Why is Wheelbarrow Manufacturer Better?

(Watch the video at the bottom of this post.  This might just be the fastest wheelbarrow in the world!)

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Wheelbarrows!  Why so many options?  Why can’t it be simple?

One wheel?

Two wheels?

Plastic tub?   Metal tub?

Is a two wheeled garden cart better?

What about an electric wheelbarrow? (Read my review before going this route!)

You Can Get Paid for Growing and Selling Small Plants from Home.

Wheel Barrow Logic from Mike McGroarty.

Here’s my take on wheelbarrows, from a guy that has made his living for the better part of 40 years using wheelbarrows.

In my very opinionated, opinion there’s really only one brand of wheelbarrow on the market.  Jackson.  The Jackson wheelbarrow is by far the choice of contractors everywhere, and no, the Jackson Wheelbarrow company is not paying me for this endorsement.  It’s just that I’ve used and or owned them all and they’ve all disappointed me, all except the Jackson.

Many of the others are look-a likes that are poorly designed.

I’ll never buy a two wheel wheelbarrow and this is why.

1.  Can’t push it up a 2 by 12 ramp if I need to get into a bed, into the back of a truck, over a ditch etc.  When I am working I often use a 2 by 12 as a ramp to get up into a raised planting bed, or if I have to dump debris into the back of a trailer.  Being able to wheelbarrow up a ramp is a valuable attribute that only a single wheel wheelbarrow can do.

2.  Two wheels is just more resistance on the ground.  Pushing a wheelbarrow is difficult enough, I surely don’t want another ounce of resistance as I do so.

3.  Pushing a wheelbarrow is like flying a plane.  As soon as you add a second wheel you are no longer flying or gliding around the corners.  When you have two wheels you literally have to circle the wheelbarrow to make a turn.  Think about that.  You have to walk in a wide circle to make a turn.

4.  Over the years I’ve probably spread over 5,000 yards of mulch.  With one wheel you can squeeze between two shrubs and not touch either one of them.  You’ll never do that with a wheelbarrow that has two wheels.

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Plastic wheelbarrows are great for mulch, but they really, really stink for soil or sand.  When you pick up a heavy load in a plastic wheelbarrow the barrel will flex just a little bit and you will tweak your back as you try to catch the wheelbarrow from tipping.  I promise you this happens with all plastic wheelbarrows.  I’ve owned a few, hated them all.

Those really nice looking, rugged looking wheelbarrows with the big wide front tire?  I bought two of them.  Seriously a terrible mistake.  I should have bought two Jackson and I should have known better!

1.  They flex just as I described.

2.  That big fat tire cannot be inflated to the point of being hard.  Not matter what it’s still spongy which is like pushing a wheelbarrow uphill all day long.  When using a wheelbarrow the tire must be inflated to the point of being really hard, if it’s not, the resistance is increased dramatically.

3.  First time we used those fancy shmancy plastic wheelbarrows one of them broke!  We loaded it with topsoil, tried to move it and the handle snapped right off!  Brand new, $140 wheelbarrow.  It’s still laying on it’s side with a broken handle.  Unbelievable!

Update:  The handles on both of these plastic wheelbarrows broke so I replaced with the really good hardwood handles like they should have had in the first place.  Then the next time I used them the front lip of the plastic tub broke and snapped completely off.  This happened to both of them.  Needless to say I dislike these orange wheelbarrows more than ever.

Oh, and this video.  You should watch this video.

Is this the fastest wheelbarrow in the world?  I love blue-collar ingenuity!!  Take a look…

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North American Hardwood Wheelbarrow Handles

The wheelbarrow handles are made from North American hardwood. This is important, not only because they’re made in America, but also due to the difference in the growing season of the wood. North American hardwood has a shorter growing season and produces a ring every short summer. The closer the rings are, the denser the wood is, which results in a stronger wood. The sustainable hardwood Brentwood uses ensures efficient lifting, and we’ve added rubber grips for comfort.

Structural Steel Wheelbarrow Frame

The undercarriage, or frame of the wheelbarrow, was engineered to support the heaviest of loads. For that reason, we chose powder-coated structural steel, all of which comes from local suppliers in Pennsylvania. The frame’s design also makes it unique: its extra-wide stance adds stability and helps to prevent tip-overs and spills.We have incorporated bent front braces to provide superior bend resistance, as well, eliminating the need for additional support between the front braces or the need for side braces.

Additionally, the shin plate is positioned to be both shin and heel friendly. Other wheelbarrow designs often place the plate too low or add kickstands for support. These can easily get in the way when maneuvering the wheelbarrow on the job site and should not be necessary to support the load.

The steel nose piece was also designed very specifically since it handles a significant amount of pressure each time the wheelbarrow load is dumped or poured. When mounted on the sides, the repeated dumping motion can cause friction and allow the nose piece to swing/wobble. So, Brentwood’s nose piece is bolted through the top of the handles for better strength and stability.

Turf Wheelbarrow Tires

To complete the design and prevent heavy loads from weighing down the wheelbarrow, Brentwood offers a turf tire option. The turf tire is six inches wide and allows the wheelbarrow to move across any terrain with ease. It can be pushed over grass, rocks, concrete… you name it! The design of the tire makes it feel like it is “floating” over the ground.

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