What: In 2006, the editors of Popular Mechanics highlighted the collapsible Fold-A-Cart after touring the National Hardware Show. Choosing it from among hundreds of other new items, the editors praised both the Contractor and Home &Garden series for their sturdy and convenient designs. While a less expensive model, the TFC 150, has since been revealed, the best buy for the average homeowner may remain the Home &Garden, for $169.95.
Advantages:Along with its ability to collapse down to one-fifth its original size, the cart includes a tub made from a heavy-duty, puncture-resistant material called Flextron. That tub is backed by a 10-year warranty and is likely stronger than the polyester used on the TFC 150. The cart’s 6 cubic feet of storage can carry as much as 200 pounds. Its two-wheeled design makes it more stable than wheelbarrows with a single center-mounted wheel. And it fits through standard doorways.
Limitations:While it comes with a 10-year warranty, the Fold-A-Cart’s tub is only puncture-resistant. Unlike a solid plastic or metal tub, it may not survive heavy use over the decades from a gardener carting around shovels and rakes. And while its two-wheeled design could mean greater stability, the setup also could make the cart more difficult to pivot on a lawn or in the dirt of a garden bed.
Where: By calling 866-977-3653 or online at www.foldacart.com.
Learn more:www.foldacart.com
Cost:
$169.95, plus shipping
Text by Andy Rathbun
Photos and information provided by Fold-A-Tools Management Inc.
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