4-Wheel Garden Hose Reel Cart

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.

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.

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.

Yes. ELEY hose reels are manufactured using high-quality materials commonly used in applications involving drinking water contact. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Sorry, at this time, we don't offer any extensions for the push-pull handles.

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.

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

The diameter of our foam-filled rubber turf tires is 10 inches and the width is 3-1/2 inches.

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.

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.