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Garden cart for tools and refuse
Folding garden cart for handtools and refuse

Twin wheeled, metal wheelbarrow
Folding lightweight wheelbarrow
Sack wheels and garden truck
Folding hand truck/sack wheels
Wheelchair caddies

Pot mover

Garden cart for tools and refuse
This versatile garden cart can be used for moving tools, plants, pots, sacks, boxes and garden refuse.

The lightweight aluminum frame is strengthened by the plastic tool holders which enable it to hold up to 20kg. Within 2 minutes the whole thing can be folded for easier storage if required.

The garden gopher can hold a fork and spade, rake, hoe and broom as well as all the smaller handtools. Seeds, twine and sundries are held in its generous tray, and there is space for a refuse sack, or to carry pots or compost bags (to maximize the pot carrying capacity the tools may be temporarily removed).

The product comes flat packed and does require some time and skill to assemble initially.

Width	70cm
Height	106cm
Capacity	20kg
Price	£49.99
Model	Garden Gopher
Supplier	Benacourt International

Especially good for people who have difficultly bending or using wheelbarrows. 

Folding garden cart for handtools and refuse
This lightweight garden cart can be used for holding small hand tools and garden refuse. The lightweight steel frame can be folded flat for space saving and easier storage. The frame supports a nylon harness that has 8 pockets capable of holding garden hand tools such as secateurs, forks and trowels.

Standard size green garden waste sacks fit over the frame and are supported by the harness. As there is no locking device the frame can close when the cart is being moved, especially if the sack is not full. Users who have poor balance or dexterity may find this aspect difficult and are advised to seek alternative more rigid products.

The product comes flat packed and requires little skill to assemble initially.

Width/depth	45cmx38cm
Height	66cm
Capacity	15kg
Price	£16.99
Model	B-tidy (wheeled version)
Supplier	Handy Distribution

Especially good for people who are ambulant with good balance.

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Twin wheeled, metal wheelbarrow
This small but strong wheelbarrow has 2 wheels for stability and ease of
use. The large Pneumatic tyres and the pram handle enable one handed pushing and easy tipping action. The tyres will need pumping occasionally and can be puncture proofed with sealants available from most DIY shops.

Especially good for people with problems bending, reduced upper limb strength,
people who use one arm.

Folding Lightweight Wheelbarrow
This British made barrow is ideal for moving grass, plant debris and
lightweight materials around your garden. There are many similar models on
the market but we have chosen this one for it's quality and ease of use. The
twin wheel axle gives stability and the folding mechanism is easy to use.

The tough detachable bag can be replaced and the optional tool pouch and
work tray are very useful. Although the barrow has two handles it is light
enough to be moved with one hand if necessary.

Length 92cm Width 53com Height 71cm Capacity 5 1/2 cu ft Price £30 £45 with pouch and tray Model Mark 2 type folding wheelbarrow Supplier H&G Promotions Ltd

Especially good for people who have difficultly bending, those who use one
arm or have reduced upper body strength.

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Sack wheels and garden truck
Coverts from traditional sack wheels into a garden truck with long handle for easy pushing. May need some sort of box to hold materials when used in truck mode.

Load capacity 100kg Price £20 Model Tough Truck Supplier Black and Decker

Especially good for people who have difficultly bending, those who use one arm (in truck mode only).

Folding Hand Truck/Sack wheels

New for 2003 this modern variant of a tried and tested product has the added
advantage of being lightweight AND folds for easy storage in your garage or
car.

Sack wheels are an efficient way of moving heavy or bulky objects with the
minimum of strain. This model has a tubular steel frame and a non-slip
die-cast aluminium platform.

Closed height 715mm Extended height 1030mm Flat closed size 58mm Maximum capacity 90kg (flat/level surface) Base plate size 488 x 230mm Model no 68854 Price £50 Supplier Draper Tools Ltd

Suitable for people who have reduced strength or difficulty lifting items.

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Wheelchair caddies
These fold-down plastic struts attach to the downtubes of most wheelchairs to enable you to carry a box that can be used to hold and move tools, compost, rubbish and other items.

Price £35 Supplier Sunrise Medical

Especially good for people who use wheelchairs (funnily enough).

Pot Mover

This excellent little trolley is ideal for moving pots and boxes that weight up to 50kg. To move a pot you simply park the Potmover next to it and then slide the claw like handle down over the lip of the pot. Tip the Potmover back and the pot can be easily moved around without straining your back.

Ideal for people who cannot lift or bend, it can be used with one arm and possibly by wheelchair users

Carrying Capacity	50kg - max pot size 75cm high * 50cm wide
Price	£43
Supplier	Fort Wheelbarrows
Model	Pot Mover

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