Garden Utility Cart Types

Garden utility carts are a great asset for gardens and lawns. They can help with yard maintenance by moving soil, sand, rocks and other items from one area to another. A garden utility cart can also be used for moving heavier items, like sticks, barrels, or flower pots, from one area to another. You might have a small yard garden or an elaborate large garden with many different plants and flowers. Either way, a garden utility cart can help you keep your garden clear of clutter and make it much easier to maintain your gardens.

There are four main types of garden utility carts; flatbeds, square beds, rollable dump seats, and folding carts. Each of these types has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. The type of garden cart wagon you select depends on your particular needs for your yard and is a personal preference. If you live in an area where it snows or if you have a tendency to move things in your yard quite often, a flat bed or square bed garden utility cart is probably a good choice for you.

Flatbed garden utility carts are designed with a raised bottom part that is slanted towards the front so that the weight sits over the wheels and is supported by the frame. This makes it easy to move by hand and provides a strong base for heavier items. Some models offer extra support along the edges where the weight is not concentrated on the wheels, for added stability. These models may also have a fold-up back to accommodate the gardener who likes to use their back for gardening. Most models have a small basket on the front that can be used to store soil and other smaller tools while the wheel is being used. Most models have a seat that swivels around for easier access to the gardener.

Square utility carts are similar to the flat version, except that it has a center “poles” that are not for holding the load. Instead, the “poles” are for supporting the back of the gardener. A larger center piece can be used for stowing other gardening tools or other things the gardener may need to carry. However, since the back of the “square” is free, it can be used as a canvas to hang baskets, trolleys, or other things that can easily be carried to another location without adding weight to the load. The “poles” on a square utility cart are typically made of welded steel for durability.

The last option available is the stackable dumper cart. Stackable garden carts are designed with an expandable pole or dumper plate. Each piece of the dumper plate is attached to metal frames that extend high above the ground and support the weight of the items being transported. This type of cart is very handy and convenient, especially for light loads such as small bags of soil, fertilizers, etc. The only drawback to this type of cart is that the poles can become weak if the soil is too thick.

Each of the types of garden utility carts offer an alternative to the flat utility cart. The most cost-effective option is often the tractor wagon. The tractor, often referred to as a skid steer or ball handler, is simply a large and strong wagon with a track that is tied directly to the back of the wagon. The skid steer is tied into the utility cart via a set of straps that go across the back of the wagon. These type of wagons have strong sides to prevent damage to the passenger and the items being transported.