Builder wheelbarrow recommendations

[flanagaj]

Anyone have a recommendation for a good bombproof wheelbarrow that might survive the beasting of a self build project?

[JohnMo]

7 minutes ago, flanagaj said:

Anyone have a recommendation for a good bombproof wheelbarrow that might survive the beasting of a self build project?

Go to the builders merchants and whichever they have most of, that is possibly the one you need. Get a small tin of 3 in 1 oil to lube the wheel bearing they sweek often. Beware the only thing stolen on our site was wheel barrows (X2), so don't go wild.

[Redoctober]

Try and get a "puncture proof" one - may save you a lot of hassle in the long run.

[ToughButterCup]

40 minutes ago, flanagaj said:

Anyone have a recommendation for a good bombproof wheelbarrow that might survive the beasting of a self build project?

 

Yes. Any one - any one at all will do.

Provided you never ever lend it to anyone else

 

You've hit a raw spot - can you tell? 

[Alan Ambrose]

>>> the only thing stolen on our site was wheel barrows (X2)

 

that reminds me of an old joke...

 

https://jokesfunnystories.quora.com/What-was-a-loophole-that-you-found-and-exploited-the-hell-out-of-356

 

[JohnMo]

14 minutes ago, Alan Ambrose said:

>>> the only thing stolen on our site was wheel barrows (X2)

 

that reminds me of an old joke...

 

https://jokesfunnystories.quora.com/What-was-a-loophole-that-you-found-and-exploited-the-hell-out-of-356

 

Good one

[Bonner]

Galvanised one from Wickes, has been surprisingly tough for the price. Don’t go overboard, expect it to be destroyed or nicked!

[Roundtuit]

I lost a wheelbarrow too.  Didn't realise it was a 'thing' until now.  Keep an eye on Facebook market place for cheap 'disposable' wheelbarrows and use them to destruction; even when they're proper knackered you can often still salvage a spare wheel.  Alternatively, save yourself the hassle and get whatever your local BM sells the most of, x2 (one barrow is never enough 😉)

[garrymartin]

Prior to this thread (and therefore prior to considering how I would make sure it wouldn't be stolen) I had the Belle Warrior 100L with 4-Ply Tyre (02204) @ £180ish incl VAT on my list of purchases if we ever get planning permission... It seems to be one of the most highly regarded.

[Blooda]

Belle Warrior is the bees knees, but is highly nickable - being Orange does not help. 

We managed with a heavy duty welded barrow that I had for ages, and also a barrow that the brickie's brought with them and left as it was in such a bad state. 

We also had a folding sack truck from costco. 

 

Toolmaster Folding 159kg/350lb Capacity Hand Truck | Cost... (costco.co.uk)

 

But should have had one of these:-

 

Cosco 3 in 1 Aluminium 992lb / 450kg Capacity Hand Truck ... (costco.co.uk)

 

Do not under estimate how many times you will move stuff around on a self build.

 

 

[LSB]

we bought one from Travis Perkins, solid wheel so no punctures.  It was about £40 (with trade discount) and has been brilliant and very hard wearing.  We do use an old one through for the mortar