Worthy Wheelbarrow
The pivoting hand grips on the Pivot-All wheelbarrow make it easier to maneuver heavy loads.
Whether you’re hauling concrete, moving tools back and forth from the trailer to the worksite, or tackling weekend chores around the house, a sturdy wheelbarrow is an indispensable tool. After inflicting irreparable damage to the pneumatic tire on my old wheelbarrow, it was time for me to buy a new one.
In the last 2000 years, wheelbarrow technology has changed very little, which must be a sign that the basic design is pretty solid. But what do you know—I found one that actually has a new feature. Pivot-All wheelbarrows have hand grips that—as the name suggests—pivot. This means that your hands and wrists stay in a more natural position in relation to what’s going on with the handles.
This pivot-handle wheelbarrow makes heavy loads feel much more stable on steep slopes and over rough terrain. And I no longer have to completely readjust my hold when I dump the load, which is when most disasters happen. Another bonus is that when I’m maneuvering through narrow spaces, these unique grips protect my fingers like a Viking shield boss.
Pivot-All’s Standard Wheelbarrow is made of 0.8mm-thick steel and costs $70 plus shipping. I bought the Heavy Duty version, which is made of 1mm steel and has additional support braces, for $100. Both models have a 6-cu.-ft. capacity, and both have solid, flat-free tires that even I shouldn’t be able to destroy. You can order one at pivot-allmotiontools.com.
— Josh Risberg, a contractor in Rosemount, Minn.
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