4-Wheel Garden Hose Reel Cart
The most durable 4-wheel garden hose reel cart on the market. Standard reel holds up to 125 feet of 5/8-inch garden hose. 6-1/2-foot inlet hose included. Backed by ELEY's industry-leading 10-YEAR No-Leak, No-Fail Guarantee & Warranty.
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!
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.
Stable, Push-Pull Mobility
Stable, no-tip design that easily maneuvers around your property or to multiple faucets. Not sure if 2-wheel or 4-wheel is right for you? Read our 2-wheel vs 4-wheel blog.
- Durable 1-1/2 inch aluminum tubing
- Stable 25-inch-wide, no-tip wheelbase
- 10-inch, foam-filled, flat-free turf tires
- 18-inch wide dual-grip handlebars
- Easy, push-pull mobility
- 10-year NO-fail guarantee!
Drinking-Safe, No-Leak Plumbing
The entire plumbing consists of just two high-quality components backed by our industry-leading 10-year NO-leak guarantee! Easy repair in case of accidental freeze damage.
6-1/2 Foot x 5/8-Inch Inlet Hose:
- Ultra-durable polyurethane material
- Crush-proof fittings
- 5/8-inch full-flow fittings
- Drinking-safe ECO brass fittings
ECO-Brass Swivel:
- Lead-free, 100% drinking-water safe
- Proprietary, ultra-smooth, ball-bearing design
- Revolutionary freeze-resistant design
- Full 3/4-inch water flow
Rugged, Rust-Proof Construction
No more twisting, binding, and breaking under the weight of water-filled hose.
- Rigid aluminum construction
- Stainless-steel hardware
- Durable powder-coat finish
- 10-year NO-Fail guaranteed!
Practical, Easy-To-Use Functionality
Common-sense features designed to make your watering tasks easier and more enjoyable.
- Innovative finger-flip ON/OFF rollout braking
- Rugged, comfort-grip crank handle
- Smooth-spin axle bushings
- Set-up for left or right-hand rewinding
- 10-year NO-fail guarantee!
Our Chief Designer Explains the ELEY Difference
In the following clips, hear from customers and co-founder Craig Eley as he explains the practical, quality-minded approach the ELEY design team takes in developing the most durable and highest-rated Garden Hose Cart Reels on the market.
Video Overview: Portable, Wheeled Hose Reels
The ELEY 4-wheel portable garden hose reel is our 2-wheel cart reel, modified with our quad-wheel kit during assembly, and converted into our 4-wheel model. The 4-wheel design offers more stability and easier push-pull mobility compared to the tip-and-go maneuvering of the 2-wheel model. Watch this short video to see a quick introduction to both models. If you think the 2-wheel model might be a better fit for you, visit our 2-wheel garden hose reel cart page.
Rugged, Durable Construction
Explore ELEY's commercial-duty construction, including:
• Rustproof Aluminum-Alloy Material
• Stainless-Steel Hardware (nuts, bolts, screws)
• High-Grade Powder Coat Finish
• High-Impact, Industrial-Grade Resin Components
• Smooth-Spin Delrin® Axle Bushings
Leak-Free, Drinking Safe Plumbing
Forget about leaks. The entire plumbing on all ELEY garden hose reels consists of just two ultra-durable and drinking-water-safe components; our brass swivel (or rotary union) and our 6-1/2-foot polyurethane inlet hose (also referred to as a jumper hose). ELEY garden hose reels are backed by our industry-leading 10-Year No-Leak guarantee!
Practical, Easy-To-Use Functionality
The product development team at Eley Corporation aren't just designers...they're pioneers. Their cutting-edge features were specifically designed in to make your watering tasks easier and frustration-free.
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.
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.
- The first is to push down on the handlebars in order to lift the front tires off the ground.
- 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.
