4-Wheel Garden Hose Reel Cart

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SKU: 1043Q
$398.76 $469.13

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Standard ELEY Hose Reel Features

Durable Construction

Durable Aluminum Construction

No more bending, binding, or breaking. Our aluminum alloy delivers the perfect balance of weight, strength, and corrosion resistance. By blending in other key materials—iron, copper, magnesium, silicon, and zinc—our alloy is not only rust-proof, but also much stronger than aluminum alone.

Durable Construction

Powder Coat Finish

A high-grade powder coating melted on at 400°F delivers a hard, smooth finish that resists fading, cracking, and peeling.  Our neutral Spartan-bronze color blends beautifully with almost any color of siding, brick, stucco, stone, or wood.

Leak-Proof Plumbing

Freeze-Resistant Brass Swivel

Boasting a full 3/4-inch flow capacity, the innovative "no-kink" elbow design also features smooth-spin ball bearings and revolutionary freeze resistance. Durable lead-free brass is 100% drinking water-safe and backed by a 10-year No-Leak, No-Fail guarantee.

Leak-Proof Plumbing

Polyurethane Inlet Hose

With an inner tube and outer cover made of ultra-strong polyurethane, this 6-1/2 ft. x 5/8-inch ID full-flow feeder hose features lead-free, crush-proof brass fittings, is 100% drinking-water safe, and is backed by a 10-year No-Leak, No-Fail guarantee. Need a different inlet hose length or size? Read this article.

Durable Construction

Smooth-Spin Axle Bushings

Made from an ultra-durable material, ELEY axle bushings keep your reel spinning smoothly for years without any drag or binding.  They will also never require oil, grease, or any other lubricant, as they are 100% maintenance-free for life.

Durable Construction

Ergonomic Crank Handle

This teardrop-shaped, full-palm grip crank handle spins freely on a solid aluminum shaft and is made from an extreme-duty, high-impact material. It is positioned near the outer edge of the reel flange, allowing for greater leverage and easier rewinding.

Durable Construction

Stainless Steel Fasteners

There is no ELEY hose reel component that will rust or deteriorate, including the hardware used to assemble the hose reels.  Made from high-grade stainless steel, our bolts, screws, and nuts will deliver years of corrosion-free performance.

User-Friendly Features

Cam-Lever Brake

Easily turn the brake OFF & ON with one finger. Adjust the amount of braking to prevent unwanted hose rollout after you’ve stopped pulling it off the reel. Flip the lever to OFF for easy, free-spin rewinding.

How Your Product Arrives

Your 4-wheel cart hose reel will arrive in at least two packages, by combining our 2-Wheel Cart Hose Reel (item #1043) with our Quad-Wheel Kit (item #1045). If you select the extra-capacity hose reel, then your order will also include our Extra-Capacity Kit (Item #1044). Don't purchase these kits separately, as they will be included as part of your 4-wheel cart hose reel order.

Frequently Asked Questions - 4 Wheel Cart Reel

These FAQs are specific to the four-wheel cart, model 1043Q. 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 Cart vs. 4-Wheel Wagon Hose Reel.

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.

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 - Four-Wheel Wagon Hose Reel page if you'd like to preview the manual and video.

If I buy a standard capacity reel, can it be modified into an extra-capacity reel later?

Yes. ELEY offers two kits that can modify this model. The first is the Quad-Wheel Kit. This kit converts our two-wheel cart reel into this four-wheel cart model. The second kit that can modify this model is the Extra-Capacity Kit. This kit increases the 125-foot capacity of a standard capacity reel up to 200-feet of capacity. Both of these kits can be added or removed from this model at any time.

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.

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. Also, depending on which configuration you choose, 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.

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 you connect the long hose to the faucet, wheel the cart to the desired location and use the 6-foot inlet hose to water with?

The product was not designed to function that way, and it wouldn't work very well because the hose pulls off the reel parallel to the cart's tire axle. It would need to pull off perpendicular to the axle for the cart to be more easily wheeled away from the faucet.

Do the front tires turn, like on a grocery cart?

The front wheels don't turn, however, there are two methods to get the 4-wheel cart reel to turn to a different direction.

  1. The first is to push down on the handlebars in order to lift the front tires off the ground.
  2. The second is to lift up on the handlebars in order to lift the back tires off the ground.

Whichever you use, you can then simply spin the reel on the two tires remaining on the ground to change directions.

Do any of the wheels have a lock to prevent them from rolling?

No. So, make sure the wheels are not pointed downhill if you park the reel on a slope.

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.

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.