Wheelbarrow

[benjamming]

Any made in USA wheelbarrows out there?

Wellmade in CA makes some.

I would really like the two-wheel version for better stability. I want metal for mixing mortar, etc.
I don't really have an opinion on wood vs. steel handles.

 

[soldierman]

I would think Ames are but don't know for sure.

 

[tom slick]

I've used a miller/wellmade I don't think you can buy one that is better. Its shape is good for mixing mortar.

Jackson wheelbarrows are good but I'm not sure they are made domestically. Jackson does sell a model identical to the miller.

If you are going to store it outside then get the steel handles.

 

[benjamming]

I emailed Jackson & their wheelbarrows are made in the US except for the wheel assembly which comes from China.

Seymour Wheelbarrow but they don't have a front two-wheel.

What type tires are best?

 

[tom slick]

what are you going to use it for and on what surface? Generally I'd say get flatproof tires but they tend to sink into the sandy soil where I live. If you have hard soil/pavement and it is going to be used on a construction site go with the flatproof or at least heavier duty. I don't think tread design makes any difference.

 

[benjamming]

It will be used at my house over concrete & soil. I live in north Alabama so red clay & rocky soil rule.

BTW, Seymour buys their wheelbarrows from China.

 

[benjamming]

Miller/Wellmade outsources their wheel assemblies from China. Ames True Temper does the same on their "made in USA" wheelbarrows.