[sjessen]

I own two of the Scenic Roads both dual wheel (an 8 and 10 cubic foot) and also a older 8 cubic foot Brentwood. Both blow away the "break away" Jackson plastic tub. Both have hardwood handles and high ply tires that don't leak down like cheaper, common brands. The notable differences between the Brentwood and Scenic Road are that the SR wheel barrows have a great 10 yr warranty and the hardwood handles are of a larger grain that have been thickly coated (Poly Urethane?) whereas the Brentwood are using what looks to be close grain wood (likely oak) handles that are lightly finished. I would say that my impression of both is the Brentwood is slightly better quality however no where to the degree to justify the price difference (compared to the SR). Again, I have an older Brentwood which I would have to check on what the current features and specs are. Regarding and comparing the tubs between the two brands; the SC has a more plastic feel (it gives a little but still stiff). The older Brentwood that I have, feels stiffer (like it has more resin in it??) but I don't know if the Brentwood offerings go up to a 10 Cubic Foot tubs. Regarding what's the very best Steel wheel barrow brand, IMHO it would be the Sterling -double lapped tub models. High priced but they last damn near forever (30+ years) with care.

I have a Brentwood 8 cu with the wide tire. I like it a lot. had to replace the handles a couple of years ago and noticed on of them was cracked recently. 2 new handles were $71 delivered so I put metal straps on the broken one to strengthen it. Pretty sure the handle is hollow where it attaches to the tub. A bit disappointing since I paid extra for the heavier duty ones.