Wheelbarrow: Sturdy Barrows for Barn, Yard and Pasture Work

Wheelbarrow: The Hardest Working Tool on the Farm

No machine runs as often as the wheelbarrow. It carries feed, muck, sand, tools and whatever else turns up that day. That means it has to be built to last. At Agrarzone you get compact barrows from 120 to 500 litres, large tub barrows with 200 litres, light aluminium barrows and all the matching spare parts.

Size, tub and axle

For barn work, 100 to 200 litres is the usual size. Anything above that gets unwieldy to push, unless you go for a barrow with a twin wheel axle that carries the weight better and tips less easily. That is exactly why the large tub barrow comes in both versions. If you do a lot of lifting, take a look at the Alustar: its aluminium tub saves noticeable weight at 450 litres volume and 500 kg load capacity. A lighter empty barrow means less effort on every single trip you make.

Wheels and wearing parts

The tyre decides how long a barrow stays ready for work. Puncture proof wheels in solid material cannot burst and need no air, which you will appreciate quickly on a yard with gravel and scraps of wire. Tubs are available separately too, so a barrow with a sound chassis can stay in service. On top of that there are vertical clamps and front panel flaps that let you carry bulky material more safely and lose nothing along the way. Keep a spare wheel on the shelf and a breakdown costs you minutes instead of a whole morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many litres do I need?
For the daily barn run, 100 to 150 litres is usually plenty. If you muck out regularly or shift sand, you are better off with 200 litres or more and you save yourself every second trip.

Plastic or aluminium?
Plastic costs less, shrugs off moisture and forgives the odd knock against the barn wall. Aluminium is lighter and holds its shape, which pays off above all with large volumes you have to lift often.

Can I replace just the tub?
Yes. Spare tubs are available separately for the common models. As long as the frame, axle and wheel are sound, that is the far cheaper repair and you avoid buying a whole new barrow.