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Our Top Choice
Wheeleez Folding Beach Cart
Wheeleez has been around for a while and it’s a brand that knows what it’s doing. All Wheeleez carts are made in the USA and are of the finest quality.
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Great load capacity of 165 pounds. Wheel design prevents sinking in sand.
Despite heavy weight load capacity, axles not designed for extreme use and really rough terrain.
Foldable, telescopic handle
165 pounds
14.5 x 14 inches; 18 pounds
12” balloon beach wheels
Tubular steel, polyurethane
Best Value
Rio Brands Deluxe Wonder Wheeler
One of oldest companies producing beach furniture is Rio Brands. Always seeking to improve designs, it produces some great beach carts.
Excellent capacity of 15 cubic feet and 100 pounds. Easily foldable for simple storage.
Plastic wheels become worn after prolonged use on pavement
Foldable, extending handle
100 pounds
24.5 x 32 inches; 10 pounds
10” rear, 4” front plastic wheels
Plastic, Steel
Fish N Mate 143 Sr Cart
If you're looking for a heavy duty cart, go to Fish N Mate. It manufactures fishing equipment of the highest quality, including carts.
Doesn’t rust, due to its aluminum build. Can carry a very heavy load (up to 200 pounds). Comes with recreational attachments to make it more suitable for the beach.
Very heavy compared to dedicated beach carts. No adjustable handle.
Extending Handle
200 pounds
10 x 22 inches; 24.7 pounds
5”x15” wheels
Aluminum
Reels on Wheels Beach Buddy Fishing Cart
Reels on Wheels is a Chinese-based company, but, if you want their product, you need to go to CPI Designs – and all-American fishing equipment manufacturer.
Made of aluminum so very rust-resistant. Extremely light, which making it viable for carrying around the beach.
Light weight means lower capacity than heavier competition – 100 pounds.
Fishing Cart, extending Handle
100 pounds
15 x 26 inches; 13 pounds
5”x13.5” pneumatic wheels
Aluminum
Mac Sports Garden Utility Wagon
Mac Sports is the place you need to go if you want a folding furniture item or wagon. It offers some of the best such products on the market.
Folds down to just 8 inches for easy storage. Can carry a great load – up to 150 pounds.
Thinner wheels than some which might cause it to sink into sand when you’re rolling over it.
Foldable, extending handle
150 pounds
35.5 x 20.2 inches; 22.6 pounds
Pneumatic wheels
Aluminum, 600D fabric