Smart Kit Powers Wheelbarrows With Tool Batteries

2025 - Volume #49, Issue #1, Page #24

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The SmartGate Smart-Barrow is the first-ever power kit that transforms name-brand wheelbarrows into motorized tools that reduce work with heavy loads and when going uphill.
Founder Jonathon Snyder relied on his experience as a landscaper to develop a conveyor system for truck beds that improved efficiency while unloading. “I thought to myself, we need something similar for wheelbarrows,” he said.
His solution was an add-on power system for wheelbarrow propulsion that runs off standard tool batteries.
“It takes away the load-pushing part of using a wheelbarrow,” Snyder says. “The average-sized guy can push it over a hill without any effort.” He shares that safety concerns are minimal, as the wheelbarrow stops moving as soon as you take your hand off the throttle. “Plus, you’re behind it,” says Snyder. “You’re in complete control the whole time.”
By default, the Smart-Barrow operates at 4 mph. However, customers can request a custom speed when ordering. “Some construction guys know they’ll be pushing it through tough terrain all day, and they’d rather have a slower speed,” Snyder says. The system runs off Milwaukee or Dewalt batteries, and battery adapters are available. Two standard 5-amp batteries will last a typical workday. “If you’re going uphill all day, you might want to use 9-amp batteries,” says Snyder. “But that should be plenty. No one has ever used up 9-amp batteries in a day.”
The Smart-Barrow has a one-year warranty and a motor life expectancy exceeding 3,000 hours. It can be installed in 10 to 15 min. using only a socket and impact screwdriver. Once installed, the Smart-Barrow adds just 3 lbs. to the wheelbarrow.
While the standard model will fit most wood-handled wheelbarrows, wider and narrower tire varieties are available, including a wide-handle option for Brentwood equipment. Pricing is $1,350 per model, with free shipping across the continental U.S. Each kit includes an electric wheel, a battery control panel, and a thumb throttle. “It’s very compact, and we’ll ship it right to your door,” says Snyder.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, SmartGate Conveyers, 720 Frystown Rd., Myerstown, Penn. 17067 (ph 717-421-2522; jon@smartgate.us; www.smartgateconveyors.com).

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Smart Kit Powers Wheelbarrows With Tool Batteries ENERGY Alternative Fuels The SmartGate Smart-Barrow is the first-ever power kit that transforms name-brand wheelbarrows into motorized tools that reduce work with heavy loads and when going uphill Founder Jonathon Snyder relied on his experience as a landscaper to develop a conveyor system for truck beds that improved efficiency while unloading “I thought to myself we need something similar for wheelbarrows ” he said His solution was an add-on power system for wheelbarrow propulsion that runs off standard tool batteries “It takes away the load-pushing part of using a wheelbarrow ” Snyder says “The average-sized guy can push it over a hill without any effort ” He shares that safety concerns are minimal as the wheelbarrow stops moving as soon as you take your hand off the throttle “Plus you’re behind it ” says Snyder “You’re in complete control the whole time ” By default the Smart-Barrow operates at 4 mph However customers can request a custom speed when ordering “Some construction guys know they’ll be pushing it through tough terrain all day and they’d rather have a slower speed ” Snyder says The system runs off Milwaukee or Dewalt batteries and battery adapters are available Two standard 5-amp batteries will last a typical workday “If you’re going uphill all day you might want to use 9-amp batteries ” says Snyder “But that should be plenty No one has ever used up 9-amp batteries in a day ” The Smart-Barrow has a one-year warranty and a motor life expectancy exceeding 3 000 hours It can be installed in 10 to 15 min using only a socket and impact screwdriver Once installed the Smart-Barrow adds just 3 lbs to the wheelbarrow While the standard model will fit most wood-handled wheelbarrows wider and narrower tire varieties are available including a wide-handle option for Brentwood equipment Pricing is $1 350 per model with free shipping across the continental U S Each kit includes an electric wheel a battery control panel and a thumb throttle “It’s very compact and we’ll ship it right to your door ” says Snyder Contact: FARM SHOW Followup SmartGate Conveyers 720 Frystown Rd Myerstown Penn 17067 ph 717-421-2522; jon@smartgate us; www smartgateconveyors com

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