If anyone comes across this wonderful little cart, PLEASE let me know… mine has just about given up the ghost, and I can’t find them anywhere. I also have several friends and family who would love one….
They look like this:
They were formerly made by Republic Tool and Manufacturing, which was bought by Scotts. I have contacted Scotts, and they said the carts went out of production about 10 years ago. I am writing to Scotts to see if they will consider putting the carts back into production. Meanwhile, my only hope is to find someplace that still has some sitting in inventory… they fold up and come in a box.
If you would like Scott’s to manufacture them again, write to them at:
Scott’s Help Center
14111 Scottslawn Road
Marysville, OH 43041
You can also write to the division that used to make them:
Attn: Robert Domingez
42375 Remington Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
(Robert will pass them along to his boss). Thanks!!
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: E Z cart, wheelbarrow
I have one of the Republic EZ carts also, bought about twelve years ago and still holding up, though I’d welcome a replacement. You’re right–it’s the best cart ever–low enough to load easily, and perfectly balanced. And it cost far less than models now on the market.
I’ve written to the two addresses you gave, but I have little hope that we’ll get results.
Yep, me too……I also have one and it is, indeed a great little cart. Mine is about 17 years old and still hanging on but I sure would like to get another one. Sure can’t understand why they quit making them, much better for certain light hauling then the bigger (and far more expensive) ones.
I’ve had my cart for about 16 years. It’s been left out in all kinds of weather and, though a little rusted on the handle, is still the best cart I’ve ever had. Hope they consider making them once more!
Did anyone ever find a source for the EZ Cart? My grandson broke mine yesterday and I cannot find any. I called Scotts but was not given any hope..just said discontinued…If only we had the manufacturing rights and know-how..
Hi Iris,
So far, no luck… I have written to Scott’s several times asking if they are going to re-introduce the cart, and even if they would consider selling me the rights so I can put them back into production. So far, no one has written me back. : ( ~ Aeron
I love, love, love my E-Z cart by Republic. I got on the internet looking to see if it is still being manufactured and found these comments. Mine is still going and still in good shape even though it has been used a lot. Every project in the yard seems to include using my cart. It is so much better than a wheelbarrel. I keep looking at the local hardware and home stores and cannot find anything to compare. I hope one day I will see them again.
I have 2 and they are real workhorses. Would like to have another for backup and get one for a friend who needs the extra “hand”. They make great portable waterers while horse camping too. Maybe we should figure out how to make our own.
I have had one for many, many years – at least 15 – and have used it for everything, including extremely heavy loads over rough terrain. At one time I broke almost every plastic spoke of at the hub on one wheel and fixed it 2 part plastic epoxy plus screws drilled on an angle through the spoke into the hub (2 screws, one from each side on each spoke). It has held up for years since then and is still going strong. My concern now is that the bottom of the back ground support has worn completely through so I to am looking for another one.
Add me to the list who know this is the best garden cart ever owned. Fifteen years now and this one is about to give it up though….15 Arizona summers are hard.
Scott’s obviously does not know what they have…how many “garden carts” have a loyal following..
Share the news if they go back into production
The only fault I’ve found with my cart is that apparently it’s too tasty. A year or two ago a squirrel gnawed away most of the back edge (I watched him working on it). Even so, it’s still holding together.
Alice Bennett
I love the ez cart also . My mom had one and she died and it was given away. I have inherited her home and miss so much using that cart to keep up her place. I have been to all the garden shops to buy one to no avail.I used it so much I never found a fault with it. Keep me posted if anyone finds any.
Jamie Yates