I have had a love hate relationship with my old wheelbarrow, it has take'n a beating, but now it's on its last legs.

I need something that can carry loads of rock, gravel, dirt, hay, etc. and last a while.

My property has varied terrain, nothing flat about it, and no tractor to pull, just me and maybe if I can train a goat to help, but I digress.

I'm looking at 2 basic styles.  Please give me your feedback and experiences, thanks ahead of time.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gorilla-Carts-6-cu-ft-Steel-Yard-Cart-Garden-Wagon-Heavy-Duty-Lawn-Trailer-w-lb-/172392288604?hash=item282361915c:g:DMMAAOSwImRYFgUF

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Strongway-Yard-Cart-49-1-4in-L-x-31in-W-400-lb-14-Cu-Ft-Capacity-/391257069632?hash=item5b18bd1840:g:Z~sAAOSwuTxV8ded

I use both types, I use them interchangeably,  I think the 2 wheeler is easier over bumpy terrain.  The wagon can be pulled with my lawn tractor.   I think both prices shown are high, I got my 2 wheeler at an estate sale for $25 and the wagon at Home depot or Lowes.

 I have had 2 metal wagons which both rusted out in 3 years, yes I leave them outside unprotected from the weather. So, I purchased the Tractor Supply 1400 pound capacity heavy duty dump cart which will last forever, still going strong, on sale will retail for $99, one of my best decisions.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Gorilla-Carts-6-cu-ft-Poly-Yard-Cart/1000065359


http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/groundwork-heavy-duty-dump-cart-1-400-lb-capacity?cm_vc=IOPDP1

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/groundwork-poly-garden-dump-cart-800-lb?cm_vc=IOPDP1

Looks like free shipping, unfortunately it ends today.

See my post :  http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/ot-look-what-santa-brought-me-8367063?pid=1294421535

I have all three of these.  The small one with bicycle wheels has it's place.  It folds up and stores easily.  Mine is aluminum:  http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200648733_200648733

If you get one of the fold up carts, get the connector that allows you to connect it to a yard mower.  The big cart is my pride and joy!  The wife likes the foldup cart because it's light weight.   Me?  I use them all.

It depends on what your primary tasks are.In my situation I have both a heavy duty wheelbarrow
and a couple of carts from these guy's;

http://www.harborfreight.com/lawn-garden/wheeled-carriers/mesh-deck-steel-wagon-62576.html

that I can stack under cover in winter.These carts are great because I can use them as a mobile growing
platform migrating #1's through shade,partial light,full sun.

For heavy duty,serious work it's hard to beat a wheelbarrow.Mine's 30 years old and I'm only now
about to replace it.

Danny,

"I think the 2 wheeler is easier over bumpy terrain."  That's what I was thinking too.  As far as the price, yeah I think they are too high as well, but my son says I say that about everything :)

Wayne,

Thanks for the links, I was wondering about that type (dumping poly) glad to know it works as advertised.

Dennis,

Yes, it was your post about how much you liked your 4 wheeler that got me thinking about them.  I was concerned about only being able to pull it.  I'm thinking your right I may need both.

Tyro,

I think you may be a little surprised at what a good heavy duty wheelbarrow costs these days...at least I was.

30 years, man, I wish I could find one that would last that long, then the price would be well worth it.

I use the Gorilla and it is great but it really does require some amount of level to where you use it or at least a gentle gradient... When I have used it on any slope and with it fully loaded, especially if with stuff that has a high center of gravity, it want to tip in the worst way possible....

I would go with the Gorilla, and put solid tires on it.

Are there any good ones out there with non inflatable tires? Plastic usually deteriorates in the sun.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2295793&KPID=2861943&cid=CAPLA:G:Shopping_-_Wheelbarrows/Yard_Carts_-_New&pla=pla_2861943&k_clickid=bbce5018-eb50-4c3b-aaac-760b34443a8c

Rubbermaid is my choice, Otherwise I use a contractors wheelbarrow.

I use a Rubbermaid wheelbarrow and it really takes the abuse. They have made a few different sizes over the years I think, so doublecheck the dimensions when you are ordering. After being around a lot of these for many years, I have never seen one disposed of. Seems like they just keep on going.

Another nice feature is that you can lean into the handlebar to push it, and with two wheels balance is never a problem. Recently upgraded to solid tires which came on new wheels.

Not a fan of the gorilla carts in terms of durability. Mine rusted and fell apart after about 2 seasons.

Thanks!  I had no idea that the plastic rubbermaid ones would last that long, that is why I originally avoided them, now I know better I'll reconsider them.

I have to go through a wet weather creek (more of a wash) to get to my barn and use my wheelbarrow daily carrying hay and feed and I need it to be stable, not dump over.  These two wheelers look the part.

As a landscape contractor I've got a tool for everything and they all serve a purpose. None of my tools are cheap because I want them to last. A basic wheelbarrow (6 cf) solid tire $125 Double wheel solid tire (10 cf) $260. My new pot moving cart solid tire. (10 3 gal or 3 15 gal) $500. You can get away with cheaper if you have a few tasks and don't use it that often, but as always, you get what you pay for.

Don, I own the 2nd one for 10 yr or so. I've had to replace 1 tire so far. I replace a tube with one of the thick Slime tubes.

The best thing I did for it when it was new was to have it sprayed inside and out with bedliner at a truck accessory shop. It just stayed in the barn last couple seasons. If you lived closer it would be yours. :)

I have a large poly dump trailer that pulls behind my riding lawn tractor. I like it very much.

I also have the Rubbermaid like the one Jon mentioned. It's what I use in tight places in and around the garden. I like it a lot.

Two years ago I bought a new tractor with a front loader. I use it a lot these days.

The only gripe that I have with the solid wheelbarrow tire that I have on a Jackson contractor wheelbarrow is that it takes a lot more effort to push heavy loads i.e. a full load of soil,firewood,rocks.The tire tends to not negotiate holes and rough terrain as easy as a tube tire.So if you have to move heavy stuff on rough terrain for long distances;the tube tire may be better suited.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Jackson-6-cu-ft-Steel-Wheelbarrow-M6KBUT12/206205928

I've been using a Groundworks 800lb capacity cart from Tractor Supply for a year to move my bee hives around.I got it on sale for $70 and it is easy to assemble and works ok,but a cart with larger diameter tires would be better over rough terrain.You have to be careful about turning the front axle on inclines to prevent tipping over the cart when hauling a load.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/groundwork-garden-utility-cart-800-lb-capacity

Just came back from Home Depot. They had a sale. I bought the steel model with solid tire for $30.