A pneumatic replacement wheelbarrow wheel for the TufX WB100LTX 100 Litre Heavy Duty Wheelbarrow, sold as a single unit for rapid on-site replacement after puncture or wheel failure.
A pneumatic replacement wheelbarrow wheel for the TufX WB100LTX 100 Litre Heavy Duty Wheelbarrow, sold as a single unit for rapid on-site replacement after puncture or wheel failure.
| BULK DISCOUNT | 5 | 10 |
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| Price | £30.49 £36.59 | £28.42 £34.10 |
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Log in to access trade discountsPneumatic replacement wheelbarrow wheel built as a direct fit for the TufX WB100LTX 100 Litre Heavy Duty Wheelbarrow, sold as a single unit for on-site replacement after puncture, tyre damage, or bearing failure. The needle roller bearing and pneumatic treaded tyre match the original fitted wheel specification, preserving the rolling performance and handling characteristics of the barrow without modification or adaptation. At over £190 per unit, a TufX barrow is a significant site investment: a spare wheel held on site means a puncture is a two-minute swap rather than a shift lost waiting on a delivery.
A TufX WB100LTX at full contractor price represents a meaningful capital investment for any site or hire fleet. A single nail on a demolition site, a rebar offcut on a reinstatement run, or a slow bearing failure under sustained 275kg loads can put that barrow out of service at any point in the working day. The cost of a barrow out of action on a time-critical pour, drainage run, or tarmac lay is measured in gang productivity and programme time, not just the wheel itself. Holding WBLTXPTO as site stock means the barrow is back in service in minutes, the shift continues, and the investment keeps working.
Direct fit for TufX WB100LTX: Designed as the correct replacement wheel for the TufX 100 Litre Heavy Duty Wheelbarrow. Fits without modification, additional fixings, or adaptation to the axle or frame.
Needle roller bearing: Matches the needle roller bearing specification of the original fitted wheel, maintaining the same low rolling resistance and extended bearing service life under heavy site loads that the WB100LTX is designed to deliver.
Pneumatic treaded tyre: Air-filled tyre with treaded profile maintains ground shock absorption on uneven, rutted, and broken site surfaces, preserving the handling characteristics of the original wheel across a full shift.
Plastic hub construction: Hub material and construction match the original TufX wheel specification. Orange tyre and yellow hub maintain visual consistency with the standard WB100LTX configuration.
Sold as a single unit: Ordered individually for targeted replacement of a single damaged or failed wheel without unnecessary surplus stock.
Trades and roles:
Site managers and tool controllers
Groundworkers and concreters
Tarmac and surfacing gangs
Plant and equipment hire controllers
Procurement teams managing site equipment stock
Industries:
Construction
Civil engineering
Highways and utilities
Groundworks contractors
Plant and equipment hire
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | TufX Pneumatic Replacement Wheelbarrow Wheel - for WB100LTX |
| SKU / Product Code | WBLTXPTO |
| Compatible Barrow | TufX WB100LTX - Heavy Duty Wheelbarrow 100 Litre |
| Tyre Type | Pneumatic treaded tyre |
| Wheel Bearing | Needle roller bearing |
| Hub Material | Plastic hub |
| Colour | Orange tyre, yellow plastic hub |
| Barrow Model | Status |
|---|---|
| TufX WB100LTX - Heavy Duty Wheelbarrow 100 Litre | ✓ Direct fit |
| WB90LGALV - 90 Litre Heavy Duty Galvanised Wheelbarrow | ✗ Not compatible - use WB90PWHL |
| MAXBARROW - MAXbarrow Heavy Duty Wheelbarrow 100 Litre | ✗ Not compatible - use MAXPWHL |
| WBCHURCH120 - Churchill Heavy Duty 100L HDPE Wheelbarrow | ✗ Not confirmed - contact CMT to verify |
| WB90HAE - Haemmerlin 90 Litre Wheelbarrow | ✗ Not compatible - use Haemmerlin spare wheel |
This replacement wheel is used by site managers, tool controllers, and operatives running the TufX WB100LTX on active UK construction, groundwork, and highways sites who need to return a barrow to service quickly after tyre damage, puncture, or bearing failure. It is equally relevant to plant and equipment hire companies maintaining a TufX barrow fleet, where holding spare wheels as site stock is standard practice for keeping a premium barrow investment operational without waiting on a delivery.
Replacing a pneumatic tyre on a WB100LTX after a puncture caused by nails, rebar offcuts, or sharp aggregate on a construction, demolition, or reinstatement site.
Swapping a worn or noisy wheel bearing on a WB100LTX before bearing failure under sustained 275kg loads causes the barrow to seize mid-shift.
Holding as on-site stock on projects running multiple WB100LTX barrows continuously, enabling a damaged wheel to be swapped immediately without removing the barrow from service for a full shift.
Restoring a TufX barrow fleet at the end of a project phase for continued use on the next contract without committing to full barrow replacement.
Planned maintenance replacement on hire fleet WB100LTX barrows where tyre wear or bearing roughness is identified during equipment inspection.
Step 1: Remove the damaged or failed wheel from the WB100LTX axle. Inspect the axle and axle fixing for any damage or wear before fitting the replacement.
Step 2: Fit the replacement wheel onto the axle, ensuring the needle roller bearing seats correctly on the axle shaft without forcing or misalignment.
Step 3: Secure the wheel using the original axle fixing. Confirm the wheel spins freely with no roughness, binding, or lateral play before loading the barrow.
Step 4: Check the pneumatic tyre pressure before returning the barrow to service. Inflate to the correct operating pressure if required.
Step 5: Inspect tyre pressure, tyre surface condition, and bearing smoothness at the start of each subsequent shift following wheel replacement.
Ordering the wrong wheel for the barrow: This wheel is a direct fit for the TufX WB100LTX only. It is not confirmed as compatible with the MAXbarrow, the WB90LGALV, the Churchill WBCHURCH120, or any Haemmerlin barrow. Always confirm the barrow SKU before ordering.
Running a worn bearing until complete failure: A needle roller bearing showing roughness or increased rolling resistance under load will eventually seize. Replacing at the first sign of bearing wear prevents a mid-shift failure and the additional axle wear that a seizing bearing causes.
Neglecting tyre pressure after fitting: A pneumatic tyre at correct pressure performs significantly better than one left underinflated under 275kg loads. Check pressure at the start of each shift following a wheel replacement.
Storing spare wheels in direct sunlight or near heat sources: Pneumatic tyres degrade faster when stored in sustained direct sunlight or near heat sources. Store spare wheels in a cool, covered location to preserve tyre condition during storage.
Using the pneumatic wheel on debris-heavy sites without considering the puncture-free alternative: On demolition, strip-out, or reinstatement sites where sharp ground debris is consistently present, a puncture-free tyre is the more appropriate long-term specification. The pneumatic wheel is the correct like-for-like replacement, but site conditions should be assessed before reordering pneumatic.
Fit and secure the replacement wheel correctly before returning the barrow to service. A wheel that is not fully seated and secured on the axle is a handling hazard under the 275kg maximum load of the WB100LTX. Do not use the barrow with a visibly damaged tyre, a flat tyre, or a wheel showing bearing roughness or seizure. Operatives should wear appropriate PPE including safety footwear when carrying out wheel replacement on site.
Check pneumatic tyre pressure at the start of each shift. Inspect the tyre surface periodically for cuts, embedded debris, and sidewall cracking that could lead to sudden deflation under load. Check the needle roller bearing for roughness or increased rolling resistance and replace the wheel assembly when bearing wear is noticeable. Store spare wheels away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent tyre degradation during storage.
Q: Which wheelbarrow does this wheel fit?
A: This wheel is a direct fit for the TufX WB100LTX Heavy Duty Wheelbarrow 100 Litre. It is not confirmed as compatible with the MAXbarrow MAXBARROW, the 90 Litre Galvanised Wheelbarrow WB90LGALV, the Churchill WBCHURCH120, or any Haemmerlin barrow model. If you are unsure whether this wheel fits a different barrow, contact the CMT sales team on 020 8311 1144 before ordering.
Q: Is this sold as a single wheel or a pair?
A: Sold as a single wheel unit. Most wheel replacements on site involve a single damaged or failed wheel rather than both simultaneously, so ordering individually avoids unnecessary surplus stock.
Q: What is this wheel NOT suitable for?
A: This wheel is not suitable for the MAXbarrow, the WB90LGALV 90 Litre Galvanised Wheelbarrow, or any Haemmerlin barrow model. It is not confirmed as a direct fit for the Churchill WBCHURCH120. Do not fit this wheel to a barrow it was not designed for, as an incorrect axle fit creates a handling hazard under load.
Q: What does "needle roller bearing" mean and why does it matter?
A: A needle roller bearing uses small cylindrical rollers arranged around the axle to reduce friction as the wheel turns. Compared to a standard ball bearing, a needle roller bearing handles higher radial loads more efficiently, which matters when the WB100LTX is running at or near its 275kg maximum capacity on uneven site surfaces. The lower rolling resistance also reduces operative pushing effort across a full shift. This replacement wheel uses the same needle roller bearing specification as the original fitted wheel, preserving the rolling performance the barrow is designed to deliver.
Q: Should I consider switching to a puncture-free tyre instead of replacing the pneumatic?
A: If the WB100LTX is operating on a demolition, strip-out, or debris-contaminated site where nails, rebar offcuts, and sharp aggregate are consistently present at ground level, a puncture-free tyre is worth considering as a longer-term solution. This pneumatic replacement is the correct like-for-like specification for general site use where puncture risk is not a persistent problem. Assess site conditions before reordering pneumatic on a site that has already had multiple punctures.
Q: How long should a replacement pneumatic wheel last under daily TufX barrow use?
A: Service life depends on the ground conditions the WB100LTX operates on, the load weights being carried, and how consistently tyre pressure is maintained. On clean compacted surfaces with correct inflation and loads within the 275kg rating, the pneumatic tyre and needle roller bearing provide extended service life. On rough or debris-contaminated ground, service life is shorter and puncture risk is higher. Checking tyre pressure at the start of each shift and inspecting the tyre surface for embedded debris extends the working life of the wheel significantly.
Q: How quickly can I get a replacement wheel delivered to site?
A: Order by 7pm for next-day delivery nationwide. CMT Group operates its own fleet of vehicles covering over 95% of the UK mainland, with live order tracking, real-time ETAs, and What3Words integration for precise delivery to a specific site entrance or compound gate. For time-critical situations, VIP same-day delivery is also available from any CMT depot.
