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abunaitoo
04-28-2017, 05:21 AM
Has anyone ever had one????
I've always wanted one.
Looks like it would work well.
First saw it on TV back in the 70's.
Could never find one here.
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richhodg66
04-28-2017, 06:40 AM
Never heard of one. What is the advantage over a normal wheel barrow?

Doesn't look real strong, seems like you couldn't move anything real heavy in it.

leftiye
04-28-2017, 07:08 AM
Weight isn't over the wheel, is too far to the rear (works you more, won't carry as much). Ball doesn't constitute an advantage. Regular wheel will tilt as well (not to mention tip over).

CastingFool
04-28-2017, 08:17 AM
I have one, bought it at a garage sale years ago, back in 1981. Been using it ever since with a "small" modification. After about 5 yrs later, the ball cracked and went flat. I made a new wheel out of wood. Cut two 11" diameter blanks with my bandsaw out of a chunk of treated 2x12, then cut small diameter blanks to make up the hub. It's starting to split now, but I have hauled many a load of dirt and firewood with it. The frame on mine is shaped a bit different than the one on the pic Abunaitoo posted. BTW, I only paid $10. looks ugly now, but it works.

44man
04-28-2017, 08:18 AM
All barrows were designed for punishment. A small trailer behind an ATV or mower is best.

JonB_in_Glencoe
04-28-2017, 03:00 PM
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I've never seen nothin like that before. I bet it'd work good in loose sand.
I move a lot of firewood with a wheel barrow...a traditional 6 cf is ideal for my use. I have a real old one with a steel wheel that's about 1" wide...it works fine if I stay on pavement or gravel alleyway.

abunaitoo
04-28-2017, 05:44 PM
Just a side note on the inventor of this thing.
Ever heard of Dyson Vacuum cleaners????
Same guy.
He real claim to fame is a small flat bottom boat made during WWI(?).
It had a loading ramp in front.
He also has a bunch of other inventions.
I think he has been Knighted in England.

bdicki
04-28-2017, 07:09 PM
Needs a door in the ball so you could polish brass while you work.

Ickisrulz
04-28-2017, 07:21 PM
All barrows were designed for punishment. A small trailer behind an ATV or mower is best.

I agree--except for concrete.

DLCTEX
04-28-2017, 09:14 PM
I prefer the two wheel barrow. Very stable and seems to handle rough ground better.

KYCaster
04-28-2017, 09:22 PM
Needs a door in the ball so you could polish brass while you work.


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country gent
04-28-2017, 09:31 PM
Both of my 1/3 yard barrows are old enough to have the 2" wide steel wheels on them. These roll the easiest with heavy loads. Rubber tires flatten out on the bottom from the weight making them harder to push

lead-1
04-29-2017, 07:11 PM
All I can add to the topic,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cHTrmrjG-Y