Power Wheelbarrow Moves Loads With Ease
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Chip Michel and Tom Cullen had the idea of a power-assisted electric wheelbarrow as they struggled and spilled while pushing wheelbarrows of cement to pour into post holes. Michel made the idea a reality in his Minnesota shop, and 15 years later, the Chore Warrior helps DIYers, contractors, and others.
Cullen, CEO of operations, says that as the first manufacturers of power-assisted wheelbarrows, their patented design includes many well-thought-out features.
“It can carry up to 350 lbs. up a 15-degree incline and last 8 to 10 hrs. on a single charge,” he says. “It has a variable speed throttle that goes up to 3 mph and has forward and reverse.” The 24V battery has more power and is much less expensive than lithium-ion batteries in other power assist models.
The 15-in. pneumatic tires are balanced in the center for stability, which reduces the weight feel to about 30 lbs.
“You’re not balancing the load, and you’re not the engine. The dump brace in the front takes the momentum of the load so you can accurately dump it,” Cullen says.
Customers say the Chore Warrior eliminates back problems and strains. Companies buy multiple units for employees for fewer injuries and workers’ compensation claims. Workers can also move things over septic fields and around sprinkler systems, where larger equipment can’t go.
“We sell a lot to people with cabins. A load of firewood can go through a doorway or gate,” Cullen says. Hunters use the Chore Warrior to haul out deer.
Customers can customize the wheelbarrow with different tires, such as the mountain/beach wheel assembly, which works well in snow or sand. A “no flat” wheel assembly prevents flat tires on sharp surfaces. The wheelbarrow costs between $600 and $800.
Instead of the heavy-duty, 6-cu. ft. poly tray, some customers opt for a deck to mount another container, such as a 100-gal. tank to haul maple syrup or solar panels to provide power for remote work.
Built with a 17-gauge steel frame, Chore Warrior comes with a 1-year warranty. Unlike other models, which can’t be used if the battery dies, the Chore Warrior can be pushed like a regular wheelbarrow.
It’s available on Amazon, in many big box stores, and through the St. Paul business.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Power Assist Technologies, 926 Dale St. N., St. Paul, Minn. 55103 (ph 651-370-7508; tom@pwrassist.com; www.chorewarrior.com).
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Power Wheelbarrow Moves Loads With Ease FARM SHOP Tools Chip Michel and Tom Cullen had the idea of a power-assisted electric wheelbarrow as they struggled and spilled while pushing wheelbarrows of cement to pour into post holes Michel made the idea a reality in his Minnesota shop and 15 years later the Chore Warrior helps DIYers contractors and others Cullen CEO of operations says that as the first manufacturers of power-assisted wheelbarrows their patented design includes many well-thought-out features “It can carry up to 350 lbs up a 15-degree incline and last 8 to 10 hrs on a single charge ” he says “It has a variable speed throttle that goes up to 3 mph and has forward and reverse ” The 24V battery has more power and is much less expensive than lithium-ion batteries in other power assist models The 15-in pneumatic tires are balanced in the center for stability which reduces the weight feel to about 30 lbs “You’re not balancing the load and you’re not the engine The dump brace in the front takes the momentum of the load so you can accurately dump it ” Cullen says Customers say the Chore Warrior eliminates back problems and strains Companies buy multiple units for employees for fewer injuries and workers’ compensation claims Workers can also move things over septic fields and around sprinkler systems where larger equipment can’t go “We sell a lot to people with cabins A load of firewood can go through a doorway or gate ” Cullen says Hunters use the Chore Warrior to haul out deer Customers can customize the wheelbarrow with different tires such as the mountain/beach wheel assembly which works well in snow or sand A “no flat” wheel assembly prevents flat tires on sharp surfaces The wheelbarrow costs between $600 and $800 Instead of the heavy-duty 6-cu ft poly tray some customers opt for a deck to mount another container such as a 100-gal tank to haul maple syrup or solar panels to provide power for remote work Built with a 17-gauge steel frame Chore Warrior comes with a 1-year warranty Unlike other models which can’t be used if the battery dies the Chore Warrior can be pushed like a regular wheelbarrow It’s available on Amazon in many big box stores and through the St Paul business Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Power Assist Technologies 926 Dale St N St Paul Minn 55103 ph 651-370-7508; tom@pwrassist com; www chorewarrior com
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