The 7 best beach handcarts 2024?

Beach handcart Checklist: These features are important

• Material: The material of a handcart is decisive for its durability and stability. As it is used on the beach, it must be resistant to sun, salt and moisture. The following materials are particularly suitable for use on the beach:
  • Aluminum: is weatherproof and rust-resistant. It also has a small face and is therefore well suited to the frame and drawbar of the trolley.
  • Steel: is also suitable for the frame because it is weatherproof and robust. It usually has a higher weight when reviewed against aluminum. On the other hand, steel can be loaded with more weight.
  • Nylon and polyester: are used for the fabric covering of the frame, as these materials are tear-resistant, hard-wearing and quick-drying. They are also easy to clean and robust.
  Tip: The thickness and tear resistance of the outer material is specified in “DEN”. It stands for the weight per thread length and indicates the thickness of the thread accordingly. The higher the number, the more robust the material. On average, the materials for handcarts have a value of 600 DEN.

• Foldable: The beach trolley is a great aid for transporting luggage – once it’s on the beach. You can usually get there by car and the handcart should fit in well. It is therefore important to choose a foldable handcart that is suitable for the size and weight of the car when folded.

  If you use the handcart for outdoor camping or shopping, you don’t necessarily need a folding model.

• Tire type: The size, width and material of the tires are decisive when it comes to how well the handcart can be pulled off-road:
  • Tire size: In principle, the larger the tire, the easier it is to pull the vehicle. Of course, this rule has its limits and the more difficult transport (for example in a car) with large tires should also be taken into account. With its 29 cm diameter tires, the Trutzholm handcart offers particularly good grip and easy pulling on a wide variety of surfaces.
  • Tire width: A wide tire means that it cannot sink in as quickly on loose surfaces such as sand or mud. This is of course extremely important for a handcart that is intended to be suitable for the beach. The Sekey XXL Plus, for example, has particularly wide tires that carry even heavy loads safely and without sinking in over the sandy beach.
  • Tire material: The tires are almost always made of plastic. However, the differences lie in whether they are hard plastic tires or inflatable rubber tires. Handcarts with pneumatic tires, such as the VidaXL trolley, have particularly good suspension and are ideal for uneven terrain.

• Load capacity: A handcart beach trolley can usually carry a load of at least 100 kg. When buying a handcart for the beach, you should consider what you will be transporting in it.

  If it’s just a few children’s toys, bathing gear and food, a small handcart with a low load capacity, such as the Kesser handcart, is usually sufficient.

  Anyone transporting large purchases, dogs or even children in a handcart beach trolley should look out for particularly robust products, such as the VidaXL trolley with an unbeatable load capacity of 300 kg.

• Steering: Handcarts have either a fixed front axle with 360 degree movable wheels or a movable front axle without swivel wheels. Depending on your personal preference, both variants are well suited for the beach.
• Pack size: To take the handcart with you on every trip to the beach, it should be easy to transport and stow away compactly. The foldable models usually measure 60 x 80 cm when folded.
• Transporting children: If the handcart is intended for transporting children, it must meet certain safety requirements. This included the following criteria:
  • Approval for passenger transport: The manufacturer’s specifications indicate whether the respective model is a product intended for passenger transport.
  • Safety test: To determine whether the trolley has been tested by experts for tipping safety, workmanship and drawbar position, there is the Geprüfte Sicherheitzeichen (GS mark) seal. This can be found in the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Belt system and handles: To ensure that children sit safely and don’t fall out, some handcarts have special handles and safety belts to buckle them in.
• Extras: Some extra features make the handcart suitable for the beach and particularly suitable for certain projects:
  • Sun canopy: If you are transporting children, dogs or perishable food, experience has shown that a sun canopy is an advantage. This provides shade on the otherwise often completely sunny beach. Great models with a sun canopy are, for example, the Fuxtec handcart or the Miweba handcart.
  • Drink holder: A handcart with a drink holder is not only practical when out and about, but also on the beach itself, where there is often nowhere to put a bottle or glass safely. Slightly raised and securely fixed to the handcart, the drink is protected from sand and falling over.
  • Parking brake: The handcart can be parked safely with a parking brake. This is particularly important in locations that are not completely level. The parking brake can also be important for families with children, as it prevents the stroller from being accidentally pulled away by a small child. One model with such a function is the Miweba handcart, for example.

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