Garden Hose Reel

W hat kind of watering system do you have in your garden? Any garden regardless of its size requires constant watering. While there are plenty of ways to so do, a garden hose will help you do it faster. However, if you’re using a hose, you must probably be acquainted with how frustrating it is to untangle it, a process that can take a lot of your time.

A hose reel can quickly resolve that problem, providing you not only with a functional way of winding the hose but also with a beautiful garden ornament. But with so many options already on the market, it might be a bit difficult to resume to only one choice. So, to aid you in your decision, we provide our best recommendations.

Top 9 Garden Hose Reels Compared

Photo	Product Name	Weight	Dimensions	Capacity	Material	Hose included	Price
Best Overall	1. Rapid Reel 1043-GH	33 lbs	6.5” x 5” x 8”	150ft	Diecast Aluminum, Brass Swivel		Check Price
Our Choice	2. Suncast RSW125D	16.8 lbs	24” x 27” x 23.5”	125ft	Resin		Check Price
	3. Liberty Garden 707	17 lbs	15” x 16” x 13.5“	150 ft	Cast Aluminum with Powder-coated Finish		Check Price
Best for Wall Mounting	4. Gardena 8023	18 lbs	20” x 11” x 20”	82 feet	Steel and Plastic		Check Price
Best Budget-friendly Reel	5. Giraffe Tools 65 FT	18.7 lbs	20.5” x 18.8” x 10.5”	65 ft	PP and PVC		Check Price
	6. The Ames Companies 998287	27 lbs	11” x 20.2” x 17.8”	100ft	Aluminum		Check Price
	7. Suncast Aquawinder 125′	18 pounds	21.7” x 16.6” x 21.1”	125’	Durable plastic casing		Check Price
	8. Coxreels 1125-4-200	37.9 lbs	21” x 19” x 26”	200ft	Powder Coated Steel		Check Price
	9. Palm Springs 4 Wheel Cart	35 lbs	33” x 24.5” x 34.5”	250ft	Steel Frame		Check Price

1. Rapid Reel 1043-GH

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This model comes with a Diecast aluminum frame that can hold up to 150 feet of 5/8 inch hose, providing you with plenty of storage. It has a brass swivel, which will provide you with durability, while the wide wheelbase offers portability and maneuverability.

Even more, the flat-free 10-inch wheels will make sure not to damage your lawn when you’re moving it from one place to the other. For more efficiency, it has a braking system, with two small support-feet to keep the frame stable during use, and it has two comfortable handles, to provide you with a strong and sturdy grip.

Thus, it provides stability and it includes a polyurethane inlet hose. It measures 36 1/16 inches in height, 25 inches in width, and 22 ½ inches in length. It comes with a 10-year warranty from the moment of your acquisition.

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2. Suncast RSW125D

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If you’re tired of rewinding your hose manually, then this water-powered automatic hose reel will provide you with the comfort you’re looking for. It provides you with hands-free rewinding with only a flip of a lever, as it uses the water pressure to gather the hose. During the process, around 4 up to 6 gallons of water will be discharged, so you can use it to water additional plants or for outdoor cleaning, therefore minimizing waste.

There will be no more tangled hose, as it features the Smart Track guide, which will evenly distribute the hose along the reel. It can hold up to 125ft of 5/8” standard vinyl hose, and it comes with a leader and discharge hoses. The hose won’t be damaged by sunrays, as the reel has a durable resin construction, measuring 14 ¼ inches in width, 21 ¾ inches in depth and 20 ¾ inches in height.

The housing comes with a decorative java-colored wicker pattern that will seamlessly integrate it into your garden design. Even more, it comes fully assembled, so you can use it out of the box, and it is relatively easy to move around as it weighs 21 pounds. It includes 2 garden stakes, and it comes with a limited 10-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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3. Liberty Garden 707

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Made from cast aluminum with a powder-coated finish, it is rust and corrosion resistant, so you can use it for a long time. It can support any 5/8-inch hose, which should be up to 125 ft, but it doesn’t come with one, so you’ll have to buy it separately. It features a decorative-like design, with complicated swirls, making it aesthetically-pleasing.

It comes with a top-shelf so you can store your frequently-used gardening tools for quick reach, and it can easily be mounted on a wall to provide you with plenty of room. It features a brass swivel which helps you to roll and unroll the hose, while the hose guide will make sure the hose spout is accessible at all times. It measures 15 inches in depth, 16 inches in width – without the handle, and 13.5 inches in height, and 22.63 inches in overall width – with the handle included.

It is relatively easy to move around and maneuver as it weighs 17 pounds. While it does require assembly, it won’t take longer than 5 minutes, and it comes with a leader hose, to provide you with more reach. It comes with a limited 1-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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4. Gardena 8023

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It measures 21.22 inches in length, 21.33 inches in height, and 9.84 inches in width, and it weighs 18 pounds, thus it is compact and easy to maneuver. It can be mounted on any wall, as it comes with all the necessary hardware included, and it can swivel left and right in a 180 ° arc providing you with flexibility.

It features an automatic roll-up system that rewinds the hose once you shortly pull on it, ensuring it will not bend or crank once it’s secured inside the box. The integrated steel spring will make sure to quickly withdraw the hose, so you won’t waste time, while the hose guide will evenly distribute it along the reel, ensuring there is no tangling or twisting.

It features a hassle-free dismounting system, which provides you with the freedom of quickly dismounting it from the wall bracket for over-winter storage. Even more, it comes with an integrated high-quality 82-ft long hose, which has a 0.5-inch diameter, and it comes with a long 59-inch connector hose. It also includes a cleaning nozzle, a water stop, and 3 tap connectors, so you can use it out of the box. Moreover, it is compatible with all Gardena water nozzles, so you can easily choose the one you like to work with. It features a 5-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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5. Giraffe Tools 65 FT

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This set comes equipped with all the accessories you need to ensure the green color of your lawn. Therefore, in the pack you’ll find a hose reel, a hose, and an adjustable sprayer nozzle, so you can start watering your garden from the moment you take it out of the box. All the products are under a 2-year warranty as well as a lifetime of free technical support, from the moment of your purchase.

The hose reel offers versatility in installing it, as it can be mounted on the ceiling, wall or floor, depending on your preferences and necessities, thanks to its wall bracket. Even more, the pin keeping the bracket and hose reel connected allows you to quickly take off the reel whenever you want to. Thus, you won’t have to worry about cold days damaging the unit, as you can simply remove it and reinstall it, later on.

It measures 20.5 inches in length, 18.8 inches in height and 10.5 inches in width, and it weighs 18.7 pounds. It has a swivel function which lets you move it right to left, in a 180° arc, so you won’t have to deal with a tangled hose anymore. Furthermore, it comes with a locking feature, thanks to its plastic stopper, which allows you to maintain a certain hose position for as long as you need. It features a 5-foot 5-8” lead-in hose, as well as an automatic guide for a detangled, hassle-free use, helping you save money in the long run. The 3-4” brass ends come with nickel sleeves and coated fittings, thus you don’t have to worry about rust or corrosion.

Additionally, the hose it comes with has a 5/8” diameter and is 60 feet long, therefore allowing you a wide action range, and it is made of PVC. The nozzle it comes with provides you with 9 adjustable sprayers, allowing you to choose from shower, rinse, cone, soaker, vertical, mist, center, angle, and flat positions. Besides providing you with a versatile way in which you can take care of your flowers, it has an ergonomic rubber handle, with a trigger, to provide you with a slip-free, tight-grip performance.

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6. The Ames Companies 998287

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Aren’t you tired of manually laboring to rewind the heavy garden hose you own? With the Ames Companies 998287, you will have an easier time than ever when you tend to gardening chores as it is an automatic winding type, which means that a simple tug on the hose suffices for the reel to rewind the hose.

It mounts to the wall, another aspect worth mentioning as it will be out of your way and won’t occupy any usable space. To grant ease of use, it swivels to 180 degrees, which is quite unique for a product of its kind.

It comes with a 100-foot long 1/2″ diameter hose. When it is not in use, it stores flat to the wall so that it doesn’t extrude and present a potential danger for those who pass by it. Lastly, we praise its durable aluminum build as it ensures long-lasting durability that not many products can boast with.

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7. Suncast Aquawinder 125′

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It measures 21.7” in length, 16.6” in width and 21.1” in height and it weighs only 18 pounds, making it not only a compact unit that won’t take too much space in your garden but also a lightweight one. It comes with a durable plastic casing, which has a wood-like texture that will surely match your garden.

While it doesn’t come with a hose, it does have hose connectors, and it comes with a large hose capacity, making it ideal for industrial or domestic work. It can sustain and rewind a hose that measures 125’ in length and 5/8” in diameter and it features a hand-free rewinding thanks to its lever.

Additionally, you don’t have to worry about the hose getting tangled when rewinding as the Smart Track guides will make sure the problem is completely avoided. It comes with a limited 3-year manufacturer’s warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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8. Coxreels 1125-4-200

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It features an ‘A’ shaped frame, which provides stability during use, and it is made from welded 12 Gage steel for increased durability. It features a solid, brass-made 90° full-flow NPT swivel, thus rust and corrosion free, which provides a quick connection to your hose. You won’t have to remove the reel from the mount, so it will save you time when you decide to rewind it.

Additionally, it can hold any 200ft of ½” hose. It features an open drum slot with a low profile riser, thus the hose will not tangle during wrapping. It measures 25 ½ inches in width, 18 ¾ inches in height and 17 5/8 inches in length, and it weighs around 39 pounds. It has CNC spun discs which thanks to their rolled edges offer increased durability and control.

The long handheld lock pin it comes with will secure the hose, so it won’t unwrap on its own. While it is made with professional-grade heavy-duty steel, it also features a CPC powder coat; therefore, it won’t rust or corrode, providing you a lengthy use. It comes with a leading 2-year manufacturer’s warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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9. Palm Springs 4 Wheel Cart

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It can hold up to 250 feet of any 5/8 inch hose, providing you with a wide range of action, thanks to its durable design and sturdy design. It is made of brass, comes with galvanized hose connections, and it is completed by a powdered coat. Thus, it won’t rust or corrode when exposed to water, and it has a cart-like design to help you easily move it around. It features four large 10-inch rubber tires, so you don’t have to worry about them getting a flat, providing increased transportability.

The storage basket it comes with, placed conveniently on the handle, and provides you with a way of transporting and storing any type of garden accessory. It comes with a 59” leader hose, and it comes with a spool size of 16 by 12 inches. It is completed by a weight of 35 pounds, and it measures 33 inches by 24.5 inches by 34.5 inches. Despite its size, it won’t impede with your work as it features a manual winding handle, for you to wrap the hose without it tangling, while its portable design will help you move it around.

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Types

Keeping your garden green and fresh requires time and dedication. However, to prevent it from transforming into a boring chore instead of a leisure activity, it is highly recommended to pick the right gardening tools. The right type of hose reel, for example, will play a major turning point, as it will make the watering easier and faster, so it’s best to select the one that fits your needs best.

Cart-like
Similar to a supermarket cart in shape, they are easy to move around, as you simply have to push them. Most of the models do come with extra space, in the form of a net-wire basket, which allows you to store additionally gardening accessories onboard, like different hose nozzles.

Stationary
These are the simplest, most basic models, and also the most common type. They rely on a manual winding mechanism that allows the hose to be rolled up with the help of a crank. The material from which the crank is made will, however, influence the overall price, as it can be made from either plastic or stainless steel.

Portable
While bearing similarities with the cart-like design, these models usually come with only 2 wheels instead of 4, providing a compact design for vertical storage. They don’t come with any additional storing space, unlike their counterparts, so you can’t keep anything else on it besides the hose. However, they do provide you with increased mobility, especially if your garden is large, or if the hose is heavy.

Hide-away
Similar in shape and concept design with a box, they can be either wall-mounted or freestanding, providing you with increased versatility. As their name implies, the hose is hidden inside the ‘box-like’ housing, keeping the elements and direct sun rays from damaging it. Several models come with a detachable hand crank which allows you to easily rewind the hose to its place.

Decorative
A ‘2-in-1’ design, if it can be called so, these types of reels provide you with 2 benefits at once: an easy way to keep your garden green and an aesthetically beautiful piece of garden decoration. Found in most cases mounted on the walls, they are created to match any type and style of garden. However, they are better suited for a smaller-scale garden, rather than a larger one.

All in all, depending on what type of garden you own at home, or how you plan on watering it, there are plenty of choices to pick from when it comes to keeping your hose accessible. Simply pick the reel that fits your requirements best, and you can’t go wrong.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Verdict

You don’t always have to break your back and tire your arms maneuvering the hose when you perform gardening chores. With the right reel, this becomes a stress-free task that you get done in a few moments. Although all of our selections are worthy to acquire, there are a few models that stand out a bit more due to various reasons, and before we end, let’s quickly review some of them one last time.

Best Garden Hose Reel Overall : Rapid Reel 1043-GH
Strong, durable and with increased stability, Rapid Reel 1043-GH is a great option for storing your garden hose. It can hold hoses up to 150 feet long, comes with a portable design, and allows you hassle-free storage. Even more, it is backed for 10 years by the manufacturer.

Our Choice : Suncast RSW125D
If you’re tired of manually winding your hose, then you should consider Suncast RSW125D. It uses the water pressure to automatically rewind the hose, and it does so with only a push of a lever. There won’t be tangles in the hose, as the SmartTrack guide will take care of them, while the resistant and elegant-looking housing will protect the hose from direct sun rays.

Best for Wall Mounting : Gardena 8023
Storing your reel and hose during winter months might be a tad difficult, but Gardena 8023 transforms it from hassle to a simple solution. It features not only a strong and durable hose-housing but once mounted on the wall it can swivel in a 180 ° arc. It features a pin which once removed you can detach the reel from the bracket, providing increased portability. Even more, it comes with an integrated hose, and it is compatible with all Gardena water nozzles for increased versatility.

Best Budget-friendly Reel : Giraffe Tools 65 FT
Why compromise freedom over price when you can have both? Accessible for all pockets, as its price is under $100, Giraffe Tools 65 FT comes with everything you need to keep your garden green and watered. The included hose means you won’t have to waste time searching for one that matches the casing, while the PP and PVC sturdy housing will make sure the elements can’t damage the hose. It comes with an adjustable sprayer nozzle which will let you set it up according to what types of plants you’re watering, and it features a smart and simple wall mounting that allows you to take it off and store it inside during winter.