Customer Reviews

Ames True Temper 8 Cubic Foot Poly Tray Dual Wheel Contractor Wheelbarrow BP8

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I got this for my new business not to long back, and man does it do the job. Its heavy duty and with the 2 wheel system you can carry TWICE the weight as normal and not worry about tipping over. I use mine to haul bricks and other masonry materials. Its very durable and surprisingly does not show a lot of wear. When you are done you just hose it out and hang it out to dry, ready for the next day. I am really impressed by the tires. Usually with heavy loads the tires go flat after a couple of weeks of heavy wear and you spend a lot of time pumping them up, but this guy, no way, they haven't went flat yet! If you are doing some heavy duty construction or landscaping or just want an all purpose wheel barrow that will not tip over like your old one-wheeler, give this one a spin.

I should have known better!!!! cheap plastic crap that is poorly constructed at stress points. Used very little for ANY kind of heavy work. Plastic tub cracked at bolt heads almost immediately, not much later at base of tub near the deepest point. Can't get refund from dealer, nor can I even find a replacement tub. Trying to JB Weld and jerry rig some fix. At the price..... shouldn't have to go there.

stay away!!!!

This purchase was made for a residential home. While our project is larger than average; 10 cubic yards of gravel, 20 cubic yards of soil, and 10 cubic yards of mulch; this wheelbarrow is far short of commercial quality (other than the plastic container). When I moved soil the wheel bar bends when you move it. The front support braces have bent to the shape of the front wheelbarrow container. We were surprized they haven't broken yet! We will not buy replacement brace parts, instead, we will go to local garage shop and have them make new heavier ones. The load balance is not what it should be either for this contractor product. I don't expect this product to last through our spring project; VERY disappointing.

complete disappointment - three cracks in poly tub, broken wooden handle, axle attachment straps twisted and bent causing wheels to rub against tub. Jackson does state in their description that its great for leaves and mulch. This wheelbarrow should not be used for anything heavier then full loads of leaves or mulch. It might hold up with partial loads (1/4 to 1/2 tub) of dirt or stone? I used mine for 4 months. I just ordered a Sterling Wheelbarrow that is for commercial use, I should have went the commercial route in the first place for a few extra dollars. Ames True Temper and Jackson 8 cubic foot poly tray dual wheel are the same wheelbarrow

I purchased this wheeelbarrel 10 yrs ago and have used it for all products to include heavy rock (2 inch river rock filled to the brim. this baby is a beast. it has the basics for a heavy duty tool. meaning the two wheel design, heavy duty handles, good tires, etc. I have notice the axle bent slightly, but this is after hauling over 600 lbs of concrete mix. yes, 8 eighty pound sack. like i said, a beast. Now for the only issue.

The poly tub broke after i pushed over a full load of river rock on the front edge (2 yrs ago). still use the wheelbarrel, but the crack in the front is getting worse. I can't find a replacement tub, so i may just use it as mold to lay up fiberglass and expoxy on the bottom side. i may throw in some carbon fiber cloth to stiffen it up. bottom line is this is well worth the buck and have not seen a two wheel version that matches it in value.

one caveat, I purchased mine over 10 yrs ago. the poly formula could have changed to be more brittle. in my case it was my fault letting it drop.

happy pushing!

I ordered 3 of the 8 cubic foot dual wheel wheelbarrow and I'm short 2 sets of wheels D, 1 long brace L, 2 Braces K, 1 axle G, 1 true temper sign I, 2 brackets F, 1 wheelgard C, 2 tray braces H, 1 bag of hardware and a cotter pin.... so right now I have 1 wheelbarrow and a pile of useless parts. What a waste of money and where is the email address to contact the shipper, there isn't any. I buy predominately on Amazon but I'm on a very rural farm but next time I'll spend my time and gas money to drive an hour and go get wheelbarrows. I'm hoping Ace will send me these parts so I can remove this review. Ames True Temper 8 Cubic Foot Poly Tray Dual Wheel Contractor Wheelbarrow BP8

I bought the Ames 8-cubic foot 2-wheel wheelbarrow from Ace Hardware Outlet (through Amazon). It shipped in 3 boxes.

The un-assembled parts don't fit together to make a working wheelbarrow. The arms don't fit the tray properly(arms are the v-shaped metal pieces that bold to the tray and handles; they rest the back end of the wheelbarrow on the ground). The drilled bolt-holes in the arm don't fit the corresponding holes in the bottom of the tray.

I'm going to slink off to my Ace Hardware and beg them to help me fix it-- find the right parts to make a working wheelbarrow. It was a mistake not to buy an assembled wheelbarrow directly from a store. I would not recommend you buy a Ames wheelbarrow online.