Nobody likes carrying picnic items, groceries, or business files in their arms. Transporting a heavy load from any point to another can take a lot of work, and it will probably result in you panting your lungs out in the end. Apart from using up a lot of energy in the process, it can also be extremely annoying to do. Instead, why not consider purchasing an outdoor utility wagon to do the heavy lifting for you?
These tools transport items from point A to point B without any trouble at all. Simply fold out the wagon, load your things onto the wagon’s bed, and pull your entire load using the wagon’s handle. It’ll take a load off of your arms, and you can carry more items than you could ever hope to do with your God-given muscles.
In this article, we’re going to take a look at two highly rated Mac Sports utility wagons: the WTC-111 and the WTC-168. We’ll let you know from the get-go that they come with more similar features than differentiating ones. In order to determine which is the smarter purchase, we’ll begin by comparing the two.
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Load Capacity
WTC-111 and WTC-168
It’s important to know the total weight capacity of an outdoor utility wagon before placing your items onto the wagon’s bed. Even though these two wagons come with steel frames (more on this later), you won’t want your items to tear through the fabric (we’ll talk about this next). Both the 111 and 168 can carry loads of up to 150 pounds without the risk of damaging the frame and tires. Needless to say, you can carry much more in these wagons than you could in your arms (Arnold Schwarzenegger not included, of course).
Fabric
WTC-111 and WTC-168
The compartment where you’ll place your belongings in an outdoor utility wagon is made of lightweight fabric. Manufacturers refrain from using steel mesh or other non-flexible materials to keep their wagon’s overall weight down and to allow for the placement of several oddly shaped items on the bed. Both the 111 and 168 come with 600D polyester. Its thickness provides strength in keeping your items safely in place.
Wagon Size
WTC-111 and WTC-168
You’ll also want to check out the dimensions of an outdoor utility wagon before committing to one. Both of these Mac Sports wagon models feature beds that are 20 inches wide, 32 inches long, and 17.5 inches tall. This may not be enough to carry in all of your groceries in a single trip, but it’s large enough to place a child and pet in with room to spare. Furthermore, when these wagons are folded, they’re only about 8 inches long so they won’t take up much space in your garage/closet/trunk of your car.
Telescoping Handle
WTC-111 and WTC-168
These models come with telescoping handles to save space when folded up and stored away. Both of their handles are longer than 25 inches and can telescope with each. However, some users commented on having slight difficulties pulling the handle out after several months of use, but with a bit of lubricant, you can solve this problem rather easily.
Durability
WTC-111 and WTC-168
Both the 111 and 168 come with heavy-duty steel frames to help bear the 150-pound weight capacity. Even though the steel bars are quite thin to accommodate collapsibility, there is no sacrifice in strength and durability. Their thinness helps in keeping the overall weight of these carts down to around 22.5 pounds.
Maneuverability
WTC-111 and WTC-168
In addition to being lightweight, both of these Mac Sport outdoor utility wagons come with durable tires. These tires keep the unit moving on all sorts of terrain so you don’t need to constantly worry about the wagon rocking back and forth on grassy plains or rocky roads.
Foldable Table
WTC-111
Having a foldable table is a nice feature to have in your outdoor utility wagon. Not only do they provide spaces for your drinks or your child’s sippy cups, but they can also be used to place a few more items on tap when moving around. Unfortunately, the 111 doesn’t have a foldable table. If you need to put your drinks somewhere, feel free to place them in either of the two dedicated mesh bottle holders.
WTC-168
Unlike 111, the 168 does have a foldable table. With the foldable side tape, you can keep some of the sweetest picnic items off the ground and away from the hands of greedy ants. This wagon can roll with the table folded out, and it won’t affect the way the wagon moves around. Just be sure not to bump the table into anything when your drinks are in the holder.
Conclusion: Having a foldable table is better than not having one, especially since they have drink holders that won’t rock around as much as the wagon rocks side to side. They can also be helpful during picnics when your child wants a table to play with his or her favorite toys, or you need to keep your food away from critters. However, having a foldable side table isn’t exactly a necessity in making a quality wagon, and without one, like the 111, you can get through life just fine.
Mac Sports WTC-111 vs WTC-168: Verdict
As you can see, most of what the WTC-168 comes with is available in the WTC-111, like wagon size, steel frames, strong fabrics, telescoping handles, and performance (load capacity and maneuverability). The only significant difference between these two models is the absence of a foldable side table in the WTC-111.
The side table serves as both a place to keep your items – foods, toys, whatever else – up and away from the wagon bed and ground. It can be a great table to use during picnics and a place for your children to play with their toys. However, without a foldable side table, the WTC-111 wagon will work just fine. That being said, even though the table doesn’t serve any purpose in improving performance, it’s still nice to have. For that reason, we feel that the WTC-168 would be the better option to go with.
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