ML
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
I have not had this for very long, however I have moved about 3.5 cubic yards (not feet, yards) of dirt with it in the short time I have had it so I think I have a good feel of its strengths and weaknesses.First, it is not a wheelbarrow and does not maneuver like one or dump like one, particularly the 2 wheeled types. It is also quite long, almost 6 feet if you stand it on its nose. The tarp (some call it canvas but if it is canvas it has a lot of plastic on it) rubbed against the wheel when I first started using it and I though that was going to be a problem, but as soon as I put something in it that problem went away. This thing (its not a cart and its not a barrow) can carry some significant weight, however most of that weight is levered on your hands so it mostly depends on how strong you are.I found that the handles were designed poorly that they curve downwards which makes hauling things difficult and more likely that your legs will hit the tarp. If the handles extended straight out and even curved to a more parallel direction that would be better than how they are. The further you grip back on the handles the more your wrists are at an uncomfortable angle and the more your arms are spread out. However, if you grip the handles where it is straight you will kick the tarp on every step.Lifting the thing to dump it out is difficult, in part because all of the weight (the wide part) is closest to you and you have to lift it above your shoulders to dump but also because of the tarp doesn't want to let go of its contents very well. I almost always dump it forward to get rid of 75% and then have to dump it to one side to get the rest or kick it out to get ride of the last bit of dirt.Maneuvering and turning this thing is like trying to make a Uturn with an 18wheeler. As I said it is just short of 6 feet long and if you include yourself it will be at least that. While you can sort of pivot it on the wheel it needs a lot of space to do that. I found that in my small yard I had to move forward and turn and shuffle back and turn and go forward and turn etc. The front bar is also located in such a way that it is only about 8 inches off the ground when holding the handles, so its not like you can raise the handles or tilt it to get more of a turn out of it or you will run the front bar into the ground. It however is not as tippy as a 1 wheel wheelbarrow again because all of the weight is on your hands and not high up. Also, as I am sure many people have said you are picking this up from ground level and not just below waist level like a normal barrow.Overall, would I do this again? I am not sure. I don't have a place to store a wheelbarrow but I sure do wish I had one. This thing has done its job, and I do have a place to store it. It will disassemble quite small with little effort. For leaves or other light things that take a lot of space this could be the ticket. For hauling something heavy it is a LOT of work. I found that I had to take a lot of smaller trips just because of how the weight was situated. I think if I was going to do this again, I would buy a 2 wheel wheelbarrow and then sell it when I was done. I am not sure this is really worth its cost. It does work, but boy is it a lot of effort to carry 100lbs of dirt at a time.
jim kvammen
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2024
The handles are to wideThe front bumper hits the ground on uneven terrain so I removed it. Not sure why it’s there.
Yellow Iron Lady
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021
I have little storage space so being able to hang this on the wall is a huge plus. It is also a very high quality product. However, there are some drawbacks. First, I am 5'7" and it is easy for me to wheel. My partner is 6'1" and he has trouble with the front bar (around the wheel) dragging on the ground, because he lifts the handles higher. Second, I keep comparing it to a sold, regular wheel barrow. It will do the same function, but it performs differently...dumps differently, steers somewhat differently. I'm sure I will get used to those differences. We had no problems with assembly as some people have mentioned.
Pumps74
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021
Good for moving mulch or leaves, but nothing heavier than that.
bugpig
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2019
i love this wheelbarrow. i LOVE this wheelbarrow. things i love about it:- takes up little space when you're not wheelbarrowing loads around and need to store it. unlike a standard non-collapsible wheelbarrow, i can easily put this one in my wimpy sedan and take advantage of opportunities to load up free materials in locations awkward to transport to vehicle. i can hang it from a wall when i want to put it away, i can put it in a bin, hell i could lay it on a shelf if i wanted to.- easy to move between loads - you can just fold it up and throw it over your shoulder and save some time.- barrow tarp body is definitely high quality and durable- love the carabiner over-strapping setup to 'close' and 'open' the barrow tarp body end; makes it easy to dump- bar at the wheel well makes it especially easy to dump by tipping against handles and lifting by the bar- better control over dumping due to tapered body shape & easy to drag via wheel bar- great quality wheel- metal materials are heavy duty but not heavy weight, easy to carry- price is still lower than most other wheelbarrows even though this guy does almost as good as all the rest - a 350lb load for the kind of person who needs an easy-store / easy to move wheelbarrow for non-permanent landscaping needs is just right honestlyonly thing i hate about it is that it made moving loads so darn convenient it started to make it even harder for me to resist ponying up for a little roto tiller hehe ;)
A. S.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017
We needed something to tote all of our stuff to the beach and the collapsible carts had terrible reviews. We stumbled across this and decided to try it. It's been great! Packed sand and grass is no problem. We were concerned loose beach sand would be bad but with a fully inflated tire it moves freely and easily right over the sand! No struggle! Collapses down nicely, but probably too large for someone with a car. We have an envoy so with the third row seating folded down it fits great with room to spare. We can load up a cooler, couple chairs, towels, tackle box, fishing rod, and a backpack. If you come across a curb you will need a little help. Just have someone pick up the front end by the black bar and you're good to go! Handle pading is soft and durable. Great buy!
Jay
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2010
Lawn, garden & yard work can be back breaking and strenuous. The Wheeleasy makes many tasks more efficient because you don't have to lift to load it, like a wheelbarrow. Once it is loaded, if you squat and lift with your legs (good industrial hygiene every blue collar worker knows), you can take this thing downtown with little effort.I used it to drag hogtied tarps full of live oak leaves onto, and then wheeled it considerable distance into the woods. Before the Wheeleasy, I dragged the tarps the whole distance or "cleaned and jerked" the tarp onto my back and walked it. It is much less effort to wheel it. I know I will find many other uses for it.It won't replace the wheelbarrow, but it sure is sweet when you need it. imo the design and quality are very good. Easy to assemble (for me anyway).