Customer Reviews

Ames True Temper C6 6-Cubic-Foot Steel Tray Contractor Wheelbarrow

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I purchased this modestly-priced wheelbarrow to help with my spring and summer gardening chores, and it has proven to be very useful. It easily hauls a heavy load of mulch wherever I need it, and is a real asset for other outdoor projects as well. Because of its size it was a little tricky to assemble, and the wheel needs to be inflated to its optimum pressure, but the whole job still took me less than an hour. If you're looking for a sturdy, no-nonsense wheelbarrow, this would be a good choice.

Seems to be fairly high-quality all around. Should last longer and be able to handle more than a plastic alternative. Overall the assembly was straight forward. The risers that keep the tray level are plastic molded, I was hoping for something a bit sturdier here. The gauge of the steel is a little thin (mine was dented during shipping), but that will keep the weight down. All in all I can't complain.

Buy the BEST once and with care we will never have to replace it.

We are very pleased with the quality and style.

The tire came defected from the factory. We went on line and customer service replaced the entire tire/wheel without question in turn around time. Yes, we will shop via AMAZON.COM and associated vendors.

Same product as listed. Box arrived a little beat up but nothing was damaged. No missing parts. Goes together fairly easily, though the legs were a bit of a bear to pull into place and get bolted down. Nice wheel with simple axle. The wheelbarrow steel isn't as thick as the one I used as a kid at home (that one is still going strong), but it seems like it will last a long time. Have used it once. Threw stuff in it, moved the stuff, tipped stuff out of it. Seems to be working.

Although this is listed as a contractor wheelbarrow, I wouldn't recommend hauling any very heavy material. The tray is not very heavy duty, and probably would not stand up to much abuse. I have an old Craftsman wheelbarrow with a smaller, but very heavy duty tray. I mix cement in it, haul rocks, bricks, stumps and other heavy materials in it, and it has kept going for over thirty years. I don't think this one would stand up to such abuse. I'll use it for mulch, soil, and plants, but nothing heavy, nor will I try to mix cement in it. After I purchased this one, I found a Jackson wheelbarrow (6 cubic feet) at Lowes for the same price. It has a very heavy tray, probably as good as my old Craftsman. Should have done a little more research before making my purchase. I always go for the free shipping and no tax, but it would have been more prudent to pay the tax, and bring on home that was already assembled.

On the assembly note, it wasn't very hard to do, but after completing it, I noticed that the wheel slipped from side to side on the axle. I placed a call to True Temper, and was able to talk to a very knowledgable lady, who shipped me some wheel spacers. I think these should have been included as part of the original shipment, but it all worked out okay in the end.

If you want a very heavy duty 6 cubic foot wheelbarrow, I recommend the Jackson, not the True Temper.

This product was shipped in a flimsy box that is totally unsuitable for the product. Upon delivery, the box had been crumpled in several places, and the tub was dented.

The assembly instructions are cryptic and the design is very poor. When assembled this wheelbarrow lists a bit to one side. I called the manufacturer's hotline for assistance, and they quickly brushed me off telling me that I would need to speak with Amazon. The only reason that I am not sending it back is because I do not want to go through the hassle of getting a large sturdy box to ship it back. The original box is unusable.

As for the performance, it is a poor product, certainly not professional quality, and I have a feeling that I would need to replace this wheelbarrow soon. It certainly will not be another Ames product

This was advertised as being 'heavy duty' for contractors. I believe they may have pulled the homeowner version and shipped to me. Handles are weak and supports are thin. This is a $49 wheelbarrow.

The assembly took maybe an hour and wasn't bad, at all. The wheelbarrow has a solid feel, it's very sturdy and can carry alot of weight without much difficulty. The inflatable tire keeps the ride less bumpy.