the present invention relates to hose reel carts for handling and storage of flexible hoses , such as garden or air hoses . the hose reel cart is primarily constructed of plastic components having a centrally rotatable spool for winding of the flexible hose , a frame for supporting the spool and a multi - position crank arm assembly allowing the consumer to place the crank handle in a lowered position or a raised position . the crank remotely drives the spool , for winding the hose , through a series of gears located within the crank arm assembly . the device may further include a reciprocating guide assembly that operates during rotation of the spool to rewind the hose into a compact configuration .