Wrecking Yard Toolbox on Wheels?

[kythri]

What do you folks recommend for a wheeled toolbox that's capable of navigating the larger (2" - 4") gravel-lined wrecking yards around here?

I'm finding that my current luggable box is just obnoxiously heavy, and I'm not really all that inclined to pare it down, given that every time I've tried to get down to "just the essential" tools, I find that I've removed things I end up needing, and being unable to pull the parts I'm after.

I've seen several rolling boxes, but they typically have cheapo small wheels, or absolutely no clearance, and don't end up being anything that I could actually drag into the yard with me.

Suggestions?

 

[bwringer]

I'd start with an "all-terrain wagon", sometimes called a "landscaper's wagon".

It's basically a heavy-duty version of a child's toy wagon.

Of course, true junkyard chic would require making your own out of scrap -- I've seen these welded up out of this-n-that and using temporary spares as wheels.

 

[SlowAl]

This cart. It's a bit spendy, but it's really versatile. The sides can be removed so it becomes a flatbed, it comes with a removable plastic liner, you can loosen a pin at the front and tilt it back to dump out whatever you have inside.

Just keep in mind, the tires smell awful (like they just came out of the tire mold) and it doesn't seem to dissipate. Keep the cart outdoors or in a poorly sealed garage.

It's not a toolbox but instead of lugging around the weight of the toolbox, I would dump what I need in a canvas bag, into this cart, and have room left over for parts I pick up.

 

[jhelrey]

Wagon

 

[CWP1616L]

Yeah a landscaper's wagon would be perfect.

 

[archirelic]

I fabbed up a while back a pretty stout two drawer filing cabinet attached to a 660lb hand truck. Tilt back and away you go. Large enough tires to get you over the gravel and easy maneuverability b/c of the nature of the hand truck.

 

[nine4gmc]

I take a 1300lb capacity garden cart to the pull a part and LKQ here in town. It came from Lowes garden section and ran about $120. I have used it to pull two transmissions at one time and all my tools in it alone through the rough rocky lot.

Like this.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Yeah a landscaper's wagon would be perfect.

My "auto recycling" days are pretty much over, but I caution anyone about using one of those heavy duty "landscaper's wagons". Unless you have a low, 2-3 drawer box, your typical "top" box, 4-7 drawers, will be much too top heavy.

One good bump/dip and you'll be picking your tools out of the mud/gravel.

Big pneumatic tires are good, but you need a "drop axle" design.

 

[volvo92906]

What about one of those expandable box two wheel carts like Home Depot and Lowes has? I knew a welder that wheeled one of those around with him. The wheels arent huge but who knows.

http://www.homedepot.com/b/webapp/c...Id=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051&N=5yc1vZc22a

 

[cclfn]

I take a 1300lb capacity garden cart to the pull a part and LKQ here in town. It came from Lowes garden section and ran about $120. I have used it to pull two transmissions at one time and all my tools in it alone through the rough rocky lot.

Like this.

I have been eyeballing those for a cart to haul stuff around and up the ramp into a trailer. Do those sides fold down so you can have a flat bed? I have not seen the Lowe's version.

Wes

 

[nine4gmc]

Yes, all four sides will fold down. It has been a complete lifesaver in the yards!

 

[sloppy]

If you make a cart from a wagon. Do not bolt the tool box's down. Unless you have a lift gate or something to load it with..

 

[bas157]

I use that garden cart similar to cclfn posted. Probably the best $2 I spent at a yard sale! I put the tools I think I'll need in a bag and wheel it in (leaving less likely to need tools in the truck that I can run back to and get if needed).

 

[EVOLVO]

The local PnP provides a fleet of wheel barrows which are pretty good for a normal parts hunt day. If I'm going after something bigger I take my drop side yard cart that I got at a garage sale for $2!

 

[beatcad]

ok, i'm gonna ask just 'cause i'm not sure what yer getting at.
you just got a job at a wrecking yard? or a an auto recycling facility?
or a good old fashioned junk yard?
or yer just a guy like me who goes to old junkyards to get stuff for yer old car?
depending on yer answer I mite be able to help

 

[wrenchr]

Toolbox and bungee cords on a two wheeler.

 

[Dick in Wisconsin]

I take a 1300lb capacity garden cart to the pull a part and LKQ here in town. It came from Lowes garden section and ran about $120. I have used it to pull two transmissions at one time and all my tools in it alone through the rough rocky lot.

Like this.

If you're a welder, consider remodeling this to lower the center of gravity. Widen the tread and drop the "wagon" onto the axles. PUsh the front axle out so the front wheels can swing easily.

 

[Brad54]

pneumatic tires are essential.
I tried a wagon with the tall, narrow 1-inch wide hard wheels, and it simply will not go through gravel.

-Brad

 

[chris142]

How well to the big tires go through ankle deep sand? PICAPart here is in a Sand wash.

 

[Dick in Wisconsin]

pneumatic tires are essential.
I tried a wagon with the tall, narrow 1-inch wide hard wheels, and it simply will not go through gravel. -Brad

Pneumatic tires very, very important.

 

[Farmall 1066]

I just strap my hand box on back of my 4 wheeler, but I know most yards don't allow that.
Have used a pneumatic tired 2 wheel cart at other places.