from the German manufacturer Schwarz Transportgeräte GmbH from Ostwestfalen-Lippe. Deuba - a proven provider of garden and house supplies for 20 years - also offers practical, tipping garden trolleys.
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