Hi. I am calling this post best compost tumbler with wheels. So, it’s about compost tumblers that have wheels attached. These compost tumblers are great, since you can easily move them to where you want or need them in your garden.
So basically, having wheels attached means that when you need to empty your compost tumbler, it is not rooted to the spot (pun intended). A compost tumbler with wheels will make it possible for you to recycle your kitchen scraps and yard waste and to create compost that you can reintroduce into your garden soil again. All organic, made DIY. Making compost with a tumbler is not too hard or labor intensive.
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Mantis Back Porch Compost Tumbler With Wheels
In this post I am first looking at the Mantis Back Porch ComposTumbler CT08002. It is a outdoor mobile composter that is ideal for for smaller spaces. The compost bin is easy to turn and is made from heavy-duty, BPA free, food-grade polyethylene. Let’s list a couple of its main features.
Features and Specs
- made in the USA
- tumbler barrel features removable door to fill and empty it
- air vent on top allows oxygen into the compost bin (essential for good bacterial growth)
- drainage vents drains excess moisture to from the tumbler
- fully enclosed design keeps odors in and pests out
- dimensions : 31 x 26 x 37 inches
Product Perk : Wheels on the bottom of the frame make it easy to move it around. |
Questions and Answers
Wait a minute, how much does this thing actually weigh?
This rolling composter weighs 37.6 pounds. The set of wheels on the bottom of the frame makes it easy to move it around to where you need it.
How much compost can this compost tumbler hold in its compost bin?
The compost tumbler container is supposed to be able to hold around 37 gallons of kitchen scraps and yard waste, which is a decent amount for this type of mobile compost tumbler, even though it can be categorized as maybe a small compost tumbler.
Think of what a 30 gallon trash bag would hold. It is also engineered to make compost relatively quickly and comes to a low cost per gallon.
Am I supposed to collect the organic waste until I have enough to fill the whole tumbler?
Every time you add fresh organic material to the compost mix it retards the existing composting process a little. If possible collect the organic matter and add them as all at once as practically possible. Turn the compost tumbler a few times every day so the compost keeps mixing together well.
In a couple of weeks it will have have stewed nicely and will be ready for use. You can then start a new composting cycle, with the kitchen scraps and yard waste you have accumulated in the meantime.
You can also of course use the “compost tea” that drips out of the aerator/drainage vent when the tumbler is turned so that the vent is on the bottom.
Won’t the compost fall out of the tumbler when it is being turned?
There is a door latch on the removable door that keeps the door shut when it is being turned. It also keeps pets and pests from having access (no opposable thumb see).
How long could this outdoor composter last with regular use?
Some people report having used comparable outdoor compost tumblers for more than a decade. This one should last at least as long, unless it is either defective, used incorrectly or exposed to very extreme weather.
Notes On Quality and Operation
It may be a good idea to not fill the compost tumbler completely to the max – as there may be some issues with the frame while moving it with a full load. Also keep in mind that the plastic can become brittle under extreme temperatures of cold, so take some extra care when using it under such circumstances.
The big removable door makes it easy to load and unload the compost tumbler. You can park this close to the kitchen door if you want to add kitchen scraps directly or save up your waste and add them all in one go when you have enough – though it is best to not overload it. That being said, it is a sturdy little machine though.
The Mantis Back Porch ComposTumbler is certainly less messy and labour intensive than an old school compost heap that one has to turn by hand! And it can be moved to where ever you need it to be.
The inside of this compost tumbler bin with wheels has baffles that I think helps in the compost mixing process when the tumbler is being turned.
Possible PROS & CONS
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Hot Frog Compost Tumbler With Wheels
Features and Specs
- Dual bin compost tumbler
- Two wheels to allow easy movement
- Constructed from UV-resistant plastic
- Holds 37-gallons of compost-to-be
- Size (in inches): 36 Long x 31 Wide x 28 High
- Weight : 30 Lbs
Questions and Answers
Does this compost tumbler leak?
Yes as part of the design to allow enough air for the composting process to proceed, there are some places where the “compost tea” or liquids will drain from time to time. Rather not put this wheeled compost tumbler out on a patio or deck as the liquids may produce a stain on these surfaces.
Quick Tip : You can put down a big enough pan to catch some of the draining ” compost tea”, which can be used as a fertilizing agent. |
Does this wheeled tumbler make compost fast?
Not as fast as some of its bigger brothers, where higher temperatures are possible. Try and park this dual compost tumbler where it will get some sun, turn the bin every day and maybe cut some of the waste into smaller pieces before you throw them in the tumbler. In a couple of weeks you should have usable compost matter, which is about the time these size tumblers take to make compost.
Notes on Quality and Operation
Although the steel frame on this HOT FROG rolling composter is plenty sturdy, the wheels and front feet are made of plastic, which may have the potential to break at some point if the necessary care is not taken when operating it.
Possible PROS & CONS
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Check out the HOT FROG Compost Tumbler on Amazon.com. |
Compost Tumbler With Wheels – Final Thoughts
So, what is the best compost tumbler with wheels? Both these units offer good value and wheeled mobility, plus the same amount of compost bin space (37 gallons). Consider a high capacity compost bin if you need more space.
But, the dual bin design and lower price of the HOT FROG wheeled composter may make it the better choice for the budget conscious buyer and also it offers you the opportunity to have two different (if smaller sized portions) of composting going at the same time.
Thank you for reading my best compost tumbler with wheels review. I hope you find the right compost tumbler for you and your compost needs! |