When you’re buying a wheelbarrow, it’s worth taking a moment to consider whether pneumatic or solid tyres would be best for you, as they play a fairly important role in building the perfect wheelbarrow for your purposes.

We offer two types of wheels: pneumatic and solid. So, what’s the difference?

PNEUMATIC WHEELS

Pneumatic wheels are air-filled, in other words, inflatable.

These are great for uneven surfaces because the air inside the tyre absorbs some of the impact of bumps and steps.

Just like your bike when you were a kid, these tyres can puncture when you’re unlucky enough to run over sharp objects such as stones or nails. This will inevitably lead to time and money spent fixing punctures and, if repeatedly punctured, they will need to eventually be replaced.

You will also need to check the air pressure now and again to keep them functioning well – running your wheelbarrow on a flat tyre will make it feel like harder work - it will become hard to move around and make your load feel heavier.

SOLID WHEELS

Solid wheels are just that – solid - and are therefore puncture-proof and cannot deflate.

They are harder than your standard pneumatic wheels, so if you have a lot of uneven ground or need to go up steps, this might not be the wheel for you. The pneumatic wheel soaks up those bumps and steps so might be a better choice for your garden.

However, if you are going to be using your wheelbarrow on rough terrain where puncturing is likely, a solid wheel is a good choice - you won’t have the hassle of maintaining them.

These wheels weigh more, making the wheelbarrow slightly heavier, however ours are foam-filled to minimise weight gain and to allow some bounce.

CONCLUSION

So really, it's reliability versus user comfort. Take some time to consider the weight of your loads, and the terrain you will mostly be using your wheelbarrow on. If you need more help deciding what’s right for you, just ask – we’re happy to help!

A QUICK GUIDE TO OUR WHEELS

All of our wheels are premium quality that have been selected to minimise the amount of effort you need to move your loads and give smooth handling on any terrain.

All can be bought as replacement wheels, too – just follow the links below.

Wheelbarrow Wheel - 4PLY Pneumatic - Inc Bearings

• Air-filled.
• Premium 4PLY to take the heavy loads of your wheelbarrow.
• Bearings fitted inside for ease of movement.

Suitable for: FKK Tipping / MPK Tipping / LV2 (axel sleeve required)

Wheelbarrow Wheel - Red Puncture-Proof

• Puncture-proof.
• Foam-filled.

Suitable for: FKK Tipping / MPK Tipping / LV2 (axel sleeve required)

Wheelbarrow Wheel - Yellow Puncture-Proof Inc Bearings

• Puncture-proof.
• Foam-filled.
• Bearings inside.

Suitable for: FKK Tipping / MPK Tipping / LV2 (axel sleeve required)

When you’re purchasing your wheelbarrow, you’ll see a drop-down list showing you the choice of tyres available for that model, so don’t worry about choosing the ‘wrong’ one.Your bespoke barrow is then put together in our warehouse for you.