Garden Carts, pull behind, tractor?
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Garden Carts, pull behind, tractor?
Hello, I find myself in need of a Garden cart to pull behind my Gravely tractor. I saw one today at "Tractor Supply", but at $250.00!
It was made by Agri- Fab and had a tilt bed (Dump). Axles had Zerk fittings.
However I can't find there home page to view all models and make up my mind! I can't tell you the capacity because they didn't know!
Can you help? What in the heck is there home page link??
Changeling
It was made by Agri- Fab and had a tilt bed (Dump). Axles had Zerk fittings.
However I can't find there home page to view all models and make up my mind! I can't tell you the capacity because they didn't know!
Can you help? What in the heck is there home page link??
Changeling
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Try the Lowes near you. I got mine there last year. The difference in price is size and weight it can hold.
You can also google agri-fab carts and look at the web sites of companies that sell them.
You can also google agri-fab carts and look at the web sites of companies that sell them.
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Bob, how do you like the cart, any problems?
Chfite, I searched for there home page for quite a while, I don't know how you dit but thanks a load, no cart pun intended, LOL.
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Chfite, I searched for there home page for quite a while, I don't know how you dit but thanks a load, no cart pun intended, LOL.

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I went to the Agri-Fab web site and looked at all the carts. The one I saw at tractor supply was the "Poly Exployer '10' Dump Cart", classified as a "ATV" cart with wide wheels and tires.
They have other carts with the same Poly type bed and capacity, but with a 3/4 inch Axel instead of a 1" and those "SMALL TIRES" which I know will give me trouble on my terrain because they dig in.
Stuck, any thoughts, price difference is over $100.00 ?
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They have other carts with the same Poly type bed and capacity, but with a 3/4 inch Axel instead of a 1" and those "SMALL TIRES" which I know will give me trouble on my terrain because they dig in.
Stuck, any thoughts, price difference is over $100.00 ?
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I have the utility 10 dump cart. It does a fine job for what it is. Before you get a cart, make sure that the load will not exceed the rating for your transmission on your tractor. You would not want to burn it up.
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Originally Posted by chfite
I have the utility 10 dump cart. It does a fine job for what it is. Before you get a cart, make sure that the load will not exceed the rating for your transmission on your tractor. You would not want to burn it up.
Your, utility '10', is that a poly or metal body? Does the '10' stand for 10 cu feet?
The Questions: I am trying to figure out if it is worth while to get the model I talked about just for the bigger tires, Axel, etc. It's capacity is only 650 lbs with the same size poly bed of those at 1/2 the price. Can you put bigger/wider tires on your cart?
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I think I may be changing my choice! ChFite, have you had any problems with your cart that I should be aware of? I looked at the Utility "10" Poly and it is everything that the one I wanted , except for the tires and grease fittings. I have to admit that bothers me, but, they can be replaced if it becomes a problem.
Your thoughts?
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Tried an experiment today. Took my wheel borrow and put 100 pounds in it and tried to push it through the really soft/wet ground in the bottom of my valley. No dice, it just dug in.
Doe's anyone know if I can get flotation type wide tires for the 3/4 inch axles or, are they only available on 1' axles?
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PS. Wheel borrow tire is 14" X 4". Same as cart. In fact looks exactly like the same tire.
Doe's anyone know if I can get flotation type wide tires for the 3/4 inch axles or, are they only available on 1' axles?
Changeling
PS. Wheel borrow tire is 14" X 4". Same as cart. In fact looks exactly like the same tire.
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Tried an experiment today. Took my wheel borrow and put 100 pounds in it and tried to push it through the really soft/wet ground in the bottom of my valley. No dice, it just dug in.
The 'Utility 10' looks good to me, but on the other hand, I haven't used it, so I wouldn't know. Price.... Used would probably be lower, but if you do get it used, make sure you aren't getting a "cheapie".
Good Luck!
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My dump cart has held up well. It looks a bit shop warn from all the use: chipped paint, rust, scratches, and dents. Even crowned over with dirt, it moves right along. I don't have any muddy places to deal with here, so I have not tested it for bogging down.
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Hello guys. I was going to get the Utility "10", but the tires really suck for my terrain. Then I figured what the heck, and looked it up again and found it did not have any "Zerk" fittings to load the axle with grease, that did it, I must have grease!
I went by Home Depot to see if I had overlooked anything and saw that they carry John Deer Carts ($170.00) with the poly bed with built in holes for side racks, tilt bed, big tires, square instead of like the wheel borrow (oval), and "Zerk's" so you can keep it greased. It's 40 bucks more but has the things I feel are essential, and is definitely better quality than Agri-Fab.
So if nothing turns up by Monday, I will probably get one. If I remember correctly they were made by a company called "Hunter".
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I went by Home Depot to see if I had overlooked anything and saw that they carry John Deer Carts ($170.00) with the poly bed with built in holes for side racks, tilt bed, big tires, square instead of like the wheel borrow (oval), and "Zerk's" so you can keep it greased. It's 40 bucks more but has the things I feel are essential, and is definitely better quality than Agri-Fab.
So if nothing turns up by Monday, I will probably get one. If I remember correctly they were made by a company called "Hunter".
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I don't like to leave things unfinished!
I bought the John Deere 10P cart and can tell you right now, it might look like it was made by Agri-Fab, but no way! Everything is quality, way ahead of them.
Thanks guys, Changeling
I bought the John Deere 10P cart and can tell you right now, it might look like it was made by Agri-Fab, but no way! Everything is quality, way ahead of them.
Thanks guys, Changeling