Keep Your Hose Organized With A Tractor Supply Tool That Moves With You

Lugging a heavy hose around your property can be exhausting and cumbersome, but if you want a lush lawn or garden, it is sometimes your only choice. For those who want to simplify moving their hose, however, there's an interesting Tractor Supply find that offers more flexibility. The GroundWork Hose Reel Cart is a clever, mobile hose storage solution that has garnered lots of praise from buyers and makes it easy to say goodbye to traditional garden hose storage.

Retailing for $179.99, this ⅝-inch-by-400-foot hose reel cart is made from steel and finished with a rust-resistant treatment, making it suitable for continual outdoor use. The tires on the cart are ideal for pulling it across your property, even if there are slight changes in elevation or uneven terrain. Underneath the hose reel, there's also a metal basket for hauling small items to make working outside easier than ever. The cart itself is designed with enough weight to not tip over easily, which is imperative when handling large and heavy hoses.

This product has a 4.3-star average from more than 1,000 reviews at the time of writing. Buyers routinely mention that this model is improved from former designs, stating that it works well and is sturdy and easy to use. One 5-star review on Tractor Supply's website states: "This hose reel is well built. Good welding and heavy-duty materials. I was impressed that the water fitting is solid brass and not cheap galvanized steel. I use it every day and [it] works well. Very good product."

There is a lot to like about this hose storage solution, and 80% of reviewers recommend it. But some customers mention quality control issues or challenges with regular usage that bear mentioning. Firstly, some buyers have complained that the connections leak, which renders the cart less efficient and useful. One 5-star review recommends a workaround by removing the leader hose and replacing it with a higher-quality one.

Another topic of concern is the cart's potential susceptibility to rust. One 2-star reviewer writes, "I like it a lot. But it rusts and crumbles." If you're concerned about it rusting, one of the best ways to prevent this is to detach it from the spigot and store it away from the elements when it's not being used on a daily basis. While reeling it in might not be as seamless as using a battery-powered reel to keep your garden hose organized, the cart's pneumatic tires should make it pretty easy to pull into a shed or garage for storage.

If you are game to purchase this cart for your property but want to protect your investment, it's good to hold onto a copy of your receipt in case you run into any performance issues. Additionally, should you require any replacement parts — which a number of customers mention — Tractor Supply recommends reaching out to their customer service number for assistance.