2-Wheel Garden Hose Reel Cart
- Durable aluminum-alloy construction.
- Two 10-inch, flat-free turf tires to easily roll your reel around.
- Drinking water safe materials, including lead-free brass components.
- 6-1/2 ft. x 5/8-inch inlet hose included.
- Patented design: Patents – Eley Hose Reels
- 10-YEAR No-Leak, No-Fail Warranty.
- Frequently Asked Questions
Cart Hose Reel Specifications & Dimensions
ELEY® Polyurethane - Everything You've Been Wanting in a Garden Hose
100% Drinking Water Safe
5/8-Inch Full-Flow Fittings
"Loop-Flip" Kink-Resistant
Ultra-Lightweight
Lead-Free, Crush-Proof Brass Fittings
Tear, Cut & Puncture Resistant Cover
Latex-Free & Non-Marking Cover
Rated to 150 PSI & 165°F
Made in the USA!
10-Year, No-Fail Guarantee!
Standard ELEY Hose Reel Features
2-Wheel Cart Hose Reel Videos
Frequently Asked Questions - 2 Wheel Cart Reel
These FAQs are specific to this particular model. For general FAQs about all ELEY reels, visit our Garden Hose Reels FAQs.
2 Wheels vs. 4 Wheels? Which is right for me?
Without a doubt, this is the most asked question regarding this model. We recommend reading our quick comparison guide for answers from the experts: 2-Wheel vs. 4-Wheel Hose Reel Cart.
Is assembly required?
Yes, however, don't let that scare you away. Quick and easy assembly was one of our R&D team's primary objectives when designing the durable ELEY hose reels. We provide an excellent assembly manual with the hose reel as well as a full step-by-step video demonstration of the assembly on this website. Please visit our Assembly Instructions - Two-Wheel Cart Hose Reel page if you'd like to preview the manual and video.
Will it easily tip over?
Our portable wheeled hose reels are not easily tipped over. While the addition of the optional Quad-Wheel Kit does add a bit more stability, the primary factor in the reel tipping over is how tight you set the adjustable cam-lever brake. Watch this short video to see how to set, adjust and use our innovative cam-lever brake. These reels weigh 35 pounds or more and have a 2-foot wide by a 2-foot-deep base. The center of gravity of the unit is designed to keep the cart upright.
Is the 2-wheel hose reel cart made with drinking water safe materials?
Yes. ELEY hose reels are manufactured using high-quality materials commonly used in applications involving drinking water contact. The water-contact components include a durable polyurethane inlet hose, with hose fittings and swivel components made from lead-free brass that comply with federal lead-free standards.
For more information, see Drinking Water Safe & Garden Hoses: What You Need to Know.
I'm a tall person. Are there extensions available for the push-pull handles?
Sorry, at this time we don't offer any extensions for the push-pull handles.
Is an optional tool basket available?
No. No tool basket option is available at this time. If one becomes available, it will be announced to our notification subscriber list. Notification sign-up is in the footer of this website.
What are the dimensions of the flat-free tires?
The diameter of our foam-filled rubber turf tires is 10 inches and the width is 3-1/2 inches.
Does the sharp bend in the brass swivel restrict water flow?
The change in the shape of the garden hose swivel gooseneck does have a theoretical impact on water flow, but it is so minimal that our digital flow meter with a resolution of 0.01 gallons per minute (GPM) and our pressure drop gauges cannot detect it.
Can I connect a long hose to the faucet and use the included 6-foot inlet hose for watering with the 2-wheel cart?
No — the included 6.5-foot inlet hose is designed only to connect the hose reel cart directly to a nearby faucet. It is not intended to be used as the primary watering hose.
For best performance and maneuverability, connect your main garden hose to the reel drum and keep the cart relatively close to the water source.
Using a long hose between the faucet and the cart can make the cart harder to move and may place unnecessary strain on the axle and frame during use.
If you need greater reach from the faucet, we recommend repositioning the cart as needed rather than extending the inlet connection.
I don't see my question on this list.
The FAQs on this page are specific to this model.
For more general FAQs that would pertain to all hose reel models, scan our General Hose Reel FAQs on the hose reel collection page.
Overall rating: 4.886414 / 5 from 8126 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The 2-Wheel Garden Hose Reel Cart is praised for its sturdy construction, high-quality materials, and ease of assembly. Customers appreciate the durability and solid design, with no reported leaks. The cart is not easily tipped over due to its weight and base design, and shipping is fast and efficient.
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- Cart Sturdiness (9%): It was noted by customers that the cart is sturdy, solid, and a major step up from previous hose carts they have purchased.
- Construction Quality (4%): It was highlighted by customers that the construction of the product is heavy duty, sturdy, and well-constructed.
- Material Quality (3%): It was highlighted by customers that the materials used in the product are of high quality and sturdy.
- Assembly Ease (6%): Customers expressed appreciation for the easy assembly of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
- Shipping Speed (3%): It was noted by customers that shipping was fast and efficient, with multiple mentions of quick delivery.
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Review highlights
- "Very good quality, no leaks, easy assembly, instructions were written in English and easy to follow" —
- "Robust design, quality materials and construction." —
- "Excellent quality materials, design and the best instructions I've seen on equipment requiring assembly." —
Reviews
Best Reel Cart You Can Find
"With the robust construction of the oversized tubular frame this unit is meant to last. The best part is the use of brass fittings for hose connections at the reel. inferior products use plastic that I have always found to leak. The fastening system with the water hose is genius so the hose doesn't kink and restrict water."
Exactly what I needed
"I purchased an Eley hose reel several years ago and it has held up very well. It held up so well and was so easy to use that I could justify the cost for a second one. I was pleased to see that the materials were just as sturdy as the first one. It is easy to assemble, easier to use. I can roll up a hose comically fast! If you are on the fence about this purchase, this old lady highly recommendeds that you do."
Another A-1 transaction! Eley offers
"Another A-1 transaction! Eley offers an excellent product with easy ordering, immediate delivery, and user-friendly assembly. I now have acquired three of your hose reel carts with associated hoses and attachments. They are far superior to the offerings of your competition and worth every penny. I am a landscape architect and appreciate quality ."
A Good Tool
"The Eley 2-wheel hose reel cart winds my garden hose without making me bend over, doesn't tip when I roll the hose from the side, doesn't scuff my paver patio, and looks great. It's sturdy. I don't have to hold it in place with my free hand while I wind the hose. The cart doesn't leak or squeak. Assembly was easy. This cart costs 8 times the price of some hose reel carts. Given what I spend for good tools and demand from them, this is a 5-star cart. It shows what a good Chinese manufacturer can do with a decent budget and good specs."
Best Hose Reel
"Had so many other hose reels over the years that were plastic and leaked or broke. I bought one of these reels several years ago and decided I'd never go back. Our last plastic one broke this year, and we invested in another one. I couldn't be more happy. Easy to roll out and roll back in. Very durable and does not leak."
I'm glad we didn't order
"I'm glad we didn't order two (2) units to get the discount. This was one of the biggest PIAs to assemble ever; I'll never do it again and won't look at other ELEY products. For $533. 70 and 3 different boxes with wasteful packaging, you should be able to figure out how to assemble and ship the reels intact to the customer in one box and not aggravate the pi$$ out of customers that want to do business with USA companies. Same comments for the accessories purchased for additional capacity."
High Quality Construction
"I was very impressed by the level of quality materials in the 2 wheel hose reel. The parts were machined very well and fit together perfectly. The cranking action is silky smooth and the hose connections don’t leak at all"
Hose fun
"This is the best hose reel ever. I bought the w/ 200’ extension pkg. It spoils up and out great. My wife and I fight to see who gets to operate it. Minor issue. The collar halve on one side doesn’t mate seamlessly as on the other side. Not machined exactly true ? Doesn’t affect the operation though."
Best Hose Reel Ever
"When needing to replace yet another hose reel for a commercial property we mange, we decided to spend a little more and buy the Eley reel. After the first use it was clear that this is a vastly superior product to all of junk we have been putting up to over years. Worth every penny."
A hose reel for the
"A hose reel for the ages. If you are tired of cheap plastic hose reels, this is the one for you. Not cheap but built to last for decades. The kit comes with a couple of BASIC tools. Best if you have a mechanic's tool set to assemble this. I used a long ball hex socket (3/8" drive) and a ratchet. It helps to have a headlight to fit some of the parts together."
