Garden Wagon Durability, Capacity, and Flexibility Considerations

A popular way to store and transport gardening equipment is with a gardening wagon. This very sturdy, versatile, and durable material choice offers many benefits that are great for both gardeners and their equipment. Gardeners can get the items they need without worrying about them taking up precious space in their garages or basements. And when it comes time to move the garden-loaded wagon, it’s easy to take it with you-even if you don’t have a place for a permanent home to put it!

There are many types of garden wagons available, and there are even more styles that add a bit of extra flexibility to the storage and transportation needs of gardeners. Some people choose all-terrain wagons that are extremely lightweight and easy to maneuver. These are great for transporting tools, potting soil, and potted plants. They also are an excellent choice for small to mid-size gardens, since a lightweight garden wagon can easily be pulled along behind a moving vehicle, and then simply wheel it behind another moving object, such as a shopping cart. Many people even choose a garden tractor and combine their all-terrain wagon with an automatic sprinkler system for the ultimate in garden convenience.

But some people also choose to use a lightweight garden wagon that comes with a built-in work seat and work surface area for gardening. In order to use this type of all-terrain cart, you will need a larger back or a swing through frame, preferably made of heavy-duty steel. The seat is typically constructed of a hard plastic material, such as vinyl. (It is important not to choose a plastic work seat with a metal work surface, since this can become extremely heavy and scratchy over time.) The seat has side handles that are usually V-shaped to make it convenient to push, and the back of the seat has three lugs that attach to the frame securely.

These side handles are where you will put your hand and the gardening tools you will need, and you will want a deep set of handle bars so that you don’t slip on the handles while pulling the wagon behind you. At the very least, the sides of the wagon should have at least one tire and a flat tire. A well-built lawn tractor, air pump, and hoses will also be needed for this application, so make sure they are of the right dimensions and weight.

One final point: if you do decide to go with a folding cart, consider both its lifting capability and its durability. Garden wagons come in a variety of sizes, but most models are between ten and fifteen feet long. As a rule, the more weight you place on the rear wheels (the ones you will be pulling), the more durable the frame must be. Since a wagon is primarily a hitching machine and a work horse, its wheels should be as light as possible, even though you will find plenty of models with steel rims for heavier loads. However, these models usually come with very poor tread and grip (the grooves between the wheels tend to either be thin or not even there), so they can be pretty difficult to ride.

Finally, you’ll want to consider the durability, capacity, and flexibility of your new garden tool. Fortunately, this will be an area where you are able to make some choices. If you are going with a plastic model, you should note that they are typically only capable of storing limited amounts of material and they will become unusable if you attempt to haul much more than that. On the other hand, wood is generally strong and can be made into a variety of solid storage containers. Lastly, aluminum and PVC wagons offer the greatest versatility and durability, while being extremely lightweight and easy to repair when necessary.