4-Wheeled "Power Wheelbarrow"

4-Wheeled "Power Wheelbarrow" FARM HOME Miscellaneous 32-3-16 Ed Thornburgh, Marcellus, Mich., built his own 4-wheeled "power wheelbarrow" that's driven by a 5 hp Briggs and Stratton engine. There are two caster wheels on back. It has a wooden box that measures about 3 ft. square. The engine is mounted directly behind the box and belt-drives the transmission off an old riding mower. The wheels and axle are also off the mower. The operator steers the rig by holding onto a pair of metal handles. To go forward he pulls down on a thumb-operated clutch located near the right handle, which tightens a belt-driven clutch. The gearshift lever is located just in front of the engine and has three forward gears and one reverse. "It works great for hauling firewood to my house and garage," says Thornburgh. "The rear caster wheels let me turn short and get around in tight spots. It's also safe to use. I hold the clutch belt-tightener down with my thumb so if I should happen to fall down, the machine will automatically stop. I also have to hold the gearshift lever down to keep going - as soon as I let go the machine will stop." Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Ed Thornburgh, 15924 Dutch Settlement Rd., Marcellus, Mich. 49067 (ph 269 646-9355).

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