Ferdinand Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I am looking for a smallish wheelbarrow suitable for my mum (81, 5'2", uses walking stick) to use around the garden. Does anyone have any experience of models they would recommend? I get nobbled for any heavy or prickly jobs, so it is mainly for moving eg plants and pots and clippings around - that kind of thing. (Yes, I know at all the older - undefined - people on buildhub could construct a lighthouse on Rockall in a morning using a Mirror Dinghy and Medium Density Breezeblocks, but there does come a time when we become a little less Incredible-Hulk-like). Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 My gran had one of these but it might be a bit too small: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-78643-Expert-Garden-Caddy/dp/B01DSWJ2CS/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1503643151&sr=8-8&keywords=Small+wheelbarrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 There are electric ones about, like this: http://www.big-wheelbarrows.co.uk/3-sherpa-electric-wheelbarrow.htm That's a pretty big one, but I'm sure I've seen some smaller ones, I just cant seem to find the links at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Make one! http://buggies.builtforfun.co.uk/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Look for one with a ball, not a tyre. Ask that Dyson fella to knock you one up, failing that ask @Onoff, but that may only be of any good if she lives to 102 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 As per title really, best way to move them I find: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 How about a two wheeled barrow, my dad used to have a problem balancing the barrow when he got older? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Would she be better with some kind of cart? Takes all the lifting out of it just need to drag it around. Only advantage of a wheelbarrow really is being able to tip. Or you could get a tipping cart ( not that I can see it being any good at tipping) e.g VonHaus 75L Garden Tipping Cart Dump Truck Wheelbarrow Trolley https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DKTQLH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RsbOzb6FA1YHK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Construction Channel said: Would she be better with some kind of cart? Takes all the lifting out of it just need to drag it around. Only advantage of a wheelbarrow really is being able to tip. Or you could get a tipping cart ( not that I can see it being any good at tipping) e.g VonHaus 75L Garden Tipping Cart Dump Truck Wheelbarrow Trolley https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DKTQLH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RsbOzb6FA1YHK Looks spot on, and it doesn't have to be filled full each time so maybe 25kg at a time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Well, I use a cart already and I'm sixty something. It's brilliant. It can take 100kg, has flop-down sides, and front or rear (depends how you look at it ) steering, just the ticket. If it was stolen I'd order another that day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, recoveringacademic said: Well, I use a cart already and I'm sixty something. It's brilliant. It can take 100kg, has flop-down sides, and front or rear (depends how you look at it ) steering, just the ticket. If it was stolen I'd order another that day You want to be bloody careful trying the wheelbarrow with your dodgy hips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 If I could find a sodding wheelbarrow with run-flat tyres, they are always going down on me. And that means I just buy a new wheelbarrow...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, recoveringacademic said: If I could find a sodding wheelbarrow with run-flat tyres, they are always going down on me. And that means I just buy a new wheelbarrow...... they do make them with solid tyres, but in this case you might get away with just filling it with foam https://www.manomano.co.uk/wheelbarrow-wheel-2152?model_id=1076407&referer_id=537135&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlf_MBRDUARIsAD8Gj8C-3UtdhbduF3SgKywNJJfEEe3x9hT0NiY9ND108dUWO1TTRbvHOfcaAnNTEALw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I've replaced mine with one of these: https://www.wheelforwheelbarrow.co.uk/ Not cheap at around £30, but worth it for the lack of hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Even cheaper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Maybe a powered wheel barrow with a seat ! Edited August 25, 2017 by Triassic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Check out Clip 3, I can see his Mum on one: http://buggies.builtforfun.co.uk/Carrier/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 8 hours ago, JSHarris said: I've replaced mine with one of these: https://www.wheelforwheelbarrow.co.uk/ Not cheap at around £30, but worth it for the lack of hassle. Ironically, £30 is exactly what it costs me for a new builders' barrow. The local BM do identical barrows in chrome, black and green at 3 different prices. Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 Thanks for the responses. We had a two wheeled one tears ago ... difficult at corners and in not quite straight lines. I do not think I will get an electric one through due to cost. One thing I have not mentioned is that an ideal loaded height would be 12 to 15 inches. Cheers for the comments so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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