Looking for help building a custom mesh equipment trolley for a grassroots football club—designed to carry balls, poles, and training gear across rough ground.

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We’re a local grassroots football club looking for support with building a custom mesh storage trolley to help transport equipment li
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ke footballs, cones, slalom poles, and mini goals across grass and uneven surfaces.

The design includes:

  • Welded steel or aluminium frame (approx. 4ft high)
  • Solid base so poles and cones don’t fall through
  • Mesh sides for visibility and airflow
  • Four large pneumatic wheels for outdoor use
  • Push bar at one end and a tow handle at the other

We have a full blueprint and visual mock-up available and can provide key materials like wheels or mesh panels if needed. The goal is to create a durable, easy-to-use trolley that makes equipment transport safer and more efficient for our volunteer coaches.

We’re working with a limited budget, so this could suit a student project, community build, or skilled hobbyist interested in helping a youth sports club. If you’re interested in collaborating or taking on the build, we’d love to hear from you!

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Hi there,

What kind of budget are you working with? Similar options are available at not too high prices.

Here is one that has always been super solid for me: Platform Trolley with 3 or 4 Sides – Engineered Solutions

Otherwise, a super cheap option would be some thick plywood for an open box and then this cheap set of rough terrain wheels for the pitch.

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Hi Jacob,

Thank you for your reply — you’ve been really helpful with your suggestions and have given me some great ideas. I may go for the budget-friendly option for now, but I’ll definitely consider the platform trolleys you recommended when we (hopefully) have a bigger budget in the future.

Best regards,
Colin