Worx Aerocart--anyone have one?

Jan in CO · #1 10/26/14, 10:47 AM

Saw an 'infomercial' for this cart on television. I don't usually pay any attention to them, but my Mother was watching and called me to come see it. LOOKS like it would be wonderful for those of us who have to do things without any help. If anyone has one, can you give us an idea of what you like or don't like about them? Thanx

Buffy in Dallas · #2 10/27/14, 09:25 AM

Thanks for posting that. It does look like a good multi-use tool that would be useful. I think I'll go do more research on it. I can't buy now but will need one later.

am1too · #3 10/27/14, 10:05 AM

Interesting piece of equipment. Its molded parts do give me some concern as to durability. Personally I do not think it would stand up to the abuse of a homestead. It looks really light in construction to me.

mmoetc · #4 10/27/14, 10:32 AM

No actual experience with this item but I've generally found that hybrid tools designe to do a multitude of different things rarely do any of those things as well as tool designed to do a specific function. The wheelbarrow part looks small and it appears to be of lighter construction than I would want in a hand cart. It looks like a nice, light duty toy for the suburban yard but not an everyday workhorse.

FarmboyBill · #5 10/27/14, 11:33 AM

Its molded steel. same as a wheelbarrows tub is.

unregistered5595 · #6 11/27/14, 12:59 PM

Guess what?!?! We just had one delivered. We considered it, looked it over and over and then actually bought it. (we aren't infomercial buyers in general, I consider us anti-infomercial people because if they have to spend that much on marketing I generally don't believe it )
It is now assembled, it's looking really good for what we want it for. To haul dirt, leaves, compost, and to move boats (bought the trailer hitch attachment).

We are pretty happy with it. How does it hold up? I don't know it's winter, we'll know more in summer. We've spent the past couple summers dragging things around on tarps and old sheets, this is definitely an improvement.

I am happy with the solid tires, that won't go flat. I'm also happy with being able to use it as a dolly since we needed that too. I'm THANKFUL, and it is Thanksgiving.

[Here is the weird part. Fedex and USPS both have tracking information online. Both say we refused the shipment. I chatted with Fedex, although the information is incorrect, we didn't refuse shipment, they apparently don't care because USPS did the final delivery. What to do now? Officially based on Fedex and USPS we didn't receive the shipment and while that is not true, they are shipping it back to the sender. It is bizarre. Do these kinds of thing clear up on their own?]

I give a thumbs up to this worx wheel barrow.

unregistered353870 · #7 11/27/14, 07:09 PM

No info on that product, but some of their other products have gotten terrible reviews.

unregistered353870 · #8 11/27/14, 07:11 PM

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[Here is the weird part. Fedex and USPS both have tracking information online. Both say we refused the shipment. I chatted with Fedex, although the information is incorrect, we didn't refuse shipment, they apparently don't care because USPS did the final delivery. What to do now? Officially based on Fedex and USPS we didn't receive the shipment and while that is not true, they are shipping it back to the sender. It is bizarre. Do these kinds of thing clear up on their own?]

I'm a little confused by this, but if you have the product, sounds like it's not your problem to worry about that issue...they might issue a refund or try to ship you another one...then it becomes your "problem" to either straighten out or forget about, depending on whether you feel you owe it to them to fix the mistakes of others.

Let us know how it holds up after you get some use out of it.

unregistered5595 · #9 11/28/14, 09:04 AM

I know it's not my problem. By letting it slide, it may become my problem. What will I do with a free worx wheelbarrow? I'd have a very guilty conscience.

I will report back when we've had a chance to break it in.

jwal10 · #10 11/28/14, 11:25 AM

I am always looking for something better. I like a wheelbarrow but they are too unstable with only 1 front wheel. With a very bad left hand and shoulder I need a handlebar that goes cross wise, not 2 handles. I found this.

http://www.sears.com/marathon-indust...&blockType=G42

Mine wasn't bought at sears and it has the tires that never go flat, I guess you can buy them with these special tires as an upgrade. Walmart also sells these. I really like it, stable and one hand use, push or pull. Much easier than a wheelbarrow, nice size and is sturdy....James

unregistered353870 · #11 11/28/14, 06:48 PM

I just caught the end of that infomercial...it does look very handy, especially the forks with the straps to pick things up...but I am easily influenced by marketing. I'll wait to see how others like it.