Northern Industrial Jumbo Wagon -48in.L x 24in.W, 1400-Lb. Capacity
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Durable
This thing holds some weight. I have loaded this wagon full of dirt and it was hard to pull but it didnt even break. I don't like the quality of the wheels. THEY ARE JUNK!!! I have had to replace both of the front ones. I put a piece of board on the bottom becasue the mesh is screwed up.
May 26, 2013
Jumbo 1400LB Wagon
Bought it on sale because we have been wanting a bigger capacity cart. I do not think it will handle 1400 pounds. The wire mesh is very flimsy. But, it does have a large bed area and working in a large garden and hauling a hay bale or 2 will work just fine.
Grass burs or goat heads will be a problem since the tires are like the ones on cheap wheel barrows. Some type of foam or flat proof will probably be needed.
April 26, 2013
Wagon
We purchased on of these to use in our shop. I works great to haul wood, tools, electrical supplies, parts and even Grandkids!
April 25, 2013
V.G. Cart - but I have complaints & reservations
Assessment - This cart is great for hauling fairly heavy items on even or slightly uneven ground as long as you go straight uphill and NOT sidehilling. The tire track is way too narrow (probably due to the 'fold-down' walls feature) & the center of gravity is real bad. You'll have a tipped-over load way before you think it should tip. The tires could be spread at least 4" wider w/o compromising the walls when in the fold-down position. I wish the tire track was 6"-8" wider. After using this cart for the past year for hauling firewood from the shed to the house (it fits through the door easily) and for moving lots of items into and out of my polebarn I find that I rarely use the fold-down wall feature and find myself wishing for a wider, more stable wheel base.
The "1400 lb. capacity" is WAY OVER-RATED !! Loading 400-500 lbs of firewood works well but I can tell that it really can't handle much more. Again - if you only haul very heavy items down your driveway/sidewalk/flat lawn then it's probably good for a bit more but I would NEVER try more than 900-1000 lbs as I believe you'd have flatened axle supports and/or axles.
The metal grid floor and walls are great for clean-up but if you want to haul anything with legs on it the grid can't take the weight in a small spot. You'll need to cut a piece of 1/2" (OK) or 3/4" (better) plywood for a floor. That spreads out the weight and works much better. Easy to do and not a big problem.
I know that I've listed a lot of "problems" but as long as you're aware of the carts limitations and if you don't try to do what the cart isn't capable of then it'll work for you. It's over-rated cap. is why I gave it 3 stars. If Northern Tool had rated it at 500-700 lbs then I would have given it 4 or 5 stars because it's a fully capable cart for that weight catagory. Seven hundred lbs is a LOT of weight.
I'm an structual engineer by trade and have worked on bridge designs for various highway dept.s. the undercarriage is another 500-700 lb. limiting factor. If you read other reviews you'll see what I mean. I'll be reinforcing the axle struts and strut attachment points this summer. I'll lenghten the axles by 8" for stability and up the diameter, also. Those improvements should get the capacity up to 1200-1400 lbs.
I know - I know........ those things should have been in the original design. The cart would have cost about 50-75 % more, however.
April 23, 2013
Great yard wagon
We live in hurricane country and this cart gets a real work out cleaning up our 2 acre yard after a storm. Its size is big enough to carry a lot of limbs and logs. The only limitation is how much weight you can pull. My wife loves in since she can load up all her tools when doing yard work and still have room for trimmings.
One problem is the clips that hold the side rails in place. They will come out and are hard to find in our natural areas. I solved the problem by using wire ties to keep them in place.
I would recommend his cart to anyone looking for a well built and stable yard cart.
April 23, 2013
A good yard/garden wagon, within limits
There's a lot of thought that goes into making this wagon as good as it is, and it's pretty good. Cushion tires, drop pins for the sides and a good capacity. My only complaints come from the nature of what I was using it for most. I had to move hundreds of retaining wall blocks across my yard. I'd load 20 of them up at a time (around 1500 pounds) and wheel them across the way. The axles and tires held up but the metal grating inside takes a beating quickly and becomes dented in. Not enough to affect performance, but I'd imagine having a 20 pound block dropped on anything would dent it.
April 23, 2013
a multipurpose tool and grandkid mover
I've used this wagon for many purposes and it was well worth the purchase. The sides come off and go on easily. Easier on the back than a wheelbarrow. Becuz the tires are big it has a tendency to tip if you don't center your load but you get used to that.
April 23, 2013
A superior product and an incredible price
I'm not sure how the manufacturer was able to put this product together so cheaply while at the same time achieving such sturdiness and component quality. I made the drive to a Northern Tool store to avoid the shipping charges; so it was a steal. Of all the garden carts and wagons on my acreage, this is by far the highest quality. Very clear, easy instructions couple with precisely made parts resulted in quick, assembly. The finish seems to be durable and the color is attractive. Not sure it could manage 1600 lbs, but for my purposed more than adequate.
April 23, 2013
All my neighbors are jealous!
Finest quality cart I've found, the paint is great, heavy duty tires, simple to assemble, and so easy to clean. Have used it for almost everything. Was a real hit when I hauled my goodies to the last beach party. Plenty of room for the covered dishes, cooler, and guitar. Even used it for a seat by the fire when we all played and sang while the full moon rose from the sea. Just the best wagon ever!
April 23, 2013
Very good for the price
Overall a good product. The wheel hubs are cheap and loose which can make a little difficult to pull at times.
I bought this for my wife to hold all of her garden supplies and she loves it. In the winter time we use it to haul firewood and have had it heaping with wood and it has not let us down.
when full i pull it with an ATV or snow machine so the handle is now bent, which is my fault and the cart is not intended to be pulled that way.
April 23, 2013