Every spring, the same mountain of compost and soil needs to go everywhere at once. Soil is deceptively heavy, and the trips add up fast.
Why this job is harder than it should be
Wheelbarrows full of soil are some of the heaviest loads you push all year. Many people under-fill to keep control, doubling the number of trips.
How the WorkWagon helps
Rated for heavy material
800 kg (1,764 lb) safe load rating — soil is dense, so you'll hit weight before you fill the deck.
Bags stay organized
Bagged soil and mulch stack flat on the steel deck.
Right to the bed
Pull alongside and unload at the bed, not at the end of the driveway.
Powder-coated steel
Easy to sweep and rinse after messy loads.
Load planning
Approximate; moisture changes weight a lot. Soil reaches the weight limit long before the deck is full.
| Bagged soil, 0.06 m³ (2 cu ft) | 18–23 kg (40–50 lb) |
|---|---|
| Bagged mulch, 0.06 m³ (2 cu ft) | 9–14 kg (20–30 lb) |
| Loose topsoil, 0.1 m³ (3.5 cu ft) | ≈ 130–170 kg (290–375 lb) |
| WorkWagon safe load rating | 800 kg (1,764 lb) |
Tips from our farm
- Weigh-plan soil loads; dense material reaches 800 kg (1,764 lb) quickly.
- Use tubs for loose material so unloading is a tip, not a shovel.
- Stage pallets of bags near the driveway, then shuttle to beds.
WorkWagon — $2,798
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Common questions
How many bags of soil can it carry?
About 35–40 bags of 18–23 kg (40–50 lb), staying within the 800 kg (1,764 lb) rating.
Can I load loose soil directly?
You can, but tubs or a liner make unloading much easier. Watch the weight — loose soil is heavy.
Can it carry pavers or stone?
Yes, within the 800 kg (1,764 lb) rating. Stone is dense, so plan smaller loads.
More answers in the WorkWagon FAQ, our 3-year warranty and return policy, and freight rates by state.
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