Sack barrows

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ForgeCorvus
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Sack barrows

Post by ForgeCorvus »

A spin off from a 'getting started' thread and expanding the Lo-tech thread.

Sack barrows (and trolleys ) are really useful around the prep-stead especially if you're no longer an invulnerable 20-something.

So, whats good, bad and indifferent ?

Well, I've got one of these, its fine for lighter things (10kgs or so) and its OK if you're on fairly smooth and hard surfaces. But, because of the little wheels I can't use it in the garden and even a normal tarmac road is a bit too rough for it to roll easily
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What I'm looking to replace it with is something like this.... I like the 'Closed frame' rather then the twin handled type as I've tried to use one that had one bent handle and its horrible
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Then there are the ones with double toe-plates, ideal if you're planning on moving big floppy items (like filled sacks or haybales)
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Then there are Stair climbers..... Worth paying the extra if you're going to be going up more then a couple of steps often
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And last but not least, Combination sack barrow/trolley..... Quite heavy compared to a normal sack barrow and not as good as a proper trolley (small wheels), but if you only have cash/space for one thing its good enough
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jansman
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Re: Sack barrows

Post by jansman »

Big fan of the sack barrow. I have two,like your first folding one ( for the car) and the second one you showed. Certainly save the back and knees of a soon- to- be 60 bloke :lol:

And what about the humble wheelbarrow? Pneumatic tyre of course …
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Nurseandy
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Re: Sack barrows

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We've got one with the long fold down toe plate, 250kg load capacity. 8" pneumatic tyres, brilliant thing. Makes moving washing machines & engine blocks a doddle.
British Red
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Re: Sack barrows

Post by British Red »

I'm toying with one of these since my current one is fairly shot. Bargain at £41 and 10% off for the next 2 days!

https://www.diy.com/departments/mac-all ... 679_BQ.prd
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Re: Sack barrows

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That's what I've got. Buy it, you'll not be disappointed.
Vitamin c
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Re: Sack barrows

Post by Vitamin c »

As a hgv delivery driver I've used these a lot the second yellow one is OK for general use the ones we are supplied with are all aluminium and cost £300 plus .
The 2nd yellow trolley is good design because it's tall and will give good leverage when needed .
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British Red
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Re: Sack barrows

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Nurseandy wrote: Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:27 pm That's what I've got. Buy it, you'll not be disappointed.
Okay, I'm blaming you :mrgreen:

ImageSack truck by English Countrylife, on Flickr

Seems good value and well made. Ordered a set of solid wheels for my old sack truck ( the pneumatic tyres are totally perished). It can live in the wood yard for shifting big logs about!
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Re: Sack barrows

Post by jansman »

British Red wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:42 pm
Nurseandy wrote: Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:27 pm That's what I've got. Buy it, you'll not be disappointed.
Okay, I'm blaming you :mrgreen:

ImageSack truck by English Countrylife, on Flickr

Seems good value and well made. Ordered a set of solid wheels for my old sack truck ( the pneumatic tyres are totally perished). It can live in the wood yard for shifting big logs about!
Where did you get the solid wheels from,please?
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Arzosah
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Re: Sack barrows

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Ooh Red, it's pretty!
British Red
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Re: Sack barrows

Post by British Red »

Hunted around and the best delivered price I could get was £18.99 on eBay. They say £19.99 but if you look at the listing it gives you a code for 5% off. They have proper bearings not those stupid plastic hubs ( but they are a hideous colour - my red barrow is going to look like something off Noddy :lol: )

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233941524933 ... %7Ciid%3A1