Wheelbarrow advice wanted

[ElysianWort]

Here's the bottom line Peter:
Get one with solid tires. No air, no tube. The rims are the first thing to rust out then presenting the problem of new tires/ tubes.

The plastic ones don't do well after being left in the sun a lot.

The metal ones don't do well with being left in the rain a lot.

I don't think the 2 and 3 wheel configuration make it any easier for me but that will vary from person to person.

Solid tire first.

[MarkP]

The single-wheeled versions are not as popular as they are by accident. They don't get tipped when rolling over uneven ground so if you have the strength they are the best in that regard. Otherwise yes the two wheeled version is great.

[1voyager1]

I've only read the OP.
Don't know what else has been said.

I bought a metal WB when we first moved here.
Within 2 years it had begun to rust through.
Replaced it with a poly tub version And haven't looked back.

One thing noted:
You see a lot of poly WBs on CL with cracked and broken tubs.
Don't throw heavy things like large lava rocks into them, especially when cold.
Set heavy things gently into them.

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

You see a lot of poly WBs on CL with cracked and broken tubs.

Cut out a thin sheet of plywood to place on the bottom when you’re tossing rocks, blocks, and chunks? Mine has lasted over 20 years, but I don’t often throw heavy objects into it, I usually set them in.

[1voyager1]

The ones I've seen on CL have had long cracks down the sides of the tubs, not in the bottoms.
But, that is not a bad idea to protect the bottom.

[Chas]

Not sure what made me think of this, but I thought I'd give an update on my wheelbarrow.

Very satisfied. Did a lot of hauling of rocks and cinder, almost always overloaded. Works great for picking up huge rocks that are too heavy to lift. You just tilt it forward till it stands up, then roll the rock into it. Stick you foot on it and push down on the handle and it rolls right into the center. Take it where you need it to go and it rolls right out. I love it.

Here's the link if anyone is interested.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rubbermaid-C.../100344354

[eightfingers2.0]

I had one for four years then the wheels fell apart. The spokes are the weak link, they break easily.
I really liked it too for the reasons you mentioned. It just didn’t like rocks!

[oink]

The last one I bought was a plastic tub (Poly?) from either Home Depot or Lowes. I went plastic due to the metal ones rusting. The plastic one didn't fare any better. They obviously aren't UV protected very well as it got brittle and cracked as quickly as the metal ones rusted out. I wasn't good about putting it under cover out of the sun so if you're good about that you may have much better results..

[Crybaby]

This is in response to common problem of rusting steel. My Dutch neighbor said he coats every steel part with Bondo Fiberglass resin (two part epoxy) as soon as he buys it. Wheelbarrow tire hubs, handles, Simpson ties, even tools. It is clear and saves even "galvanized" from salt rust. An auto body guy told me about POR15 -only comes in black at $55. a quart, but it stops rust that has already attacked. Hard to find, available at Auto parts next to B of H in Hilo. The only steel tool that hasn't rusted through on me is a crow bar and O-O bar!

[Rob Tucker]

I've had hot dip galvanized steel out in the weather for twenty years or so with no rust.