Trolleys

[terry2sheds]

Hi Gents

I am looking at feedback regarding trolleys – I don’t want to slag any supplier off (they also have a business to run and to earn a buck ) but I cant believe there isn’t a good quality/sturdy/solid/well designed trolleys available at a price which is reasonable- and I mean around the 300/400 quid mark

I have been around for five years and have bought four different trolley products over the time and I still searching to find to ultimate but to no avail

I only do domestic and I don’t want or need a van mount system

I want a trolley do to the following

To be no wider than 350 mm – then i can get down most side of houses without having to hump it over bins/bikes etc

I want 10inch wheels so it is easy to manoeuvre

I want sold wheels so don’t I don’t have to worry about punctures

I want a capacity of 25/35 litres - I don’t care if it is refill or drum exchange

I want it solid/strong – to last two/three years without welding/fixings splitting- breaking

I want it as light as possible – Aluminium ??

I want a 60PSI pump that lasts more than 12 months

I want an enclosure which is really waterproof ( IP65) and doesn’t leak

I want a three speed controller – slow- medium fast and variable that is solid hardy and will last two three years

I want a battery that lasts for 6/8 hours continuous use

I want a recharger that is solid and easy to read full green fully charged – red not fully charged

I want a voltmeter that is easy to read – red- recharge ASAP – yellow ok for a day – green ok for a couple of days

I want an integrated reel to hold 30 metres of 8mm hose

I want a bits and bobs basket to hold sill cloths/ container tops/blades- whatever

I want a guarantee that the bloody thing will last two years without any grief

I might pay 400/500 for such a beast

I have seen some homemade trolleys on this forum that come close to above – if someone can come up with or add to the above to design and produce the perfect trolley I think they will have bucket loads of punters

All comments gratefully appreciated

Terry

Thanks Terry

 

[Dave B]

Make your own then mate

 

[Clisty1989]

Backpack, sack truck, jerrycan, reel. job done

 

[cornishcraig]

Im about to get a custom build magliner trolley, this may tick a lot of boxs on your list. Pricey yes but will last a long time.

Build your own Magliner Truck Select from a list of standard parts Prices Start From

 

[oxleywolf]

For Sale - 25ltr water fed Trolley

cheap as chips, and a robust design

 

[Dave B]

Always better to diy one

Trolley is the biggest issue

Get one like on Jimmyboots and adams0211 posts with the pneumatic tyres

The rest is just pump..battery..container and reel or just backpack and reel

Easy

 

[J and S]

The Pure Freedom is certainly robust.

 

[Marko067]

My recommendation would be to look out for a second hand PF trolley (eBay). They are very compact and easy to operate. You can either stick with the standard setup or cut the weight in half by fitting pneumatic tyres, a backpack style pump and a 7ah battery and losing the battery box as well. Use whatever controller you want. Mine is set up like this and it makes it even easier to use than the original especially when it comes to lifting it in and out of the vehicle. Solid tyres are great, but have their issues. It can be very unpleasant pushing/pulling a trolley with solid tyres and this can also take it's toll on the trolley as there is nothing to cushion it from hard knocks from a poor pavement. I had to have my first trolley welded twice in seven years due to this effect. However, the tyres themselves are low maintenance and the newer trolleys have been beefed up in this weak spot. (bottom of the longer strap welded to the front lower corner)

My preference is pneumatic tyres. They cushion the effect of rough pavements on the trolley and your hands. They are also cheap to buy (4x for £25-£30 eBay), so you can keep a spare on board in case of punctures and can be changed in seconds.

 

[J and S]

Seems a lot of faff when you could use it as designed....why put a backpack on when a 25 litre or even 2 x 25 litre drums will last much longer.

I'm 58 and 12st wet through with a hard on and I can push 50 litres on these effortlessly......just don't put the barrels on till it's out of the van

 

[Clisty1989]

Taking into account the weight of the pump, battery, controller etc the backpack on a trolley is a lot lighter, plus the option of quickly whipping it off if you need to is a bonus. If you get the right backpack itll carry 20l of water so with that and one can your only 5l down for about 25-30% less weight

 

[Dave B]

This is what i mean

It's a trolley with a reel and backpack and the handle collapses so it goes a lot shorter than this

My new Gardiner backpack trolley

 

[J and S]

Still seems a bit of a faff when you can buy it custom made with proper fittings pump and battery.

And you could still have the backpack on standby.

 

[Dave B]

Each to their own

But i could have 2 home made trolleys at least for the price of a pure freedom rip off

And the shop bought one wouldn't have a reel either therefore restricting the distance you can work from it without moving

 

[J and S]

The Pure Freedom is not a rip off I can assure you.

Built in pump and heavy duty battery, hose with quick release fittings and nothing held on with bungees.

 

[Kennygggkent]

I really think my X-line 25 litre is the best trolley out there! It's by far the most expensive I've seen but boy is it well engineered and small! Turns out I don't use it anymore but had to nick the controller, pump and battery for my van mount. If you wanted just the frame, tyres and 10meters of hose you could easily make your own adjustments and bring it to your spec. £180

 

[Bwfc]

Yes x-line is the best although over priced at £700 I think but it will last forever which is great as it can't rust anodised aluminium. I did have a bayersan trolley £320 but starting rotting after a year

 

[steve garwood]

Stop playing with toys and get a van mount /emoticons/wink.png/emoticons/biggrin.png

 

[Dave B]

Some places don't suit a van mount Steve

I could use a mount but would still use a trolley or backpack for 50% of my jobs due to the layout of this town with stupid access

I do a road where all the turnings lead to the back gates so i do all the backs driving round and then have to park at the end of the road and slip down an alleyway and walk round all the fronts

It is still easier to wfp the backs then walk round the fronts with ladder and bottle of trad solution on my belt and trad it

Gotta do what you gotta do

 

[steve garwood]

It was said in a jokey manner. I too have a Varitech trolley and a Gardiners backpack, but because I do mainly large detached houses, the van mount is my number one bit of kit

 

[Dave B]

That's why i put a funny on it

I wish van mount was easier round here

It takes me so long to do my days work with backpack

At least from 9-3 to do a couple hundred quid:rofl:

 

[Eddie dragon]

Definitely wouldn't go for solid tyres.

I have a pf trolly I use a lot more than I thought I would. Some barn conversions it's a lot less agro that pulling hose round multiple corners. Battery lasts a long time bounce it about a bit as I'm cack handed defiantly rate it high.