A wheelbarrow comprising a frame having two arms defining handles, two supporting legs, a load container and wheel support structure. The center of gravity of the container is located substantially in vertical alignment with the axle in the operative position of the wheelbarrow. The axis is removablely mounted in bearings. An abutment member is disposed at the front end of the wheelbarrow and extends transversely to each side of the longitudinal centerline of the wheelbarrow defines with a forward edge of the container a stable vertical storage position of the wheelbarrow. The wheel axle is adapted to accommodate different wheel arrangements for use on different kinds of ground or terrain. |