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Trolleys and trucks to move heavy garden items
Trolleys and trucks to help you move heavy garden items safely.
Handling heavy loads can leave you susceptible to injury. There are several things you can do to reduce the chances of harming yourself:
•Before you start trying to move heavy objects, check if they can be broken up into smaller loads and check for sharp edges.
•Wear sturdy boots with non-slip soles and gloves with good grips. Wear suitable clothing – your clothes should allow you to move freely without getting in the way.
•If you can, avoid lifts above your shoulders and below your knees because these put extra strain on your back.
•Don’t twist or turn sideways – keep your body squarely over your hips, and begin the move by using your leg muscles.
•Take regular breaks.
•If you’re using a barrow or trolley then do not overload it. Take special care on slopes.
Remember: Always lift with your legs and not your back. And never lift heavy items when you are alone in the garden, in case you fall or have an accident. If something is too heavy to lift, get help. Clear the path before you start if you are carrying something so you don’t trip or fall.
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Garden Cart
With an 80L (18gal) waste bag capacity, this wheeled garden cart is useful for holding all your garden clippings in as you work outside. It will save you time picking up prunings once you’ve finished. The height is adjustable from 55-82cm (22-32in).
Price £24.99
From Einhell UK
Heavy load rating ★Click on image to enlarge
Garden Leaf Cart
Ideal for collecting and clearing lightweight loads such as leaves and clippings, this garden cart has pockets and a wire tray to carry around hand tools as you work in the garden. It has tubular handles so it is comfortable for use over long periods of time.
Price £3.67
From Tesco
Heavy load rating ★★Click on image to enlarge
Handy Garden Trolley
Moving heavy items around the garden can be made easier with this trolley. Made from steel, with four, hinged drop-down sides and 25cm (10in) pneumatic tyres, the trolley can carry loads up to 200kg (31st). Height 60cm (24in), length 109cm (43in), width 50cm (20in).
Price £79.95
From Garden Oasis
Heavy load rating ★★★★★Click on image to enlarge
Foldaway Hand Truck
Great for moving pots, slabs, and other garden items, this lightweight hand truck will hold weights up to 60kg (9¼st). The soft grip handle can be customised at two heights for more comfortable handling. Folds down to 63cm (25in) by 39cm (15in) when collapsed.
Price £29.99
From Gardman
Heavy load rating ★★★Click on image to enlarge
Economy Sack Truck
This brightly-coloured sack truck is perfect for transporting small loads in your garden, such as bags of compost and heavy pots, and will help alleviate strain on your back. It will take a maximum load of 100kg (16st). Height 115cm (45in), width 46cm (18in), depth 38cm (15in).
Price £74.75
From Racking Plus
Heavy load rating ★★★Click on image to enlarge
Step Climbing Trolley
This multi-function trolley is designed for moving heavy and bulky objects over uneven areas. The three-wheeled design even allows the trolley to be manoeuvred up and down steps. Maximum loading capacity 150kg (24st). Height 130cm (51in), width 50cm (20in), depth 67cm (26in).
Price £49.99
From Crocus
Heavy load rating ★★★★
Botanico Jive Pot Mover
Bring a little colour to your garden with this flower-shaped pot mover. It makes it easier to move your plant containers around without injuring yourself or your pot! Made from powder-coated steel, it has three castors (one lockable) to ensure stability. Available in a choice of three colours. 30cm (12in).
Price £4.99
From Solus Garden & Leisure Ltd
Heavy load rating ★Click on image to enlarge
